Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets
Description
On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark. Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Throughout the experience, you'll see firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way! South Congress isn't just any old street in Austin, it's the artery that leads straight to the heart of Texas.
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Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo."
Cozy neighborhood diner serving breakfast with a diverse menu including Tex-Mex and vegetarian choices, available at any time of the day.
You will see a Vibrant candy shop with a lively circus theme, showcasing classic confections and a nostalgic soda fountain experience.
You will enter distinctive and enduring Western Stores known for their vast collection that encompasses a wide range of classic boots, belts, hats and stylish clothing options.
Iconic crimson graffiti message adorning the north-facing wall of the beloved Jo's Coffee, known for its distinct and rebellious charm.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
Reviews(76)
We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon on the South Congress Secret Food Tour with Lexi. From the moment we met over coffee at Jo’s, her enthusiasm and endless energy made the experience so much more than just a food tour. We enjoyed an incredible mix of Austin’s best, including the famous meatball subs at Home Slice, writing our dreams on the “Before I Die” mural, delicious tacos from Tacos Güeros, an Italian cream soda from Big Top Candy Shop, and finishing with amazing tacos at Torchy’s. Along the way, Lexi took us through the South Congress boutiques, where we even ended up buying a pair of boots from Allen’s Boots! Lexi’s knowledge of Austin, its history, culture and local stories was outstanding. She didn’t just point out places, she made us feel like we were part of the history, bringing every stop to life with fascinating stories and recommendations. If you’re visiting Austin, this tour is an absolute must. Thank you, Lexi, for your time, your passion and your endless energy. You made our day unforgettable, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough. Five stars!
We appreciate your thoughtful review. It’s rewarding to know your experience left such a positive impression. We’d love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Sohail provided a ton of information on Austin and the food scene. He also provided great recommendations for other things to do in the area.
We are grateful you chose to spend part of your visit with us! Knowing the experience resonated with you in such a meaningful way is exactly the kind of feedback we value. Secret Food Tours sends our appreciation.
Sohail was our tour guide and he was awesome!!!!!! We were a group of 8. Two other couples were in our tour. Sohail gave us some great history around Austin during our food tour. The restaurants he picked out for our bites were all wonderful and diverse. Everyone in our group loved the tour and said it exceeded their expectations!!!!!!! Great job!!!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s always good when the tour feels like a natural part of your day. We hope to see you again through Secret Food Tours.
Loved the guide and loved the neighborhood! Really fun hearing facts in history and visiting an authentic slice of Austin! I’m not a fan of sweets, so those stops weren’t up my culinary alley, but they were interesting places and fun to visit. Loved the tacos and the meatball sub!
It’s great to have this kind of feedback come through. We’re pleased the experience balanced food and local context effectively. We’d be happy to welcome you again with Secret Food Tours!
We had a nice 3-hour tour of the area with an experienced guide. You can tell she really loves the So Co area. She showed us a few unique artful aspects of the area. We got a lot of food throughout the tour. It was fun!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts here! It’s nice to know the tour gave you a good feel for the area through its food and stories. We hope to welcome you back with Secret Food Tours.
We love doing the food tours! Katy was fantastic!
Thanks for leaving this review! It’s nice to hear everything came together in a way that just worked. Secret Food Tours would be glad to host you again.
Awesome experience with Katy!!
Thanks for sharing this with us! It’s always good to hear when the experience feels worth it from start to finish. Secret Food Tours would be happy to see you again.
My mom and I had a great time with Alexis! Each bite felt intentional and we loved how there was a story behind each place. Great way to see South Congress and support local businesses!
Thank you for sharing this with us! We’re glad the food and overall experience came together so well. We’d be happy to welcome you again on another Secret Food Tours.
Alexis was very enthusiastic about the tour. She provided historical background of the places visited. Would have liked more of a portion at Home Slice
Thanks for your feedback! We’re happy the combination of food and local insight worked well overall. We’d love to have you back on another Secret Food Tours.
Great job! Lots of energy and good information. Food was excellent as well
Thank you for writing about your experience! We’re glad the tour stood out as part of your day. We’d love to welcome you again on another Secret Food Tours.
