This was a lot of fun and an insightful tour! Our guide James Beach was a TON of fun and made the tour worth it. He had a lot of stories and history about the area which was interesting to learn about the area. We stopped at about 5 restaurants and the food from each of the restaurants was really good at each stop. If you are looking for a fun tour to learn more about the Scottsdale area, this is a good one. Be ready for a lot of walking though, and wear comfortable walking shoes! read more

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Our tour was a great introduction to Old Town Scottsdale! Our guide, John (or James as he was known for our tour!), was such a great host. He shared so much background not only about the food but about Scottsdale itself. The stops were well planned and provided a great variety of items to sample. Our trip included pizza, tacos, a pasty, macarons, gelato, margaritas, beer, tea, popcorn and spice blends. I also thought the price was really fair for what we got. Highly recommend Taste It Tours and our guide John! read more

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I did the Downtown Phoenix tour and it was one of the best ever! This was my 8th food tour as these tours in new cities is a great way to check out new restaurants and learn some history. Our guide was Peter and he was very knowledgeable, entertaining and did an excellent job keeping us on track and ensuring everyone got the most out of the experience. Our tour had an amazing variety of food - started with Mexican at Chico Malo, moved to Italian at Rosso, donuts at Bosa, Thai Basil and finished with cookies, hot chocolate and live music at Cactus Cloud Cafe. The variety of food, pace and experience was top notch. In addition to the great food, we had the opportunity to go into the oldest and apparently haunted hotel in downtown Phoenix. Our entire group of 5 loved the entire experience, I HIGHLY recommend. read more

James was a phenomenal guide as we made our way around beautiful Scottsdale! My favorite stops were craft 64 and macaroons- so yummy. Loved ending with a sweet treat of gelato and knowledgeable staff at the tea shop. Highly recommend this tour and can't wait to try the Gilbert option! read more

Just finished the Old Town Scottsdale tour with Taste It Tours and I highly recommend! Our tour guide was James Beach and I have to say, he was a great host! Not only did he keep the group moving at a comfortable pace, he did so while entertaining us with great stories about the area. I am an Arizona native (56) years old and I am amazed at how much I learned today - and how much I ate! You definitely get enough food to keep you going. I can't decide if the pizza from Craft 64 was my favorite or the chicken taco from Cien Agaves. But for sure, the macarons from Ruze Cake House definitely earned them a return visit from us after the tour! I definitely recommend and plan to check out the others they offer as well! read more

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Such a fun tour! James was knowledgeable and fun! All the stops were delicious- the food was amazing and the drinks were great

The only Beach worth visiting in Arizona! James Beach was an amazing guide and the tour really exceeded my expectations. I had never been to Old Town Scottsdale and wasn't sure what to expect - but now we have a line-up of places to revisit. Can't wait! read more

James Beach was full if trivia and history of the area. He made the walking tour very interesting. Im stuffed

Awesome tour and great food. Highly recommended - Maggie is the best. She is as so knowledgeable and was great host. Would do it again. Taco tour all the way. read more

John was amazing tour guide!! I enjoyed all the places we went!!! Super cool history!

John was a great guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable. The food stops were great and very enjoyabl. Highly recommend.

John was an amazing guide -- he is very entertaining and knowledgeable. We loved the tour!

Easy walking tour with great food and interesting history of Old Town Scottsdale! 6 restaurant stops with a diverse variety of food and drinks to try. read more

Our guide was excellent but the restaurant choices were mediocre or disappointing except for Craft 64. The art walk was a fun part of the evening. Keep the guide and switch up the restaurants. read more

Our guide Mr. Beach was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We had such a good time the entire outing. He kept us informed and entertained. We enjoyed his professionalism and friendliness very much. The restaurant choices were good, and the tour ended perfectly with a stop to an ice cream shop that served flavorful coffee ice cream. It was a very nice day to be out. We all had a blast and definitely recommend this foodie tour! And highly recommend Mr. Beach!! read more

