Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Progressive Dinner Tour
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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.
Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Dinner
- Blue Azul Margarita provided (this is the only alcoholic beverage provided in the ticket price)
Not included
- You are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages at each stop....not included in ticket price.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
Guests will try a spanish dish
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Stop 4
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
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Stop 5
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
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Stop 6
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)
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Stop 7
Tasting: Tres Leches Cake This stop is subject to change depending on restaurant availability.
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Stop 8
Guests will hear stories about downtown and see some beautiful murals in between walking from stop to stop
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
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.
Cancellation & confirmation
Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled at least 0 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
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