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
A woodoven-baked margarita pizza
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.

Table with diverse bbq food
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.

Several ice creams in the counter of Olive and Ivy Gelato
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!

Photo of a restaurant in Downtown Gilbert
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!!)

the outside of a white building with a topo sign and a bere on the roof
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.

Candy's and bottles at the Rocket Fizz shop
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.

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