It was my first time visiting Scottsdale and taking this food tour was the perfect way to learn more about Old Town Scottsdale and eat some tasty food! At first I was a little worried that we wouldn't be getting enough food because there were only 4-5 stops, but by the end of the tour I was super full and happy. Our first stop was Cornish Pasty and this was by far my favorite! Before entering, Kyle (our tour guide) gave us a brief and interesting history of the pasty and how the restaurant was founded. We walked inside and were given half of the Thanksgiving dinner pasty and I was shocked at how delicious it was. Our second stop was CRAFT 64. Again, Kyle briefly told us the history about the building and the company before we walked in. We tried two different pizzas - margherita pizza and a fig jam & arugala pizza. It was great to eat a classic pizza and try another that I would never think to order. Our third stop was Cien Agaves. We were given a frozen marg, chips & salsa, and a crispy beef taco. The crispy beef taco was my second favorite and I wish I had the stomach space to eat more! Our fourth stop was a shop that specialized in olive oil and vinegar (forgot the name) I'm not too into this pairing but it was interesting to hear the store owners and their passion for developing and sourcing their products. Lastly, we finished the tour at Top Marks Cafe by getting a scoop of gelato. It was the best way to end the tour- super simple, not too heavy, and sweet. Also wanted to shout out our tour guide Kyle. He was the best!! He taught us so many interesting things about Old Town Scottsdale and the places we visited to. You could really tell he enjoyed his job, talking to us, and showing us around. He definitely made the experience 100x better. One important thing to note: 3 out of the 5 stops had accompanying alcohol samples, which greatly adds to the value of this tour. I personally only tried the frozen marg but everyone around me really enjoyed the other drinks! As you can tell, this food tour was amazing. They are VERY generous with their "samples," and Kyle was excellent. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. read more

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Oldtown Scottsdale Food Tour was delightfully and deliciously fun tour with our tour guide Noah. The tour starts by the neighborhood that is filled with art galleries. We had the BEST craft pizza with fig jam at the restaurant 64, and we tried delicious honey beer...we also enjoyed an English delicacy, a tequila margarita with tacos, a French treat at Ruze, and homemade Italian gelato. I would definitely not know some of these places existed because they are not in the center of the Oldtown. Also, Noah was sharing some history about Scottsdale and she was funny with telling us great stories. I would highly recommend this tour...its worth the money you pay because there is plenty of food served on the tour. read more

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Our daughter gifted us this experience for the Taste It Tours in Old Town Scottsdale. We have never been on a food tour and didn't know what to expect. We were the only couple who were local to AZ and it was great experience meeting new people from all over the US. Maggie was our tour guide and she was excellent. She combined the right amount of history, humor, and since we were locals, added her personal favorites of some local food spots not included on the tour. The food choices and portions at all the restaurants were tasty, something I may not have ordered, and right sized. My wife and I appreciated the history the most since we have lived in AZ for 13 years and learned more about Scottsdale on our tour than all the years we have been here. Thank you to Maggie for making the experience an enjoyable one. We will definitely check out the other Taste It Tours in AZ and look forward to booking other food tours while we travel. read more

My wife and I have lived in Arizona for decades, but we'd never done a food tour here before. Taste-It Tours did not disappoint. We went with the Downtown Gilbert tour, and not only was our tour guide, Cameron, extremely friendly and knowledgeable, but the food was fantastic! We went to five different restaurants that each served us something unique and delicious; from barbecue to Mexican to pizza to high-end Thai fusion, we got to sample so many different things (and we capped off the tour with some of the best ice cream I've personally ever had). Some of the meals were paired with alcoholic drinks, which aren't absolutely necessary but make a stellar addition if you're into trying new concoctions. The walk was super easy and we never strayed too far. There were also some great photo opportunities, and we even got a picture under the Gilbert town mural (courtesy of Cameron). I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone, even if you've been an AZ resident for a while. read more

Such a wonderful experience. Jessica, our tour guide was fantastic! We did the Old Town Scottsdale food tour as a team dinner after our leadership offsite. The team loved the experience! The variety was terrific, the food and drinks were all very good, and the service was too notch! This is definitely an experience we'll be repeating! read more

Had Kyle S as my tour guide and was amazing experience! Super energetic and passionate about food. The food was phenomenal and varied, and perfect small portions at each restaurant. Highly recommended tour! read more

