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Experience the history that brings visitors to Dallas. Explore the places and stories surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including JFK Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, X’s on Elm Street and the former Texas School Book Depository. Look toward the sixth-floor window associated with the official investigation as your guide puts November 22, 1963, into context, sharing what is known, what the official investigation concluded, and the conspiracy theories and questions that remain. Continue through the West End Historic District, with 8 custom Food Tours of America tastings at 3 restaurants—plenty for a meal, featuring Latin and Indian favorites and distinctly Texas bison and venison. Step inside Wild Bill’s Western Wear, housed in a historic former drugstore, see its original late-1800s bar, and discover where a scene from Taylor Sheridan’s Dutton Ranch was filmed—all while enjoying an included beer.
Begin at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and learn about the monument created in President Kennedy’s memory and the events that brought Dallas into the world spotlight on November 22, 1963.
See the striking Old Red Courthouse, completed in 1892 and known for its distinctive red sandstone architecture. Hear how this historic landmark has stood at the center of Dallas civic life for more than a century.
See the replica of the cabin associated with Dallas founder John Neely Bryan and hear how the small settlement he established along the Trinity River grew into the city of Dallas.
Explore the historic site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as your guide puts November 22, 1963, into context. See the Grassy Knoll and X’s on Elm Street while hearing the documented history, official findings and enduring questions surrounding that day.
See the former Texas School Book Depository and look toward the sixth-floor window associated with the official investigation. Learn about the building’s role in the events and investigation surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Admission to The Sixth Floor Museum is not included.
Walk through Dallas’ West End Historic District, known for its historic brick buildings and connection to the city’s early commercial history. Discover another side of Dallas through the district’s architecture, streets and stories.
Dallas JFK Culture + West End Food Tour by Food Tours of America lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $110 per person for this Dallas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your tour host at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Street parking and paid parking lots are available throughout the West End Historic District. Please check posted signs and allow extra time for parking and walking to the meeting point. The tour ends a short walk from the starting location.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Jim Anderson was a great tour guide! As an urban planner for the city of Dallas, he’s very knowledgeable on the city’s architecture, history, foodie spots and best activities. The food tour was creative and delicious! The whisky shot at Wild Bulls Western Store was a fun add! I would definately recommend this tour when in Dallas.
Scott was so nice and friendly as well as knowledgeable of rhe area. Showed us as well as took pictures of us and sent them to me after our tour. Strongly recommend this tour with Scott.
We're so happy to hear you had a great time with Scott on your tour! His friendly nature and local knowledge really do make the experience special, and it’s wonderful that he went the extra mile to capture and share photos of your adventure. Thank you for recommending the tour with Scott – we truly appreciate it! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable and delicious food tour experience sometime soon.
Brianna was so fun! We had such a great time with her and her knowledge of the area. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area!
Such a wonderful experience, exceeding my expectations. Definitely a hidden gem for travelers and locals. Bring your appetite! Be ready to learn about the history and heritage of West Village shared by Jim. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I appreciate this review so much and I'm delighted that we exceeded your expectations. Jim is our most experienced tour guide and has been a part of our Food Tours of America family for seven years now. He is a retired city planner and Dallas historian and absolutely loves sharing his stories with our guests. Please visit us again soon on our Deep Ellum Taste of Texas Tour or our JFK Food & Culture Tour!
This tour is perfect if you are a local or if you are visiting! I learned so many things and got to experience new food spots in Dallas. The food was impeccable and our guide was incredible! Do not waste any time and book yourself a tour with them ASAP!
Thank you! What a great review! As a locally owned and operated business since 2012, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Reviews like this really help us spread the word.
Loved this food tour. Emily was a wonderful tour guide with lots of knowledge and a great personality. Highly recommend.
Thank you! We'll pass along your kind words to Emily!
Extremely disappointed by this tour. Started the tour eating cold brunch and then were taken to a CHAIN restaurant. After that we spent about 45 minutes on a trolley so that our tour guide could show us a park... Not the best way to spend a hot day. Last two spots were OK but nothing special. I would recommend that if you want to get a feel for the Dallas food scene go ahead and just look around yourself.
Dear Hayley, I am very sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations. The Uptown Tour is our original tour which we have been doing for seven years now. Most guests really enjoy our selection of restaurants, and the antique trolley ride through Uptown to Klyde Warren Park. My understanding from our guide is that the trolley was delayed during your tour, which might have impacted your enjoyment of your time with us. As the trolleys are vintage, with some well over 100 years old, sometimes there are unfortunate delays. Please email us directly and we would be happy to issue a refund. I am really glad to hear that at least you enjoyed Bisous Bisous and Baboush and even though I am sorry you did not enjoy the Jam and Toast Brunch at The Rustic owned by country singer Pat Green. Personally it is my favorite tasting. I also enjoy the Fresno Fig Slider and honey drizzled sweet potato fries from Eureka! They are as you mentioned a small restaurant chain which has local community involvement in each of their locations. We feel they are a unique and valuable addition to our tours and enjoy bringing guests to the places we frequent as locals. Again I am sorry the tour did not fully meet your expectations and our team is happy to help with a refund for you. Sincerely, Jodi Philippson
Fabulous. Had a great time and enjoyed our guide. Even though I live in the Dallas area I learned something new and am aware as and appreciative of a new area to have lunch.
Thank you for the great review, Donna! We love hearing our guests had a great time and that even Dallas natives learn something new and exciting about their city. We hope you will join us again for our Deep Ellum Foodie Tour - an equally delicious and fun experience! Cheers!
I really enjoyed the experience. I want to do the other tours! Our guide, Emily, was great. I highly recommend this activity.
Thank you for the great review! We strive to make every tour enjoyable and filling. Emily will be excited to know you enjoyed yourself and we will gladly pass along the message. We would love to have you join us again in the future!
Two of my girlfriends from Oklahoma visited over a weekend in April and wanted to sample the food scene here in Dallas so we signed up for the West Village Food Tour. Our tour leader was Jim who worked 20+ years for the City of Dallas Planning and Preservation Department. Needless to say he was a wealth of information and was a fantastic guide. Our walk began at The Rustic for Sunday brunch samplings; then we took the historic McKinney trolley to Tacos & Tequila for more brunch samplings. From T&T we took the trolley to Baboush for fantastic Mediterranean small plates; and then wrapped up the tour with French macrons and pastries from Bisou Bisou. I cannot wait to make each of these (4) restaurants part of my weekend routine. In fact, I am having drinks this weekend at the historic Bowen House which I discovered on our walk throughout Uptown. The $60 spent on the tour was WELL WORTH it. I would do this same tour again if given the opportunity.
Thank you for the awesome review, Diana! We agree - Jim is great and will be thrilled to know you enjoyed the tour and discovered some new places to visit. I'll be sure to pass that along. Be sure to check out our Deep Ellum Foodie Tour - an equally delicious and fun experience in another part of Dallas. Yum!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas JFK Culture + West End Food Tour by Food Tours of America | 2h 30min | 4.8 (20) | $110 | |
 Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas | 2 hours | 4.9 (299) | $55 | View |
 JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House | 3 hours | 4.9 (2,712) | $82 | View |
 JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House | 3h 30min | 4.8 (279) | $80 | View |
 Dallas Sightseeing Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (1,021) | $65 | View |
 Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas Or Fort Worth | 4h 30min | 4.6 (368) | $40 | View |
 John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour in Dallas | 1h 5min | 4.6 (989) | $27 | View |