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1. Guided 2 Hour Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest

2. Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

3. Friday; The Tour Too Tough to Die - Tombstone/ Bisbee

4. Tucson Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

5. Tucson Attractions Passport

6. Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

7. Historical Guided Tour in Tucson

8. Tucson - Behind the Scenes Tour

9. Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

10. Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

11. Mainly Murals Tucson Walking Tour

12. One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

13. Oasis Tour of Tucson

14. 300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

15. Mount Lemmon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

16. Tucson Food Tours- Downtown Tucson Walking Food Tour

17. Fine Wineing - A Wine Tasting Experience in the vineyards of the Desert!

18. 3 Hours Tucson Urban Experience E-Bike Tour

19. Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour

20. Mt. Lemmon Half Day Rock Climbing or Canyoneering in Arizona

21. Tombstone - Boothill and San Xavier Del Bac Private Tour

22. Saguaro NP and Mt. Lemmon Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

23. Tucson Origins Walking Tour

24. Tombstone and Bisbee Sightseeing Tour with Saguaro N.P.

25. Tucson Food Tours- 4th Ave & Main Gate Square Walking Food Tour

26. Saguaro Full Day Private Tour and Hike

27. When Nature Calls - Exploring the Sonoran Desert

28. Tucson Scavenger Hunt: Desert Oasis

29. Southern Arizona Full-Day Historical Tour from Phoenix - Private Tour

30. Canyoneering Half-Day Private Experience

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Join Scott, your Tour Guide, as we stroll the charming sidewalks of historic Downtown Tucson, PLUS the adjacent El Presidio and Barrio Viejo neighborhoods.  See and learn about the Sonoran Row Houses and how they were built to adapt to our harsh summer climate.  Learn the stories of Tucson's Spanish Colonial founding as a walled Presidio and hear the tales of our Pioneer Founders as we meander past their mansion homes in the El Presidio, also known as Snob Hollow!  Learn of Mid Century Entrepreneurs and the Downtown Department Store Tycoons that built Tucson into a shopping destination back in the early to mid 1900s.     

We visit the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine and learn of the tragic story that brought this shrine to be, and see the site of the original natural spring that fed the city with water/  Scott will share teh tales of bathhouses and lush gardens!  PLUS, we touch on our original Native American inhabitants that can be traced back more than 1,000 years at the base of Sentinel Peak.  

We stroll past many historic buildings with quite a few designed by Henry Trost and Roy Place

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Scott is an avid traveler with a passion for uncovering the stories that make a destination unique and the history and culture that bring a destination alive!  Scott currently lives in Tucson for the second time in his life and loves exploring the wild Sonoran Desert and the urban historic areas of the city.  He grew up in "The Small Town" of Seymour, Indiana, and lived in Seattle, WA for 14 years where he explored the Pacific Northwest extensively.  

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Scott has traveled through parts of Europe, Asia, South America and North America and considers Tucson to be one of the most unique destinations in the United States!  Join him on a tour to uncover stories about Tucson's Spanish Colonial past, the cities rich cultural history, unique desert flora and fauna, stories of outlaws, shrines to a sinner and so much more! 

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Scott is known to be an enthusiastic story teller with a knack for uncovering interesting tidbits that bring the surrounding setting alive with a unique and insightful perspective.  Booking a tour with Scott ensures you will return home with vivid memories of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert!  

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Tucson Walking Tour

Join us for a Guided Tucson Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours!  On our tours we traverse the charming sidewalks of Downtown Tucson, the Historic El Presidio neighborhood and Barrio Viejo neighborhood.  We will discuss Tucson Architecture seeing the last remaining Southwest Art Decor styled Movie Palace, mission revival styled mansions by Henry Trost, historic Sonoran Row Houses and so much more!  Plus, we chat about Tucson History as guests learn the tales of our Spanish Colonial founding as a walled Presidio, stories of Western Outlaws and our Pioneer Founders plus tales of Mid Century Entrepreneurs when downtown thrived with a cluster of department stores, luxury hotels and theaters!  Join us for a Tucson Guided Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours! 

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Barrio Viejo Tours

One of our Guided Walking Tours includes the Barrio Viejo.  You can also request a private tour to include the Barrio Viejo.  Join Scott, your Tour Guide, as we stroll the charming sidewalks of this historic neighborhood.  We meander past restored and non-restored row houses and learn how they were designed for our harsh summer climate, and see actual exposed original adobe blocks on some of the buildings! 

The Barrio Viejo was a working class neighborhood.  Hear the tales  of the barrio including stories of buried treasure, using the stove to heat the home on cold nights, and sleeping porches on the back!    

We visit the El Tiradito Wishing Shrine where we hear the tale of a young married man from the 1800s caught naked in bed with his mother-in-law!  See the site of the original natural spring that fed the walled Tucson Presidio with water, and hear the tales of lush gardens and bathhouses.  We stroll past a historic Spanish language theatre that once hosted top traveling acts from Spain and Mexico.  

