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Downtown Food Tour

Houston, TX

From: $73

Item #: FDK-HOU-0028

(15 Reviews)

Explore the culinary, cultural and architectural hot spots of Houston on the Downtown Food Tour!

Experienced guides have been featured in the Houston Chronicle and Washington Post
Visit various local establishments and sample Tex-Mex, tapas, craft beer and more on the guided walking tour!
Learn about the evolution of Downtown Houston while enjoying the local cuisine of the largest city in the Lone Star State!

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Overview

Explore the culinary, cultural and architectural hot spots of Houston on the Downtown Food Tour!

Experienced guides have been featured in the Houston Chronicle and Washington Post
Visit various local establishments and sample Tex-Mex, tapas, craft beer and more on the guided walking tour!
Learn about the evolution of Downtown Houston while enjoying the local cuisine of the largest city in the Lone Star State!

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Year-Round:
Saturdays & Sundays - 4:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

All food tastings and water are included in the price
Saturday tours may also include a Craft Beer tasting
If participants have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking
Gratuity for your guide is not included in the price, but appreciated if you enjoy the experience
Children under the age of 7 who will not be participating in food tastings do not require a ticket, please notify Virgin Experience Gifts at the time of booking if you will be bringing an infant or young child along with you

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

Participants will be accompanied by others on the tour, with a maximum of 12 people per tour.

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the tour.

Weather Dependent

This experience is not weather dependent. In the rare event of a cancellation due to severe or inclement weather, you will be contacted by the experience provider to reschedule.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather. Participants will walk approximately 3/4 of a mile in distance, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking added measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Our partners are following all required local mandates and guidelines and kindly ask that all participants please bring and wear a mask to their experience. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

How much food is served on the tour?

Enough food will be enjoyed on the Downtown Houston Food Tour to satisfy most appetites!

Do we just walk around and sample food?

This food tour provides history, architecture, culture and local cuisine. Participants will enjoy food and drinks at various locations with an experienced guide.

Is gratuity included?

Gratuity is not included in the price of the tour ticket, but is appreciated if the experience is enjoyed.

What happens if it rains?

This food tour will run rain or shine. In the rare event that a tour has to be cancelled due to severe weather, you will reschedule directly with the Downtown Food Tour experience provider.

Are there any age restrictions?

All ages are welcome on the tour, however please keep in mind the tour will cover approximately 3/4 of a mile in distance. This tour may not be ideal for younger children. Participants must provide a valid form of identification to participate in any alcohol tastings.

Do we stand the whole time?

No, participants will walk to each of the stops but all of the samplings will take place seated.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final and no cancellations or rescheduling will be allowed.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 15 reviews.

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For the price of the ticket, very little food given. I didn’t expect a large serving, but one cheese ball, half of an empanada, 1/4 of a tamale? Don’t go hungry, is all I can say. Our guide was fantastic.

— Jeanne B | Jan 10, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Jeanne, I sincerely appreciate your honest feedback and I am so sorry if the food portions did not meet your expectations, as I know how disappointing that could be. Despite not feeling fully satisfied with the amount of food given, I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your guide! I do hope that in the future we can provide you with a legendary experience that earns all 5 stars. Warm regards, Courtney

The food was excellent and included things I would never try on my own! Our guide was great and included a lot of information about the buildings and areas we walked through that really brought the whole experience together! We loved it and plan to go on another tour soon.

— Andy D | Jan 13, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! I am so glad the tour was everything you could wish for and more. Our experience providers are truly the best and it's a delight hearing about your tour. We look forward to getting you guys out on your next tour! Best, Jake.

The hubbie & I received the FoodTour as a gift from our daughter. As Houston residents it is unlikely we would ever have selected this for ourselves. However, the tour exposed us to the downtown area in a way we have never seen it. We expanded our knowledge of the area, had fantastic food experiences, and enjoyed meeting and chatting with the other tour guests. Christa was an excellent guide, making sure our needs were met, and sharing historical information. Ocasionally it was difficult to hear what she was saying, due to street noise or blaring music (which she requested the restaurant lower the volume), but overall it was an excellent experience!

