Taste the Southwest: Tucson Chef Led Foodie Tour
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Tucson, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- SnacksTastings representative of the Southwest and neighboring Mexico
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pima County Historic Courthouse115 N Church Ave #200, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Meet your guide on the astroturf next to the fountain at the front of the courthouse
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pima County Historic Courthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Tabu Restaurant Bar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Empire Pizza & Pub
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Hotel Congress
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
The Screamery (Congress Location)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Raspados El Sahuaro Snack Bar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 20 reviews
Beth_E, Jun 2026
We did this walking tour last Saturday and had a fantastic time. We learned that Tucson was the first city in America to be named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and this tour really shows you why — it's a walk through the Southwest fusion of flavors that earned that designation, with each stop paired with the history and lore behind it. You eat well and you come away knowing a lot more about the history of the people and place you're exploring. The Sonoran hot dog and the elote pizza were standout highlights, and we ended on the perfect note with a palate-cleansing stop at The Screamery.
This was our second tour with Carolyn, and she's the reason we'll keep coming back. She's a James Beard award winning chef and a wonderful storyteller. She's deeply knowledgeable about both Tucson's history and its food and beverage scene. Carolyn packs a serious history tour in alongside the food, so it's an explosion of flavors and colorful stories all at once. You won't go away hungry, and you'll leave a little smarter too. We highly recommend any tour Carolyn is offering — five stars. (Pro tip: don't overeat at the first stop -- there's a lot more food to come!)
Chris_P, Jun 2026
This was one of the highlights of our visit to Tucson. Our guide, Carolyn, a James Beard Award-winning chef, shared fascinating insights into the city's food scene, history, culture, and Indigenous culinary traditions. Each of the five stops offered something unique, from a classic Sonoran hot dog to amazing local ice cream. The food was delicious, and the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guide made the tour exceptional. Highly recommended!
Andrew_F, May 2026
It can be hot under the AZ sun, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water are necessary.
The guide is a chef and knows her way around the Tucson foodie scene and is passionate both about the food and Tucson history. I had not expected the history portion of the tour so that was a delight. I also liked that the guide made a distinction between facts with footnotes and unsubstantiated but plausible parts.
Napua_B, May 2026
Our family of four had a great time learning about the history of Tucson and sampling great food as we strolled through the beautiful artsy city of Tucson with Caroline as our professional chef guide.
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