At the end we have time for shopping in several art galleries and a Native American crafts gift shop.  Book a Strolls and Stories Tour today! 

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Tucson History Tours

Each of our tours covers Tucson History from our early Native American inhabitants and our Spanish Colonial founding as a walled Presidio to our Pioneer Founders and the Mid Century Entrepreneurs when downtown thrived with locally owned department stores, luxury hotels, theaters and more!  There are some fascinating tales about Tucson's History - Join us on one of our Strolls and Stories Tours to hear the stories and learn the History of Tucson!  Each of our tours is a Tucson History Tour!  ​

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Historic "Owls Club"  by Henry Trost

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Tucson Architecture Tour

Take the plunge and join us for a Tucson Architecture Tour!  The lady on the sign outside the former Pueblo Hotel has been ready to take the plunge for decades!  Each of our guided tours has an architecture history component to it! 

Join us to learn about our historic Sonoran Row Houses adapted for our harsh summer climate.  We meander by several mansions designed by Henry Trost in Mission Revival Style and multiple downtown buildings designed by Roy Place in the decorative Spanish Colonial Revival Style.  Learn of former historic hotels designed by both of these architects and see many examples of their works still standing! 

We stroll past the last remaining Southwest Art Deco Movie Palace.  We visit two mid century modernist sculpted art pieces by Charles Clement, including his Presidio Fountain that has been newly restored, and so much more!  Join us on a Strolls and Stories Tour for a discussion of Tucson Architecture!  Each of our tours is a Tucson Architecture Tour!  

So "Dive In" with Strolls and Stories Tours for a Tucson Architecture Tour! 

Steinfeld Mansion by Henry Trost

Fox Theatre, Southwest Art Deco 

Designed By Roy Place 

Pima County Courthouse 

Desgined by Henry Trost 

Tucson Walking Tours 

Join a Tucson Walking Tour guided by Strolls and Stories Tours for an urban hike of sorts!  Tucson's downtown neighborhoods meander and wind around past charming Historic Sonoran Row Houses, adobe ruin shrines, a Historic Southwest Art Deco Theater, Spanish Mission Revival Architecture by famous architects and so much more!  On our urban hike guided walking tours guests will learn the History of Tucson as a walled Spanish Colonial Presidio, hear the tales of Western Outlaws and our Pioneer Founders, learn how many national flags have flown over Tucson and hear the stories of mid century entrepreneurs when downtown had a cluster of department stores, luxury hotels and theaters.  Join us on a Strolls and Stories Tour for a Tucson Walking Tour that is an Urban Hike! 

El Presidio neighborhood 

Original Tucson Natural Spring 

Urban Hike the Barrio Viejo

Downtown Tucson Walking Tour

Join Scott, your Tour Guide, for a guided Downtown Tucson Walking Tour!  All of our tours pass through parts of historic Downtown Tucson!  Join us as we learn of historic luxury hotels designed by Henry Trost and Roy Place.  Hear the tales of downtown department store tycoons that gained national acclaim and attracted an international clientele!   See where Doc Holliday partied the night away and the spot where Wyatt Earp chased a guy down and shot him.  We visit the hotel where John Dillinger's Gang stayed and see the courtroom where they were arraigned.  All of this and sooo much more when you book a tour with Strolls and Stories Tours!  

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El Presidio Tucson Walking Tour

Join Scott, your Tour Guide, for a Guided Walking Tour of the El Presidio neighborhood plus the western side of Downtown Tucson!  See a rebuilt section of adobe wall and hear the stories of Tucson's Spanish Colonial founding as a walled Presidio.  Learn the number of national flags that have flow above Tucson...the number might surprise you! 

We will stroll down Main Ave which was once the Calle Real, The Royal Road, stretching all the way down to Mexico City as part of New Spain!  Here we see the mansion homes of Tucson's Pioneer Founders including several homes designed by Henry Trost.  The tales of our founders are fascinating! 

Next we meander into the Historic Pima County Courthouse designed by Roy Place and head up to the Dillinger Courtroom to hear the tales of Public Enemy #1 and his capture inTucson.  See a handwritten letter from Wyatt Earp, t hen a stroll past the Presidio Fountain by Charles Clement, newly restored and turned on. 

See the plaza where Doc Holliday partied shortly before the O.K. Corral Gunfight and learn the tales of mid century department store tycoons who gained national acclaim along with a former luxury hotel and the last remaining Southwest Art Deco Theatre.  All of this and sooooo much more...join me on or El Presidio and Downtown Tour!   

The Owls Club

El Presidio Downtown Tucson

Steinfeld Mansion 

Sam Hughes Home

Tucson Presidio 

Spanish Colonial Tucson

Things To Do In Tucson Tucson Attractions

While our Strolls and Stories Tours are primarily focused on Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Tucson and the adjacent Barrio Viejo and El Presidio neighborhoods, we are available for private and custom tours of other areas of Tucson.  In addition, on our Guided Tours, we do share with guests other attractions in Tucson that they might want to consider visiting. 