— Becki T | Nov 18, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Rebecca, So glad to hear your enjoyed your gift! Nothing quite like a food tour led by a fun guide to show you new facets of your own hometown! I'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Christa, as I'm sure she'll be excited to hear that she impressed the locals in the group, and that you felt taken care of throughout your experience. Maybe next time the whole family will come along? Cheers to great new memories! Inah

Lots of fun. Really unique and cool restaurants/bars we went to. our hostess Debra was very knowledgeable and nice. the other 6 people in our group made it special as they were from all over the US and Canada and a lot of fun. I'm sure my wife and I will return on our own to the area.

— Ed P | Apr 08, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Ed, That definitely sounds like a great time! I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Debra, she's the best. I know it can sometimes be intimidating when going into a tour with a group of strangers, but it sounds like they only enhanced the experience! I hope you made some fun new memories in Houston, and let us know when you feel like exploring another city! Cheers, Inah

Rick was a great guide! He provided interesting Houston history while on the walking tour. We had a great group of people that night! We all got along really well. I was so full by the time we got to the last spot. I would have liked to see the last spot be a dessert place instead of more savory foods. Wonderful experience that I would definitely do again! I want to try the Heights Food Tour next.

— Staci S | Dec 03, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Staci, I'm so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable time, not only with Rick, but with the other participants as well! I definitely understand wanting to end with something sweet and I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to our tour team. Let us know when you're ready for another tasty adventure! Cheers, Inah

Very pleasant atmosphere, with 9 of us on tour with the Debra, our guide. Everyone was very friendly and Debra gave us a great walking tour to several interesting restaurants and pointed out other interesting and historical points of interest. A variety of interesting and delicious food. A very delightful experience.

— Steven A | Oct 08, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Steven, We happen to think you're a delight! Thank you for your kind words, and I'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Debra. Best, Inah

Our guide was very good, the food was great and I loved some of the history from the experience.

— Tiffany S | Jul 02, 2018

It was so much fun to meet new people, walk around town, and try new restaurants and food. The history was very interesting and engaging. The portions were a great size. Hope to do it again.

— Victoria H | Nov 13, 2017

Good Food, Good company, great guide

— Gary Y | Apr 17, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Awesome guest! :) Thanks so much for sending this along! Let me know if you ever want to get out on another adventure!

First, our guide, Rick, did a FUNomenal job! The history info was Great! The food Exceptional! The atmosphere at all the stops was Heartwarming! The diversity of the group, cuisine, architecture, made this a Remarkable tour!!! I would recommend this tour to Anyone that's willing to walk, talk, eat, and just have a Wonderful time!

— Barry S | Feb 19, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Barry, Your review is FUNomenal! :) I want to use that word more often! I'm so happy you had a nice time, and I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Rick. I hope you now have some new favorite spots to visit! Let me know if you ever want to tour a new city! Cheers! Jennifer

Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurants were diverse and excellent. Portions were great. All around a wonderful experience!!!

— Andrea R | Aug 07, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed myself -- walking, talking history and eating delicious food! We had very nice and interesting people in our group also. Heidi, our guide, was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and low-key. She made the experience exactly what I hoped it would be! Hearsay [Lounge] was my favorite stop!

— Val W | Mar 13, 2017

You need to make it very clear on your booking info that alcoholic drinks are not included. It was a nice 3 + hours, but one time is enough.

— Luset R | Aug 31, 2016

The Downtown Food Tour was an amazing experience! I would recommend the tour to family and friends!

— Kristina A | Mar 06, 2016

At one restaurant, we were told drinks were included, but then we received a bill at the end. Would never have ordered knowing it was not included!

— Robin G | Jun 29, 2015

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