Tucson Food Tour: 4th Ave & Main Gate

Explore Tucson’s culinary scene with a guided walking food tour of 4th Ave & Main Gate Square. Savor local flavors and discover the city’s rich history.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hotel Congress - Discover why Tucson is celebrated as a gastronomic hub of North America with the top-rated tour in Tucson!
    On this tour, savor food samples from at least 6 local eateries and delve into history as your guide leads you on a 2-mile walking journey through some of Downtown Tucson’s most intriguing dining spots.
    Tucson Food Tours is highlighted in the book “100 Things You Must Do In Tucson Before You Die”… Visitors and locals have been enjoying these tours for over 12 years.

Samples include…
Sonoran Dog
Birria Ramen
Kush Burger
Jackfruit Taco
Specialty Pizza
Dessert

All samples are ample for lunch!

Contact us directly for gluten-free or vegetarian options.

What's Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for an enlightening tour through the University’s Main Gate Square and the historic 4th Avenue district on this delightful food tour of Tucson. Visit at least six local restaurants and discover how Tucson became the first city in the United States to be honored as a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy.

All tastings at a minimum of six stops (enough for lunch), water, and a personal guide are included. Samples may include the following and are subject to change based on availability:

  • Sonoran Dog
  • Birria Ramen
  • Kush Burger
  • Jackfruit Taco
  • Specialty Pizza
  • Dessert

Rated Tucson’s #1 tour activity, this is a fantastic way to get a Taste of Tucson. As Tucson’s original walking food tour, it offers a blend of delicious food and a bit of history along the way. This tour is one of the “Top things to do in Tucson” and was designed for visitors, locals, and foodies to sample some of the hottest local foods and drinks in the area.

Location
311 E Congress St
East Congress Street
We will meet in the courtyard on the north side of the Congress Hotel. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gretcheno493
May 4, 2024
Lots of great food and entertaining history - Great tour! We learned so much about Tucson and got to try lots of different foods! This tour will definitely leave you feeling full! Chris did a great job providing us with history, answering our questions, and having a great sense of humor. On the tour we sampled half of a sonoran hot dog, a quesabirria taco and birria ramen, a quarter of a kush burger, a sampler plate of mediterranean food, a slice of pizza, and a cheesecake-like dessert. Great way to tour the city and try different restaurants!
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C00ket
May 3, 2024
Best Food Tour! - We had an AMAZING experience on our Tucson Food Tour. The food was the best - from Greek cuisine to birria tacos to pizza - all followed by dessert. Chris was our tour guide - and we would recommend requesting him! He has so much knowledge of the town & food!
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Dimitrip977
May 3, 2024
Go Chris, He’s Dope! - Chris was phenomenal and it was such an amazing Experience! Would 200% recommend! I’ve lived here for a while and I learned a lot on this!
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C3076vdnancyb
Apr 16, 2024
Chris is the best!! - 8 ladies joined Chris for the food walking tour. He’s awesome! Definitely the historian as it relates to Tucson. Loved his positivity and expertise! Every tour should have Chris!!
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Izzystravelingmom
Apr 15, 2024
Fun, filling and informative! - What a fun tour! Our guide Chris was great and knew a lot about not only the food, but also the history of the area. The food was great too and just the right quantity. I'd highly recommend both the tour and Chris!
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Patriciapz4360ax
Apr 12, 2024
Must do ! Main Gate/4th Ave Tour - Amazing! Chris was our guide and was fabulous. Very knowledgeable. Great stories and really knowledgeable about the Tucson food scene. Highly recommend!
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Lisa
Apr 3, 2024
Great way to experience Tucson! - What a great way to learn a bit about Tucson, see some great murals and sample some great food the city has to offer! Chris was a great guide, providing lots of commentary along the way. We enjoyed it all but our fav was the Sonoran dog and the birria taco with ramen consume. We’ve done food tours all over the world and this one did not disappoint. We truly enjoyed and highly recommend!
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Tdblongmont
Apr 3, 2024
Great way to sample several restaurants in a few hours! - We had done the downtown food tour several years ago and loved it. We decided it was time to try out the 4th Ave/Main Gate tour. Thanks to Maria, co-owner, we were able to book for March 29. We enjoyed a wide variety of delicious food and learned things about Tucson's history that we had not previously known. Also rode the Sun Link for the first time ever. Our tour guide Chris, was amazing and full of food knowledge and local knowledge. This is definitely a must do for both locals and tourists.
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Elizabethb626
Apr 1, 2024
Food tour for Foodies - We were given this as a gift and took out Daughter and son-in-law . Chris was full of information about Tucson's food scene and its History. He is also a huge Foodie and fun to be around. All of the places we stopped and the samples we were given were excellent! Trust me, You will be more than filled at the end of the tour. So, my suggestion is to take the 1.2mile walk back to the starting point and enjoy University and 4th Ave. Thanks Chris for an entertaining day.
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Margarethq6719bw
Mar 30, 2024
Delicious and fun! - Chris was an awesome guide. He was knowledgeable about the local history and food. We had a lovely tour and enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend.
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