Some of these include DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun in the Catalina Foothills on the north side of town...a spectacular art gallery with DeGrazia's art which includes many style. 

A 45 minute trip up Moun t Lemon adjacent to the north side of Tucson, where you pass through thick cactus forests, then scrub brush pastures, next sparse ponderosa pine before arriving at the top at 9,171 feet with lush Douglas Fir, the charming community of Summerhaven, and the southern most ski area in the Continental United States, Ski Valley!  Mount Lemon is one of few peaks in North American named for a woman!  

Stop by American Eats in South Tucson featuring several local food vendors and a bar all under one roof with a focus on Sonoran Mexican Food.  It's a festive environment and always fun! 

Mission San Xavier del Bac, founded by Father Kino in the 1692.  The building dates to the 1780s and it sits on present day Tohono O'odham Nation land.  It is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona.  The original murals have been beautifully restored.  It continues to be a working house of worship. 

The Titan Missile Museum, located south of Tucson, housed a secret nuclear warhead during the cold ward era.  Take a tour and see the silo and living quarters of this top secret site.  Visit the control room and see the early punchcard computer technology that protected Americans during the Cold War! 

Saguaro National Park located on both the East and West side of Tucson with visitors centers on both sides.  Learn all about the majestic Saguaro Cacti, how old they are when they grow their first arm, and other cacti and vegetation of the lush Sonoran Desert!

Visit the SkyCenter on top of Mount Lemon for an evening of Astronomy through the high powered telescopes!   Guests have access to the Schulman 32" inch and the Phillips 24" telescopes.  These are two of the largest telescopes available for public outreach in the Southwest.  The center is located on a former top secret cold war military base at th e top of Mount Lemon at an elevation of 9,157 feet. Book an unforgettable evening of astronomy at The SkyCener!  

And finally...A Guided Walking Tour with Strolls and Stories Tours!  No visit to Tucson is complete without strolling the charming sidewalks of Downtown Tucson, plus the El Presidio and Barrio Viejo neighborhoods, to hear of Tucson's Spanish Colonial founding, learn the tales of our Pioneer Founders, and hear of mid century downtown department store tycoons...all the while seeing beautiful historic buildings and mansions plus public art by famous architects and artists.  

DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun 

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SkyCenter Mount Lemon

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Tucson's All Souls Procession on The Day of the Dead, El Dia de los Muertos Things To Do In Tucson 

Tucson's All Souls Procession on The Day of the Dead or El Dia de los Muertos, takes place on the first Sunday in November.  With around 200,000 participants and spectators this is the largest such procession in the United States!  This procession is rooted in Mexican Culture where on the Day of the Dead, El Dia de los Muertos, it is believed the boundaries between life on earth and the spirit world dissipate, with the souls of the dead returning to dance, eat and drink with their loved ones.  During the procession, which is filled with music and dancing, the urn is filled with slips of paper from participants and spectators containing their wishes and hopes.   At the conclusion of the procession the ceremonial burning of the urn takes places.  It is a wonderful evening of celebration bringing together a wide array of cultures to create a uniquely Tucsonan event.  I highly encourage a visit to Tucson over the first Sunday in November to take in and participate in this procession. 

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Historic Downtown Tour

Tucson's Historic Downtown Food Tour combines architectural commentary, history, local culture, a ride on the modern streetcar, three pre-selected small plate meals and a dessert, as part of this culinary insight on this experience.

Historic Presidio District Tour

The Historic Presidio District Tour is a cultural and culinary tour that focuses on one of the oldest areas in Tucson. This tour includes three restaurant stops and ends with a special dessert. Included is a visit to the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center and The Presidio Museum.

The Fourth Avenue Experience

During the Fourth Avenue Experience your guide will point out the uniqueness of this district while visiting restaurants and shops.  All of the 140 locally owned businesses on Fourth Avenue reside in historic buildings.

Fast Track Tour

This tour is designed for the person who would like less walking and or has limited time but wants to experience the downtown. We will show off our city and share its history in between stops at local restaurants.

Tucson Guided Downtown Stroll

Hear stories about the history, culture and people that made this city what it is today. Stop at historic landmarks, see murals and enjoy the downtown.

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​Absolutely wonderful! Fantastic tour guide. Very informative, interesting and had a great sense of humor. We took in a lot of the history in downtown Tucson, and the multiple restaurant stops were all fantastic! Highly recommend!”

