Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Progressive Dinner Tour

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Earliest Date Available: October 31, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Pima

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

Location

Pima

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

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US$148.62 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 31, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Experience Tucson's award-winning culinary scene on our Progressive Dinner Food Tour—an unforgettable evening featuring generous tastings at 5 of the city's best locally owned restaurants. Created by Tucson's original walking food tour, this evening experience is perfect for warm summer nights, allowing you to explore downtown after the heat of the day. Enjoy 9 chef-crafted tastings, a signature Tucson Food Tours Blue Margarita, water, and fascinating stories about Tucson's history, murals, neighborhoods, and designation as the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S. From creative local favorites to hidden gems, each stop showcases the flavors that make Tucson a top foodie destination. Led by an expert local guide, this all-inclusive food tour is perfect for visitors and locals alike looking for the best things to do in Tucson. Discover why Tucson Food Tours has been the city's #1-rated food tour for over 14 years and book direct for best pricing.

Dinner

Alcoholic beverages

Blue Azul Margarita provided (this is the only alcoholic beverage provided in the ticket price)

Bottled water

You are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages at each stop....not included in ticket price.

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Club Congress

Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger.

Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger…

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Hotel Congress

Host will start with some history and talk about how John Dilinger was captured here, after a fire at the historic Hotel Congress. Throughout the walking tour the guide will point out other historic landmarks and talk about how Tucson was the first North American city labeled a “ City of Gastronomy'' by UNESCO.

Host will start with some history and talk about how John Dilinger was captured here, after a fire a…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Basquería Tapas y Sangria

Guests will try a spanish dish

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Charro Steak & Del Rey

America’s first family of Mexican food who opened El Charro back in 1922 brings a culinary vision to Downtown. Sourcing of only the finest grass-fed beef, sustainable seafood, and cage free poultry. Tasting: Prickly pear glazed albondigas meatballs, chorizo stuffed mushroom plate, guacamole, chips and salsa + guests choice of margarita or local beer

America’s first family of Mexican food who opened El Charro back in 1922 brings a culinary vision to…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

Tasting: House made pastrami reuben sandwich on grilled rye with sauerkraut and melted swiss & thousand island. Roasted corn avocado salad (pistachios, tomatoes, queso fresco, chili-lime vinaigrette, mixed greens) & tempura battered fried cheese curds with house made mustard and sriracha ketchup

Tasting: House made pastrami reuben sandwich on grilled rye with sauerkraut and melted swiss & thous…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink

Upon arriving at Reilly Craft Pizza we will discuss the interesting history of the building, as it was originally built in the early 1900’s as a funeral home. The restaurant features a beer garden and a hidden bar in the basement. Tasting: Craft Pizza- -yukon gold potato & pecorino, mozzarella, roasted garlic, rosemary Brussel sprouts (sprouts, house hot sauce, sherry vin., pecan brittle crumbs)

Upon arriving at Reilly Craft Pizza we will discuss the interesting history of the building, as it w…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Chela's Latin Cuisine

Tasting: Tres Leches Cake This stop is subject to change depending on restaurant availability.

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Downtown

Guests will hear stories about downtown and see some beautiful murals in between walking from stop to stop

Guests will hear stories about downtown and see some beautiful murals in between walking from stop t…

Meeting Point

Hotel Congress, East Congress Street, Pima County Arizona, United States, US, 85701

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Guests will meet at the Congress Hotel, north side of the hotel in the courtyard. The tour guide will be wearing a blue polo with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it. Please call the number that we provided if you do not see your tour guide.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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SeanMAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Come hungry for this tour.

We had an excellent time!! The restaurants we visited were all fantastic and we all left the tour full!! Our guide Karen was very nice, knowledgeable and provided us with local history as we walked between locations. We could not have had a better experience. We highly recommend this tour!!

Response from ViatorSeptember 01, 2026

Thank you so much for the recommendation! We truly appreciate your kind words. When we created Tucson Food Tours over 14 years ago, one of our goals was to make sure guests experienced not only the best of Tucson's local food scene, but also left feeling full and satisfied. We're so glad Karen helped make your Progressive Dinner Tour such a memorable experience.

A7941QDcindylJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful Experience

We experienced the evening food tour which was excellent. Our guide, Chris, was amazing. In fact we requested him because of doing the daytime food tour he took us on in April. So very knowledgeable!!! Food was amazing, too.

T_OJune 2026 • Viator

Yummy food + learning + getting your steps in = great evening in Tucson

What a tasty way to learn about Tucson! We had a short amount of time in Tucson to play, so booking this tour seemed a way we could be efficient with our time. We went to multiple restaurants, had a walking tour in the downtown area, saw wonderful murals and learned about the artists and got a bit of history, too. The food was delicious. My single favorite bite of the tour was a chorizo stuffed mushroom was from Charro Steak & Del Rey. I'm still thinking about it, days later, and I just want ...read more

markhS669XVMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

Memorable time with Tucson Food Tours

Tucson Food Tours was a fantastic experience. Our five guests spent a memorable time with Karen. She was very knowledgeable and informative. Great time and looking forward in doing it again.

Response from ViatorJune 04, 2026

Thank you for choosing Tucson Food Tours and for spending part of your Tucson adventure with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another tour in the future. Our other routes, include the 4th Avenue Food Tour, Sonoran Flavors Tour, Downtown Tucson Tour, or Mural & History Tour.

mattsZ5393YRMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

TUSCON FOOD TOURS A PLUS AND WELL WORTH IT

Our family did the Tuscon dinner tour with guide Chris and we had THE BEST TIME EVER!! The food was delicious and so informational about the downtown area as well as Tuscon itself! We have lots of visitors coming over time and plan on taking them on this tour or others the offer because it was that incredible! Thank you again Chris for a very fun filled night!

Response from ViatorMay 17, 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had the BEST TIME EVER on your Tucson Food Tours Progressive Dinner Tour! Our goal is to showcase the very best of downtown Tucson’s food scene, while sharing the history, culture, and stories that make Tucson a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, so we’re glad you enjoyed both the delicious food and the local insight along the way. It’s the highest compliment to hear that you plan to bring future visitors on one of our Tucson food tours—we love helping both locals and visitors experience the city in a fun and memorable way. Thank you again for choosing Tucson Food Tours!