Downtown Austin Food Tour

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Location

Travis

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Travis

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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US$106.13 per guest

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The only locally owned and operated walking food tour in Austin. Explore Downtown Austin through the food, drinks, and stories that make the city feel alive. This guided food tour is built for visitors who want more than just a meal. You’ll walk between local stops, taste Austin favorites like tacos, BBQ, and local drinks, and learn the stories behind the streets, landmarks, and hidden gems in the heart of the city. It’s a relaxed, social way to experience Downtown Austin without guessing where to eat or what’s worth seeing. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, solo travelers, small groups, and anyone who wants a fun local introduction to Austin’s food scene.

Meals

One food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants

Alcoholic beverages

One beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink

Guided Downtown Austin food tour

Gratuities

Gratuities in person are recommended but not required

Transportation to/from site

Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings

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Austin

Walk along historic Sixth Street and Congress Avenue, see some of downtown’s oldest landmarks, and contrast them with Austin’s newer architecture and rapidly developing districts. Along the way, enjoy selected food stops while learning about the people, places, and stories that shaped downtown Austin.

Walk along historic Sixth Street and Congress Avenue, see some of downtown’s oldest landmarks, and c…

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Austin

Travelers will stop at a local barbecue restaurant to sample classic Texas-style BBQ. Depending on the day, selections may include smoked brisket, sausage, ribs, or traditional sides while learning a little about Austin’s barbecue culture.

Travelers will stop at a local barbecue restaurant to sample classic Texas-style BBQ. Depending on t…

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Austin

Travelers will stop at a local Mexican restaurant to sample Austin-style Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine. Depending on the day, selections may include tacos, enchiladas, queso, or other regional favorites while learning about the influence of Mexican food and culture on Austin.

Travelers will stop at a local Mexican restaurant to sample Austin-style Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisine.…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Texas Toy Museum

Travelers will visit the Texas Toy Museum, a colorful collection celebrating toys, games, and pop culture from across the decades. Browse vintage toys, action figures, classic arcade games, and nostalgic memorabilia while experiencing a fun and quirky side of downtown Austin.

Travelers will visit the Texas Toy Museum, a colorful collection celebrating toys, games, and pop cu…

Meeting Point

103 E 5th St., East 5th Street, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78701

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Austin Visitors Center. Your guide will be wearing a colorful hawaiian shirt.

End Point

Stubb's Bar-B-Q, Red River Street, Travis County Texas, United States, US, 78701

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Tour ends downtown at our final spot.

Free cancellation

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sarabF3424YVOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great job!

Our guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. He took us to locally owned restaurants and made sure we had enough time to get to the destination as we were walking. It was a very fun time!

116markb116October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Downtown Austin Food Tour

Robbie took us to 5 different LOCALLY owned restaurants, steeped in history, featuring all kinds of tacos, barbecue and pastries for dessert. Not just a culinary guide, Robbie is well versed in the history of each location and many an interesting story to tell about each one! Must see - come hungry!

Y130FKmrssOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Local and walking

Good bit of walking. All locslly owned stops

Passenger478556October 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful Food Tour with an Amazing Guide!

Robbie was an absolutely wonderful tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and took us to some amazing places with delicious food. What made the experience even more special was his warmth, kindness, and genuine enthusiasm. He happily took pictures of us, joined in on our fun, and made us feel like he was part of our group rather than just our guide. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and were so happy to have Robbie as our guide. Highly recommend!