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Let us guide you through forests of giant Saguaros and mesquite trees, canyons, ridges and mountains permeated with the unique desert smells and abundant wildlife! Our experienced local guides will share their knowledge about Arizona’s rich history, and abundant and highly adaptive flora and fauna of the area. From short easy strolls to long and steep elevation ascents from high desert to dense Pine forests, the Sonoran Desert’s amazing biodiversity is sure to have the hiking adventure for you, and our guides know how to get you there safely. Our hiking guides are accustomed to the unique obstacles of the desert and have extensive medical training as Medics, Nurses, Wilderness First Responders, and NOLS educators. SGA provides transportation, hiking poles, water, first aid, and sunscreen. Guests are advised to bring their own personal hiking hydration packs, hats, sunglasses, appropriate hiking footwear.

Hiking for 1-2 guests Half Day (4 Hours)              $150 / per person

Hiking for 3-10 guests Half Day (4 Hours)           $125 / per person

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Tours in Downtown Tucson

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Taste of Tucson Downtown

Taste of Tucson offers an exciting (and tasty) 3-hour walking tour of Historic Downtown Tucson three times a week: every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Tours will kick off at 1 p.m. and includes a historic walking tour, 4 food stops, and a ride on the modern streetcar that goes through downtown's eclectic business and entertainment districts.

Taste of Tucson

Tucson Food Tours

Eat, drink, and explore Downtown Tucson and our cuisine, culture, and history. On this food tour, you visit a restaurant that used to be a taxi cab hub, another that was a funeral parlor, and the longest continuously ran family-owned Mexican restaurant in the United States. Your local guide points out architectural highlights, cultural sites, and great local shops along the way. This is a great way to learn about this trendy and vibrant downtown area and experience the best food samples in Tucson.

Presidio District Gastronomy Tour

Celebrating Tucson’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation, the tour includes stops at four locations in the historic Presidio District of Downtown Tucson. Participants learn from knowledgeable tour guides and experience Tucson’s complex food heritage and the fusion of Old and New World ingredients. You’ll also hear great stories of Tucson’s history in some of its more historic locations. Organized by the Presidio Museum.

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Turquoise Trail Guided Walking Tours

The Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum offers guided tours of the Turquoise Trail, a 2.5-mile trail painted with a turquoise line through Downtown Tucson. Their docents will lead you along the trail, which passes many of Tucson’s historic buildings, parks, sculptures and shrines, and share stories that make Tucson’s history special. Check their Area Walking Tour Page for more information and available dates.

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Strolls and Stories Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour with Strolls and Stories Tours and learn about the fascinating history of Downtown Tucson. Locations include Barrio Viejo, El Presidio, and the general Downtown Tucson surrounding area. You’ll learn a lot of rich history such as: Tucson’s founding as a walled Spanish Colonial Presidio, the stories of John Dillinger, Doc Holiday, and Wyatt Earp’s time in Tucson, Native American history, and tales of downtown’s Mid Century entrepreneurs and tycoons!

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Each of our 60-minute semi-private tours is guided by an Old Tucson historian, our tours give guests the opportunity to see and experience Old Tucson’s famous sets and attractions.

Starting on June 5, 2023, tours will be available 7 days a week with several tours offered daily.

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The Turquoise Trail

The Turquoise Trail Walking Tour is a 2 ½ mile loop through downtown Tucson that highlights Spanish Colonial architecture and sites of historic interest. It is marked by a turquoise line on the sidewalk. It begins at the Presidio Museum, located at the northeast corner of the original Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, founded in 1775.  Brochures are available for self-guided walks or you can register for a guided walk below. Although they are nearly impossible to print in any usable form from your phone or desktop computer, you can view a PDF of the brochure here .

The Turquoise Trail is managed by the Presidio Museum in partnership with the City of Tucson Transportation Department and community supporters. See upcoming guided tours below . See our walking tours page for additional upcoming walking tours.

Turquoise Trail – NEW WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE FOR AFTERNOON TOURS

Presidio Museum Tour Guides Mauro Trejo and Dorothy Yanez lead different versions of this walking tour, which covers the Turquoise Trail through the heart of downtown. Learn about Tucson’s fascinating history and see some architectural gems. Pre-registration is required.

PLEASE NOTE: A standard-length tour (led by Mauro) and a slightly- shorter version of the Turquoise Trail (led by Dorothy) are both available. Dorothy also offers an afternoon tour with wine tasting at Maynard’s Market afterwards . Make sure you register for the correct tour below: STANDARD LENGTH TURQUOISE TRAIL TOUR Click on the appropriate date below to register. All tours on Saturdays unless otherwise noted (2.5-mile tour) Pre-registration is required. Click on the date below to register. Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 am-12:30 pm Saturday, March 9, 10 am-12:30 pm Saturday, April 13, 9-11:30 am $20/member, $30/non-member

SLIGHTLY SHORTER VERSION OF THE TURQUOISE TRAIL TOUR This 2-mile tour is led by Dorothy Yanez and covers the Turquoise Trail through stop 14 at the south end of Church Avenue, returning to the Presidio Museum by heading north up Church. All tours on Sundays unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required. Click on the date below to register. Sunday, February 18, 9-11 am Sunday, March 17, 9-11 am Sunday, April 21, 9-11 am $20/member, $30/non-member

