Tucson Food Tours Summer Progressive Dinner Tour

Join Tucson Food Tours for a summer progressive dinner, exploring five top local restaurants. Savor diverse dishes and exclusive culinary experiences.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Club Congress - Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • The Monica - Tasting: Cafe de la Olla Tiramisu (orange and clove coffee dipped mexican maria cookies and homemade custard)
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Quesabirria Taco
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • You are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages at each stop….not included in ticket price.
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate culinary journey with us. This tour will tantalize your taste buds and provide exclusive access to the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Indulge in an exploration of five handpicked local restaurants, each offering a distinctive flavor profile and ambiance. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to savor an array of delectable dishes carefully curated to showcase the diverse culinary landscape of Tucson. From savory appetizers to mouthwatering mains and decadent desserts, every stop on the tour promises a delightful gastronomic adventure.

  • Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions
Location
311 E Congress St
East Congress Street
Guests will meet at Congress Hotel, on the north side in the courtyard. The tour guide will be wearing a blue polo with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachel
Jul 23, 2024
Thoroughly Enjoyed Tucson Food Tour - Awesome! Chris was a fantastic, fun and informative guide and he treated all to one cocktail at our first stop. So nice! Taking this food tour was a tasty and terrific way to learn about Tucson. Portions were great and food was delish! Highly recommend! So much fun and nice to walk to each restaurant, too.
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Rachel_h
Jul 23, 2024
Loved This Tucson Food Tour - Awesome! Chris was a fantastic, fun and informative guide and he treated all to one cocktail at our first stop. So nice! Taking this food tour was a tasty and terrific way to learn about Tucson. Portions were great and food was delish! Highly recommend!
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Clarissa
Jul 21, 2024
Wear Stretchy Pants! - As Tuscon locals, we were pleasantly surprised by all the local places and dishes we got to try on the tour. Chris was very knowledgeable and entertaining and had great information about each location. He even had drink recommendations that the server didn't know were available. Be sure to wear stretchy pants and come hungry! This tour packed a lot of food into each stop. We even skipped lunch before going on the tour in preparation and still had to bring dessert home. This was a great evening well spent in downtown Tucson with great stops and some local history. Be sure to try Ray Rays Sonoran Spirit Tea!
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V3167zwbrandonl
Jun 19, 2024
Must do tour of Tucson deliciousness! - We went on their new Summer Progressive Dinner Tour an had amazing time! Brad was extremely knowledgeable about the history of downtown Tucson as well as the stops during the tour. He told us stories of the past when Tucson was just a horse town, the history of the businesses along our tour, and about the families that started the establishments we visited. Now.....the food!!!! OMG does Brad know where and what to pick. We visited 5 locally owned spots. Brad arranges a sampling of items from each stop and I must say he has amazing taste. The food at each of these places was absolutely delicious. We will post more about each stop in upcoming post, so stay tuned for those. So whether you're new to the Old Pueblo, or born and raised, we highly suggest checking our one of the upcoming tours and help support multiple local stops in one outing.
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H8048rgben
Jun 17, 2024
Join a Tucson Food Tour, Great fun...for sure, Our guide was Brad, A true gent who's rad, Leave happy wanting more! - Need an extra ★ for the rating. We did the Summer Progressive tour this past Friday. This is a must-do for anyone in Tucson (visitors & locals alike). Our guide, Brad, was a true gem...he knew so much about the history of the food scene in Tucson. All the stops were a short walk from each other. The quality (and amount) of food we tried was impressive. Everyone in our group raved about the experience and we were discussing it for the next couple of days. We will definitely be looking forward to joining TFT's other tours in future!
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