Scottsdale Old Town Food Tour of Hidden Gems with 6 Food Tastings
Description
Join our Food Tours on a food tour through Downtown Scottsdale. You'll dine in a number of locally owned restaurants, trying some of their signature dishes. Learn the story of a city that started with mere citrus grove and became the leading destination for luxury resorts and fine dining. At the end of your Scottsdale food tour, you'll have sampled some of this city’s most unique dishes that shaped the southwest and gained a better understanding of its culture and history.
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Itinerary
Meting location, Learn what what Scottsdale was before it became a city, how it became a city and where we are now.
Oldests Mexican Restaurant in Town from a founding Family of Scottsdale.
Discover the rich and fascinating history of the West! Immerse yourself in the stories of exploration, settlement, and cultural transformation that shaped this region into what it is today.
Learn about the oldest Catholic church in town, who built it and its importance to the community.
Surprise your eyes with a walk through of the arts from galleries to statues, restaurants and shops.
Step back in time to an authentic Malt Shop for a traditional malt drink.
Keeping in line with a mid century Malt shop is a mid century tiki bar straight from the Hawaiian islands. You'll dive into the specialty Luau Pork made only for celebrations
Ending location at the Bronze Horse fountain that stands as a memorial and testoment to the long standing tradition of all Arabian show and race horses that have called Scottsdale home.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- 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.
Reviews(149)
This was one of the best food tours I've taken. Christopher was so nice and very knowledgeable about the history of the restaurants, the town, and the food. The foods were al so delicious! We were so full by the end of the tour, we didn't need to eat for the rest of the day. Take this tour, it's fabulous!
Earline, this made our day, thank you for spending part of your trip with us in Scottsdale. Hearing that you left full and happy, with a little history and a lot of good food along the way, is exactly what we hope for. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours next time you're in town!
Our guide, Christopher R. was very knowledgeable and gave great insight during the walking portion as well as while at each eating establishment. The food choices were varied and all good! I’d recommend!
We’re glad you chose to spend part of your time in the city with us! Secret Food Tours was created for exactly these kinds of days, when good food and local places become part of exploring somewhere new. Thank you for being our guest.
Save room in your stomach and miles on your most comfortable shoes. You'll be eating and walking around Old Scottsdale while taking in history. We experienced different cuisine (Indian, Native American, Mexican, American +) which was tasty...even for me as I'm an extremely picky eater. Even if you're not into alcohol, there were some non-alcoholic options. Christopher, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour thoroughly. Unfortunately, the weather was EXTREMELY hot, so choose yiur days wisely. Best thing was to drink water at every stop.
A city can be experienced in many ways, and we’re happy you chose to see some of it with us. Your time with Secret Food Tours gave us the chance to share a few of the places that make this destination special. We’re glad you were along for it!
Very good experience. Our guide, Christopher was a gem who was very knowledgeable and relatable. The food experience was mostly good. One restaurant, which provided a salad and Brussel sprouts, was very good, but there was only 1 bowl each for 10 people. We were asked to take only 1 spoonful of each. This was a bit disappointing, given the price we paid. Otherwise we felt like the dishes and portion sizes were reasonable. Another recommendation was to do a walking loop, rather than walking from the furthest point back to the starting point. This was great except for the 115 degree heat.
We appreciated having you with us. It's always nice to know Secret Food Tours helped make someone's visit that little bit more enjoyable. We've also noted your added thoughts as we continue to refine the experience. We hope to see you again.
Very good experience. Our guide, Christopher was a gem who was very knowledgeable and relatable. The food experience was mostly good. One restaurant, which provided a salad and Brussel sprouts, was very good, but there was only 1 bowl each for 10 people. We were asked to take only 1 spoonful of each. This was a bit disappointing, given the price we paid. Otherwise we felt like the dishes and portion sizes were reasonable. Another recommendation was to do a walking loop, rather than walking from the furthest point back to the starting point. This was great except for the 115 degree heat.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope Secret Food Tours becomes one of the experiences you recommend whenever this city comes up in conversation. We've also noted your shared thoughts as we continuously refine the experience. We hope to see you again.
The tour experience was fabulous… the weather, not so much. Good thing our tour guide had the presence of mind to understand that and adjusted accordingly. We learned so much about Scottsdale besides the food. When we come back, we will do the Phoenix one!
It was great to have you on the tour. We're pleased it became one of the memorable parts of your time in the city. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again!
Wonderful food selections and Christopher was not only very informative but also very personable. Felt like a new friend was introducing the many food options in Scottsdale. Looking forward to visiting the many recommendations he provided.
We sincerely appreciate you choosing to spend time with us. Your feedback is truly valued, and we hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours again!
Our guide Christopher provided a wonderful experience. He is very knowledgeable about everything related to Scottsdale. We enjoyed the food and drinks and he inspired us to come back and try more of the many great restaurants.
We appreciate you taking the time to write to us. There's always another corner of the city waiting to be explored, and we'd love to share it with you someday. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Lots of walking and great food. Lots of facts about OTS - definitely a five star experience for us! Chris was awesome as our guide - he knows all about OTS and all the restaurants and history of the area. We really enjoyed learning about the birth of the town. We had a really small group which was also nice. We started at Los Olivos and I think we all agreed that was the best place to start because it set the stage really well for the rest of the evening. Even though it was super hot, we were able to plow through the evening and get indoors often. Every stop had great food and some treats along the way, including a chocolate malt.
It was a pleasure having you with us. We're happy to hear that everything came together so well for you. We’d love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
This tour was a lot of fun. Christopher did a great job. Some of the food was underwhelming. Restaurants should show off their unique dishes and not basic appetizers to bring customers back
We appreciate you taking a moment to write a review. It's wonderful to hear that the stories and local insights made your time with us worthwhile overall. Thank you again for joining Secret Food Tours!