SHORTER VERSION OF THE TURQUOISE TRAIL TOUR WITH WINE TASTING AFTERWARDS This 2-mile tour is led by Dorothy Yanez and covers the Turquoise Trail through stop 14 at the south end of Church Avenue, going to the wine room in Maynard’s Market afterwards for a wine tasting of a variety of Sonoran Wines and small bites. Pre-registration is required. Click on the date below to register. Sunday, February 18, 1-4 pm Sunday, March 17, 1-4 pm Sunday, April 21, 1-4 pm $50/member, $60/non-member

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Here Are 50 of America’s Very Best Food Tours You Can Try

Posted: February 4, 2024 | Last updated: February 4, 2024

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Alabama: LoDa Stroll, Bienville Bites

This tour of Mobile was founded by a local couple dedicated to showing off their beloved Gulf Coast city. Join the LoDa Stroll  and you'll explore the city's mouthwatering culinary traditions through seven of the top restaurants downtown. A favorite stop is Wintzell's Oyster House which opened in 1938. You can add on a cocktail package too. 

Alaska: A Tour with Taste, Juneau Food Tours

This is one for seafood lovers. A Tour with Taste takes place in Alaska's historic capital, Juneau, with visits to nine of the city's best-loved foodie spots. Stop off at Tracy's King Crab Shack for crowd-pleasing king crab bisque, and indulge at SALT, a modern restaurant serving innovative Alaskan cuisine like cod tacos. Each tour is led by Kelly "Midgi" Moore, a local food blogger.

Arizona: Downtown Tucson Tour, Tucson Food Tours

In 2015, Tucson became the United States' first UNESCO city of gastronomy for its first-rate farm-to-table food and innovative dishes. Tucson Food Tours has been showing off the city's best bites since 2012. Its downtown tour visits some of the city's quirkier restaurants, including Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink, located in a former funeral parlor. The tour also drops into El Charro, which claims to be America's oldest Mexican restaurant, opening in 1922.

Arkansas: Booze and Chews Tour, A Bite of Hot Springs

The city of Hot Springs is well-known for its natural spas and mountain vistas, but the people here know how to cook too. A Bite of Hot Springs ' 'Booze and Chews' tour works its way through the city's downtown on foot, combining tastings and Hot Springs history. A highlight is the traditional tamales at Latin fusion restaurant Rolando's, where the tour begins.

California: West Hollywood Food Tour, Sidewalk Food Tours

The star-studded city of West Hollywood borders LA and has all the foodie clout of its glittering neighbor. Book onto this tour from Sidewalk to take a gourmet deep dive into the area, feasting on indulgent pastries at beloved Michelina Bakery, inside the city's original farmers' market; and slurping curries and noodles at Noree Thai. 

Colorado: Downtown Denver Food Tour, Taste of Denver

On this three-hour tour of downtown Denver , you'll hear about the city's Gold Rush past and learn how the surrounding land (the city is at the base of the Rocky Mountains) has been a crucial ingredient in its burgeoning food scene. Stops include beer and sliders at the city's oldest brewery, Wynkoop Brewing Company; and a scoop of Denver's finest ice cream at Milkbox Ice Creamery.

Connecticut: Live to Eat Tour, A Taste of New Haven

This small tour company offers a handful of tours showcasing the foodie delights of New Haven (pictured). The Pasta Tour is a firm favorite: join up to go on a tasting odyssey of the city's Italian eats, from perfectly prepared cacio e pepe at Zeneli Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana to beloved Libby's ice-cream parlor, with its world-class gelato. Some stops include a tempting wine pairing too. 

Delaware: Walking Food Tour, Eating Rehoboth

Seafood is the star of the show in this gourmet tour of Rehoboth Beach, a laid-back coastal city in Delaware. Feast on food plucked straight from the ocean like pan-fried scallops and seared sea bass. The tour features five of the city's culinary stars and also delivers on creative cocktails and local beer. 

Florida: Little Havana Food and Cultural Tour, Miami Culinary Tours

For hearty Cuban cooking in downtown Miami, book onto the Little Havana Food and Cultural Tour . You'll sip Cuban cocktails at the Ball & Chain bar and lounge (a mainstay of the city's live music scene since the 1930s) and feast on fried plantains, guava pastelitos and a traditional Cuban sandwich. At each venue, you'll be greeted by enthusiastic chefs keen to share stories about the dishes they serve. The tour also includes a visit to a Cuban cigar factory.

Georgia: Modern Southern Food and History Tour, Atlanta Food Tours

Inman Park is one of Atlanta's trendiest neighborhoods, a leafy suburb known for its hipster hangouts and creative food scene. This afternoon tour samples the best the area has to offer, like the industrial-chic Krog Street Market (pictured). The steaming Szechuan dumplings from Gu's Dumplings are one of the best bites.

