Scottsdale Food Tour: 5 tastings in Old Town with guide

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Duration2h–3h

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Five tastings and two drinks across Scottsdale's local restaurants, no planning required

Scottsdale's Original Food Tour is a guided walking tour through Old Town Scottsdale that stops at five locally owned restaurants and tasting rooms for food tastings and two drink pairings. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and departs at 9:30am (brunch), 11am, or 2:30pm (lunch). A certified local guide leads the route, and the food portions add up to a full meal. Children must be at least 13 years old; most food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

2h–3h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Scottsdale's food and culture

Meet at Old Adobe Mission Church
Visit historic Old Adobe Mission Church
Join guided walking food tour
Sample food at local restaurants
Enjoy drink pairings at tasting rooms

The Experience

The tour starts in front of the historic Old Adobe Mission Church in Old Town Scottsdale, so arrive early if you want to see this landmark before the group moves on. From there, a certified local guide leads a walking route through the neighborhood, stopping at five restaurants, eateries and tasting rooms that are locally owned. At each stop, you taste signature dishes and local specialties—the portions across all five add up to a full meal, so come hungry.

Two drink pairings come with the tour: at least one alcoholic beverage and one coffee or tea. The guide shares stories about Scottsdale's culinary scene and history as you walk between stops. The whole experience runs 2 to 3 hours depending on the pace and conversation at each restaurant. Arizona Food Tours has been running this route for 18 years and holds a 5.0 Google rating and over 1,300 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor; the company also won USA Today readers' choice as the #5 ranked food tour nationally.

Three departure times let you choose when to eat: 9:30am for brunch, 11am for an early lunch, or 2:30pm for a later lunch. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available near the starting point. Most food allergies and restrictions can be handled, but you must email the company after booking to let them know what you need—they do not offer vegan, halal, or keto options, and they do not recommend the tour for guests with serious allergies.

What’s included

Five food tastings at locally owned restaurants and eateries.
at least one alcoholic beverage pairing and one coffee or tea.
a certified local guide leading the walking route through Old Town Scottsdale.
enough food across all stops to count as a full meal.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Arizona Food Tours

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Old Town Scottsdale or can walk to the historic Adobe Mission Church, this tour starts and ends in the neighborhood itself—no transport needed beyond getting to the meeting point. For visitors without a car, the area has public transportation nearby, and the whole experience stays on foot in one walkable district.