We did the Gilbert tour. Our tour guide was Kyle. He was funny, smart and made the tour very interesting. The food was good too.
Downtown Gilbert Food Tour
Newest Foodie Paradise
Minimal Walking
One-of-a-Kind Food Tasting
On our 3-hour tour of Downtown Gilbert, we invite you to taste the best of the old and the new. Visit the restaurants that have become beloved Gilbert institutions as well as the new popular restaurants that have turned into instant local hot spots. On this tour, you will enjoy delicious craft pizza, decadent barbecue, authentic Mexican street tacos and other treats local to the Arizona food scene, paired with a variety of cocktails.
Tour Highlights
Discover a mix of multiculturalism, with a convergence of Mexican, Italian, and BBQ cuisine.
Explore the historical town of Gilbert, Arizona just outside of Phoenix.
Enjoy a variety of cocktails paired with your tasting delights.
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Tour Details
Price
$85 + tax
Quick Details
For information on dietary restrictions, accessibility & private group size, please see our FAQs.
We are happy to provide vegetarian accommodations if notified in advance. However, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free substitutes are not available. If you have any other food restrictions or allergies, please contact us before booking, as there is limited availability.
Meeting point
This tour starts and finishes in front of Hale Theater across from the water tower, located at:
50 West Page Avenue
Gilbert, AZ 85233
When
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Duration
Tours last approximately 3 hours.
Group size
Food tours serve up to 16 guests, and you can buy individual tickets; tours with less than 6 people will be rescheduled or 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 mile) of walking, spread out between food stops.
Ages
We respectfully ask that no children under the age of 13 are brought on this tour.
Included
Food and drink at five (5) different spots and a knowledgeable, friendly tour guide.
What to bring
- Appetite, hat/sunglasses/sunscreen/umbrella
- Gratuity for your tour guide
Tour Itinerary
1. Liberty Market
Liberty Market features farm-to-table cuisine including wood-fired pizza and home-made pastries in one of Gilbert’s most historic buildings.
2. Joe’s Real BBQ
Joe’s Real BBQ is a family-owned, Texas-style barbecue joint featuring pecan smoked meats and special recipe BBQ sauce.
3. Clever Koi Restaurant
Clever Koi is an Asian-inspired kitchen & craft cocktail bar. Guests’ senses are invoked with the sights, sounds, and aromas of the open kitchen’s wood-fired grill and roaring woks.
4. Petersen’s Ice Cream shop
Petersen’s is famous for its high butterfat ice cream using the finest ingredients. They have over 100 years of ice cream making experience!
5. White Rabbit Bar – (not included on the tour)
From the nostalgic days of prohibition to the elegance of the roaring ‘20s, the White Rabbit is truly a unique destination for local residents and visitors. A true speakeasy experience has been created in the heart of downtown Gilbert. Yes, this includes a secret door as well as a password. (This spot does require a separate drink purchase with entry, but it’s Happy hour!!)
6. Topo Arizona
Topo Arizona captures iconic roadside architecture in the spirit of the great American road trip and serves up seriously delicious take-away foods for a quick meal or a leisurely stroll in Gilbert’s Heritage District.
7. Rocket Fizz
Come walk down memory lane and check out Rocket Fizz with us. Reminiscent of old-time soda & candy shops, it’s always a fun time!
Good to Know
- Food items are pre-selected to showcase the most popular items at each establishment, and several are paired with a signature cocktail.
- We do accommodate for vegetarians but do not offer substitutions.
- Restaurants and routes can change slightly without notice due to events in the Downtown area.