Hawaii: Chinatown Walking Food Tour, Tasting Oahu

Spend a delicious three hours digging into Honolulu's Chinatown district on this focused food tour . You'll graze on dishes such as Chinese-style barbecued pork and delicate dim sum as you move between some of the city's most historic restaurants. Along the way you'll see fascinating architectural sights such as the Buddhist Kuan Yin Temple. 

Idaho: Historic Downtown Boise Brunch and Arts Tour, Indulge Boise

Idaho's capital is one of America's most underrated foodie spots but Indulge Boise is determined to put the city on the gourmet map. This tour explores downtown and picks out the best dishes to try along the way. You'll dine at Stardust, known for its fun take on 1950s fine dining, and indulge your sweet tooth at Guru Donuts, who still follow a handwritten 1940s recipe. 

Illinois: Iconic Foods of Chicago Tour, Chicago Food Planet

Chicago is synonymous with deep dish pizza but there's a lot more to enjoy in the city. For a broader taste of the Windy City, opt for Chicago Food Planet 's "Iconic Foods" tour. You might taste an Italian beef sandwich at local institution Al's Beef or a Chicago-style hot dog from Portillo’s. Of course, you'll also get a bubbling slice of pizza from a beloved pizzeria such as Lou Malnati's.

Indiana: Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour, Taste Indy Food Tours

For a true taste of Indianapolis, you needn't look much further than Massachusetts Avenue, a bustling cultural district in the city's downtown area. On  this walking tour , you'll try local beers, handmade meatballs and German cuisine. The tacos and tequilas at modern Mexican joint Bakersfield are a highlight too. 

Iowa: Iowa Tenderloin Trail

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has put together the Iowa Tenderloin Trail , which highlights the best places in the state that make Iowa's most famous dish: the pork tenderloin sandwich. Think quality pork cuts covered with crispy breadcrumbs, barely contained by the bun. You'll have to go this tour alone but you can download a "Tenderloin Trail Passport" and get it stamped as you try each of the 14 sandwiches en route.

Kansas: Trail Days Cafe and Museum

The folks at Trail Days Cafe and Museum in Council Grove offer a time-traveling food tour, taking you back in time to the days when the Santa Fe trail, stretching from Missouri to New Mexico, was a major commerce route. Homes, like the Kansas spot pictured, would open up to feed hungry traders. Today, tour guides take you round a preserved period home, entertain you with stories and serve up homemade early American dishes for a taste of the past.

Kentucky: Roebling Bridge Food Tour, Riverside Food Tours

With  Riverside Food Tours  you'll sample hearty pub grub such as fish and chips from Irish tavern Molly Malone's, or feast on wood-fired pizza at The Gruff in the cute northern Kentucky town of Covington. There are also seriously good chicken wings on offer at local favorite Smoke Justis, as well as an indulgent bread pudding at Blinkers Tavern. 

Louisiana: French Quarter Tasting Tour, New Orleans Culinary History Tours

This tour takes you straight to the best Creole and Cajun food in NOLA. You'll pound the streets of the French Quarter for three hours, dipping into local haunts to try traditional dishes like seafood gumbo and beef brisket. You'll get to see a chef demonstration along the way, too.

Maine: Old Port Seafood Lover's Tour, Maine Foodie Tours

A food tour of Maine wouldn't be complete without sampling some lobster – and this entire tour  in Portland revolves around it. It takes place on the waterfront where you'll spot working lobster boats, before sampling a fresh lobster roll. Seafood chowder and lobster mac and cheese are also on the menu.

Maryland: Fells Point Tour, Charm City Food Tours

This three-hour tour explores a historic part of Baltimore's downtown: Fells Point. It's a waterfront area known for its maritime past and great seafood joints. You'll begin at the covered Broadway Market and sample Maryland specialties like crab cakes and pit beef – hunks of roasted meat served up in a sandwich.

Massachusetts: Boston Food Tour, Secret Food Tours

This tour focuses on Boston's historic North End, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. You'll feast on Massachusetts staples like lobster roll and clam chowder, as well as Italian classics like bubbling brick-over pizza. On every tour, there's also a "secret dish" that you'll discover on the day.

Michigan: Detroit Eats Food Tour

The Detroit Eats Food Tour is not to be missed. Journey around historic Corktown in the city's downtown – you'll learn about the area's importance, feast on traditional barbecue and sample craft beer.

Minnesota: St Paul Skyway Food Tour, Taste Twin Cities

This tour  makes the most of St Paul's Skyway system (suspended covered bridges connecting the city's tower blocks). You'll feast on local delights such as chocolate truffles, crispy sambusas and craft beer as you pass between the soaring passageways. A highlight along the way is Sawatdee (meal pictured), which is tipped as the first Thai restaurant in the state – the spring rolls are unforgettable. 

