Scottsdale Canal & Culinary Tour

Old Town Scottsdale
Food Tour

Showcasing Scottsdale’s thriving food scene and the 5th Ave shop district, this is something to be experienced! Bite into rich Italian favorites, savor zesty Mexican street tacos with a margarita, and sip bold local spirits with housemade bites. Cap it off with an award-winning dessert and a refreshing tea – the perfect finale to your flavor-filled adventure.

Tour Highlights

Navigate Scottsdale’s Old Town, a Western town, filled with art galleries, shops, and a Western saloon.

Sample a selection of delicious treats from characteristic Scottsdale establishments.

Discover a mix of Arizona’s authentic Mexican flavors and American classics, along with a margarita at the Mexican stop.

Trip Details

Price

$95+ tax

Meeting point

This tour starts outside the Museum of the West 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

When

Daily at 11 a.m and Saturdays at 2 pm Tours run rain or shine

Duration

Tours last approximately 3 hours

Group size

Food tours serve up to 16 guests, and you can buy individual tickets; if the tour ends up with less than 6 people it will be canceled and refunded.
If you have a group larger than 8 guests, please book a private tour.

Difficulty

This is a walking food tour. Please be prepared for a moderate amount (1-1.5 miles) of walking, spread out between food stops.
Mild-to-moderate walking; some stairs included; often sat at high-top tables.

Ages

We respectfully ask that no children under the age of 11 are brought on this tour.

Included

Food and drink at five (5) different spots and a knowledgeable, friendly tour guide.

Not included

Soft drinks
umbrella

What to bring

Appetite
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
WATER
Gratuity for your tour guide

Quick Details

We are happy to provide vegetarian accommodations if notified in advance. However, vegan and dairy-free substitutes are not available. Gluten-free accommodations are available for an added fee. If you have any other food restrictions or allergies, please contact us before booking, as there is limited availability. For information on dietary restrictions, accessibility & private group size, please see our FAQs.

About your guide

Will be wearing a FOOD TOUR GUIDE T-Shirt.

Tour Itinerary

Craft 64

Craft 64 uses only local organic ingredients for its craft pizzas, and all beers on tap are brewed in Arizona.

Cornish Pasty

Cornish Pasty Co., specializes in the pasty, a favorite English dish featuring meat and veggies in a pastry shell.

Cien Agaves

Cien Agaves is one of USA Today’s Top Ten Mexican restaurants; also known for its popular happy hour.

Red Canyon Cafe

Artisan gelato & crêpes plus gourmet coffee & cafe fare doled out in a European-inspired space of Red Canyon Cafe.

Ruze Cake House

A must-try, Ruze specializes in a variety of stunning and delightfully delicious treats including wedding cakes and cookies, but we’re especially fond of their French macarons.

*Closed Sunday-Tuesday

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Engage your sense of smell and taste while visiting the delightful Spice & Tea Exchange. Known for hand-mixing over 85 spice blends in-house!

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