Top Kansas City Food & Drink

Kansas City has a flavor unlike anywhere else in America, and this tour proves it. Your local food specialist takes you through Downtown KC's most beloved streets, hidden gems, and kept secrets. No tourist traps. Just the real thing. You'll start with beef burnt end stew, the slow-smoked original that put KC on the culinary map, before stepping inside a neighborhood morning gem locals have relied on for years. Along the way, your guide brings the city's past to life: cowboys, gangsters, and the food culture that outlasted them both. Then the streetcar. A short ride delivers you to the Secret Dish, with a skyline view that stops your mid-bite. The afternoon closes with a luxurious specialty chocolate that lingers long after the last stop. Want to make it a full KC experience? Add our Drinks Upgrade and raise a glass with a refreshing KC Lemonade and the iconic KC Flyer!

Visit Tom's Town Distillery during your time in Kansas City, Missouri, and enjoy a guided tour. Join a small group and explore the art deco-inspired facility to learn about the distilling process. See where the spirits are made, learn about the history of the distillery, and enjoy a tasting at the end of the tour.

Discover Kansas City after dark on a haunted pub crawl through the city’s historic downtown, where grand hotels, old theaters, society neighborhoods, and lively bars reveal a past filled with vice, scandal, tragedy, and restless spirits. This 21+ walking tour blends haunted history, true crime, and Kansas City nightlife into one unforgettable night out. This is not the polite version of Kansas City history. This is the city behind closed doors: the city of saloons, hotel rooms, gambling halls, backroom deals, scandal, jazz-age nightlife, and stories that refused to stay buried. Perfect for date nights, friend groups, visitors, locals, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for a grown-up ghost tour with a drink in hand. All guests must be age 21+ with a valid I.D. Drinks not included with tour.

Welcome to the world's first museum dedicated to barbecue. The Museum of BBQ is 10 interactive exhibits that teach you how barbecue gets its flavor and the difference between the four main American regions: the Carolinas, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City. Smell the components of spice, walk on sauce, and take a dip in our bean pit. Yeah, we have a bean pit. Get tips from pitmasters, hear a message from Duke the Bush's spokesdog, and get a few fun surprises along the way. On your way out, check our lineup of more than 150 curated sauces and rubs. This is an experience your whole family will love and it will leave you craving barbecue. Welcome to the smoke show.

Kansas City is a World Cup city in 2026. Football fans are arriving in a city that takes food and drink more seriously than almost anywhere in America. Your private 3-hour chocolate and wine tour moves through the two most vibrant neighbourhoods in downtown Kansas City. The Power and Light District opens with energy and light. The Crossroads Arts District follows — Kansas City's most creative quarter where chocolate shops and wine bars sit between galleries and street murals. Your licensed guide connects every stop to the cultural story of a city that built its identity on barbecue, blues and an extraordinary appetite for the good things in life. Samples at every stop are included. Pickup from Kansas City is available. Whether you are here for the football or the flavour Kansas City delivers both. In World Cup year this city is ready to show the world what it has always known about itself.

Tom's Town introduces Pendergast Cocktail College, a captivating series of cocktail classes held every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. In our 90-minute sessions in the Libations Lab, you’ll delve into our signature spirits—bourbon, gin, and vodka—and learn to mix three seasonal cocktails with rotating recipes. Beyond crafting drinks, our curriculum explores essential bar skills, the art of shaking vs. stirring, and shares historical insights into classic cocktails. Enrollment covers the class, three crafted cocktails, and a cheese board. Join us for a unique evening that blends creativity and craftsmanship, where every cocktail tells a story.

Step into a rich tapestry of American history on this curated 10-hour tour from Kansas City to Fort Scott, Kansas. Explore three award-winning museums, including the Fort Scott National Historic Site and the Gordon Parks Museum. Stroll through the historic downtown, where handcrafted art and local cuisine await—from classic BBQ to upscale dining options. Enjoy unique artisan shops, galleries, and live music venues that showcase the vibrant culture of Kansas. - Full-day guided tour from Kansas City to Fort Scott - Visit three renowned museums highlighting American history - Discover local restaurants, artisan shops, and public art - Lunch included, with plenty of time to explore from 8 AM to 6 PM

Skip the crowds—this private tour is for your group only! Embark on "Kansas City's Private Sweet Escape: Chocolate & Wine Tour," a stroll through districts. Discover Kansas City's heritage as you explore the historic Power and Light District, where elegance meets modern indulgence. Your adventure begins in a transformed civilization, where centuries of legacy blend with cuisine. Savor wine pairings with chocolates. Then continue to the Crossroads Arts District, a vibrant hub of artistic expression and classical influence. Here, artisan chocolates reveal bold flavors amid galleries and murals telling stories of urban reinvention. This isn't just an outing—it's a personal journey into the epicurean soul of a city with deep historical roots. Treat yourself to an evening of luxury. Join us for an intimate experience that delights and dazzles.