Mississippi: Historic Oxford Square Walking Food Tour, Oxford Food Tours

Make a beeline for the cute Mississippi town of Oxford, best known as the home of lauded author William Faulkner and the University of Mississippi, to discover its foodie offerings. This tour focuses on the college town's quaint square (pictured), allowing punters to feast on Southern classics such as shrimp and grits, and visit local favorites such as YaYa's Frozen Yoghurt. 

Missouri: KC Barbecue Tour, Barley Bus

One for meat lovers,  this tour  is all about barbecue and beer. Traveling by bus, you'll spend the day driving across Kansas City, sampling the best spots for smoked meat. Stops may include Gates Bar-B-Q, with its belly-busting sandwiches, and legendary joint Arthur Bryant's Barbeque, with its secret spicy sauce recipe.

Montana: Cocktails and Bites Tour, Taste of Missoula Food Tours

If you're a foodie, it's well worth paying a visit to the picturesque mountain town of Missoula (pictured), which is an underrated gourmet spot in Montana. Sink your teeth into the downtown area with this tour , which combines craft cocktails with some of the city's best dishes, from plantains to French onion soup. Your guides will feed you plenty of the town's history along the way too.

Nebraska: Mother Road Market Tour, Food Tours Tulsa

'Get your licks on Route 66' is the strapline of this fun foodie tour company. The best tour focuses on the Mother Road Market, which is tipped by the tour group as the best food hall in America. Decide for yourself as you wander with a guide and feast on tempting options such as chicken wings, Indian-inspired mac and cheese and small-batch ice cream.

Nevada: Savors of the Strip, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours

Las Vegas is known for slot machines and poker tables but it also has serious culinary credentials. The Savors of the Strip Tour is a fine dining restaurant crawl covering the city's most sought-after locations. Restaurants aren't disclosed until your tour day but stops have included fancy French restaurant Bardot Brasserie in the lavish ARIA Hotel.

New Hampshire: Best of Portsmouth Tour, Portsmouth Eats

Run by enthusiastic locals, this tour brings together the best of Portsmouth, a city with some of New England's best seafood. You'll get to sample The River House's clam chowder, which has regularly won best in show at Portsmouth's Chowder Festival.

New Jersey: The Hoboken Food and Culture Tour, Mangia Hoboken

The Hoboken Food and Culture Tour highlights Italian influences on New Jersey cuisine. You'll visit local institution Carlo's Bake Shop and taste handmade pastries and specialty cakes; and Antique Bar & Bakery, in operation since 1938. Beyond the bakes, try a hearty Italian sub at Fiore's deli and grab a slice of pie at Grimaldi's Pizzeria. 

New Mexico: A Taste of Santa Fe, Food Tour New Mexico

Led by locals, this lunchtime walking tour is a great way to explore Santa Fe and its New Mexican cuisine. You'll visit five venues including La Casa Sena and the Kakawa Chocolate House. The former is an elegant restaurant serving traditional enchiladas, green chile cheeseburgers and grilled elk tenderloin. The latter is a chocolate shop known for its chili-chocolate creations. 

New York: Best of Brooklyn Tour, Foods of New York Tours

You'll never go hungry in New York City, but for a true taste of the city's foodie scene, you'll need to head to Brooklyn. The area is renowned for its hipster hangouts and huge open-air food market. On this Best of Brooklyn tour , you'll travel by bus, stopping at the likes of popular Table 87 for a delicious slice of coal oven-fired pizza.

North Carolina: Wilmington Downtown Tasting Tour, Taste Wilmington

Indulge your stomach and discover the cute coastal town of Wilmington with this foodie tour . You'll wander between five or six of the town's most prized bars and restaurants, sampling delicious seafood plates and indulgent sweet treats. Some stops include a tipple too. 

North Dakota: Heritage Eats

The North Dakota tourist board has pulled together a guide to the best spots in the state. You'll have to download the map from North Dakota Tourism and take yourself on the tour, but it's worth it. The trip reflects the state's heritage and includes the 19th-century Buckskin Bar & Grill, serving hearty all-American dishes; and Reuben's Restaurant, a German-American joint that pays homage to the German ancestry of many North Dakota residents.

Ohio: Findlay Market Tour, Cincinnati Food Tours

Take a tour of Findlay Market , the oldest market in Cincinnati, and learn about its history as well as its culinary delights. During the tour you'll meet five merchants, who'll share their story and a sample. A highlight is Gramma Debbie's Kitchen, beloved for its tasty meatballs and wings. For a small extra fee, you'll get wine and beer tastings too.

Oklahoma: Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma Food Tours

Paseo Arts District is best known for its creativity, but it has a stellar food scene too. Eat your way around the art-filled district with a knowledgeable local guide, who will regale you with stories about the neighborhood and the city while you get your fill. Expect tasty dishes including killer tacos and great views of the Spanish Revival architecture all around.

