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Downtown Gilbert Food Tour
Newest Foodie Paradise
Minimal Walking
One-of-a-Kind Food Tasting
Now Offered, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 pm
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
$70 + tax (no booking fees)
Meeting point
This tour starts and finishes in front of the Gilbert water tower, located at:
45 West Page Avenue
Gilbert, AZ 85233
When
Thurs & Sun at 3 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; tours with less than 5 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. Even with the trolley, 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. (Sunday’s tour is slightly different).
Tour Itinerary
1. 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.
2. Barrio Queen
Barrio Queen showcases Mexican street tacos and over 400 tequilas, and has been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.”
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Romeo’s Euro Cafe
Romeo’s Euro Café nestled in the historic Heritage District in old town Gilbert is a welcoming and inviting establishment that offers a large selection of baked desserts.
6. White Rabbit Bar*
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!!)
*Added bonus after the tour for 21+
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.