Oregon: Food Carts, Pods and Patios Tour, Lost Plate Food Tours

Portland is awash with street food trucks and this tour shows off the best of the city's roving vendors. You'll visit up to seven food carts (including a popular food-cart 'pod'), plus a buzzing food hall and a brewery. Expect everything from barbecue plates to sweet pies and ice cream. 

Pennsylvania: Taste of Philly Food Tour

This local-led tour is operated out of Reading Terminal Market. Its leader, Carolyn Wyman, wrote an entire book about the Philly cheesesteak so she knows her stuff. You'll sample Philly classics like scrapple, pretzels and the famed cheesesteak itself.

Rhode Island: Downcity Providence Food Tour, Rhode Island Red Food Tours

This three-hour tour takes you through downtown, showing off Providence's hearty, farm-to-table food. You'll visit Dune Brothers Seafood Shack for clam cakes and chowder; feast on pastries at Parisian bakery Ellie's and try beautiful, modern plates at upmarket Gracie's. You won't go thirsty – there's a stop at The Malted Barley tap house too. 

South Carolina: Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour, Charleston Culinary Tours.

Eat your way around Charleston's historic French Quarter and learn about low country cooking at the same time (think rice, grits and freshly-caught seafood). You'll also taste some of the city's best barbecue. Poogan's Smokehouse and Oyster House on Market – serving barbecue food and seafood, respectively – are highlights along the way.

South Dakota: Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour, Sioux Falls Food Tours

For comfort food with a modern twist, book a space on this Sioux Falls tour . It's run by Sioux Falls local and ex-barista Jenna Aukerman and you'll try comforting southern classics like shrimp and grits. You might sample one of modern Queen City Bakery's delicious sweet treats too. 

Tennessee: Midtown Tour, Walk Eat Nashville

The Midtown Tour in Nashville shows the best of the city's Southern joints, like Mason’s, a restaurant serving inventive twists on comforting classics. As well as plenty of food, the tour includes a walk along "Rock Block", the eclectic center of the city's rock scene. 

Texas: Up in Smoke: Texas BBQ Tour, Food Chick Tours

There's no better state for a barbecue tour and this is a pilgrimage to the best spots for ribs, brisket and juicy steaks in San Antonio. The tour lasts for four hours and carnivores will stop off at beloved joints like Smoke Shack BBQ, which serves barbecued meat with a whole lot of Southern hospitality. 

Utah: Gourmand Tours at Park City

A food and history tour in one, this culinary journey is led by local Chris through Main Street in picturesque Park City. The city is best known for its Mexican-inspired and modern American dishes, and you'll try both and more on this walking tour. The buffalo cauliflower from Handle Park is a winner. Beyond the food you can learn about the city's mining history and pop into the Park City Museum.

Vermont: Vermont Farm Tours

Get the chance to  visit farms across lush Vermont  and taste their gourmet delights. You can embark on a cheese-filled tour of Shelburne Farm, where you'll learn about the production process and enjoy plenty of samples. Or opt for Bread and Butter Farm, where you can have a go at making your own.

Virginia: Oyster & Tour, Taste Virginia

The state of Virginia is well-known for its oysters so there's nowhere better for an oyster and wine pairing tour . The tour begins in Lynnhaven Bay where you'll learn more about the history of this delicacy. Then, head along Virginia's oyster trail, sampling them raw and Rockefeller style (baked or broiled), with carefully selected wine pairings. Family-owned seafood restaurant Rockafeller's is a favorite stop. 

Washington: Signature Food Tour of Pike Place Market, Savor Seattle Tour

Pike Place Market has been the heart of Seattle's food scene since 1907. On this Savor Seattle Tour , you'll explore the marketplace, sampling the vendors' wares and learning about the venue's history. You'll try award-winning clam chowder from Pike Place Chowder and mac and cheese at Beecher's Handmade Cheese.

Wisconsin: Atwood Brew and Chew, Madison Eats Food Tours

Take a tour of Atwood , one of Madison's trendiest neighborhoods in the east of the city. Duck into gourmet spots including cozy Thai restaurant Monsoon Siam and Tex Tubb's Taco Palace. There's craft beer from Next Door Brewing on offer too.

West Virginia: Taste of Morgantown

While the Mountain State doesn't have a dedicated foodie tour just yet, its gourmet festival in cute Morgantown (pictured) is the next best thing. Taste of Morgantown sees a plethora of vendors come together to showcase West Virginia's foodie spoils: sample everything from Italian dishes and barbecue plates to tacos and burgers. 

Wyoming: Teton Food Tour, Teton Village

This isn't your average food tour – but it's a fantastic way to experience the best of the state's gourmet scene. Teton Village is best known for its winter sports and stunning scenery, and each summer the Teton Food Tour combines the great outdoors with some great foodie offerings. The tour sees participants cycle through the bucolic region (view from Teton Village bike path, pictured) stopping for provisions such as burgers and kombucha at the likes of Snake River Ranch.

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