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This is my 5th or 6th food tour - First one in Phoenix. Signed up for the waterfront Scottsdale tour but they switched me to the Old Town tour without asking. Not as well organized as most tours - the guide, while super nice, seemed flustered and unsure of herself. Tour started almost 30 minutes late. The food? Really only 2 of the 5 stops were a hit with our group. The olive oil/balsamic place would've been fine if there was bread to sample with. Didn't really enjoy the oil shots. The "tour"? - really no history or interesting facts along the walk. The guide was too soft spoken and unsure of herself. Unless you were right next to her you couldn't hear her, even with the portable microphone system. Pretty expensive for what we actually got. Not sure I can recommend. read more

Our kids gave us the Scottsdale waterfront food tour for Christmas. I was skeptical, but what a GREAT time! The tour guide had great information, I learned a lot of new things about the town I live in and visited some amazing restaurants. Absolutely great value and a MUST do. read more

We booked the Scottsdale Taco Tour given Taste it Tours, what an amazing and unique experience. First off, the entire tour would be not have been as enjoyable if it wasn't for our super friendly and outstanding guide Noah. Second, the food was amazing. Each stop offered something different and each one was delicious. No one in our group had a negative thing to say about any of the food that we sampled. It was an experience I would highly recommend anyone trying. It's a chance to taste truly local and authentic cuisine. As a side note and a heads up.....this tour will fill you up...go hungry. I recommend eating light before you take this tour. read more

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I recently went on a food tour of downtown Phoenix and LOVED it! The history was cool, the food was tasty, and the different restaurants we went to were top notch! Delaney was our tour guide and made this new city feel like home. If you have her as a guide, ask her about the spooky hotel downtown! Try the food tour in downtown Phoenix, you won't have a negative experience. read more

A great way to discover new and exciting places to eat and drink. Craft 64 was my favorite. Kyle S. did an amazing job! read more

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Went on the Trolley Tour today, it was really fun! Kyle S. our tour guide was great- entertaining and fun. Loved all the restaurants, Barrio Queen was my favorite. I am not a tea toddler so would skip the tea next time. All in all, a great way to spend an afternoon and see what Scottsdale has to offer. read more

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Julia Child said "people who love to eat are always the best people." The only thing better than talking about food is eating. Taking Taste It Tours definitely brings that love together for you without the messy details of deciding where to go explore. Our food tour guide was Jess who not only is the owner but quite the passionate foodie. She'll give you snippets of history lessons that won't bore you and maybe make you a Jeopardy contestant. Her energy is contagious and genuinely welcoming; but she'll give you space to devour your delish carbs! They offer downtown Phoenix and Old Town Scottsdale tours with certain options of day or evening tours. As my fellow foodies mentioned, every penny spent is your belly thanking you for the delicious goodness. How can you beat $62 for 6 stops with food and drinks????? Your drinking tab alone would be more than that as a thirsty desert dweller living in the valley. The Scottsdale tour was awesome with my fave stops at Craft 64, Cornish Pasty, Barrio Queen and Classic Cakes and Confection. You'll even get a chance to ride the trolley on the last leg of the tour; be prepared for a few miles of walking. But hey, it will make the eating and drinking delishness less guilty! Your Fitbit will love you as much as your belly does! I cannot wait to take the downtown Phoenix tour. read more

The Scottsdale tour was fantastic! Kyle S was a fantastic host, and everything was tasty! Will be looking forward to the Downtown tour. read more

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I was apprehensive at first being new to the area! I was looking for something new to discover and taste! Noah our guide could not have been more kind or friendly if she tried. The food was amazing and I felt welcome the entire time! How fun was it learning about local places with great options! I just wanted to eat great food, but being guided by her and enjoying a deli pi's meal was well worth it will be recommending to my sister in law coming here for her bachelorette party such a first idea read more

Kyle our tour guide was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the restaurants and surrounding area. Loved the Scottsdale tour. Yummy places and drinks at every stop. read more

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Our guide Kyle made this an informative and memorable experience. We had a great selection of food, learned some history about Scottsdale, and met some amazing people! I would only change one thing, I'd give out the discount card for the vendors at the beginning of the tour to encourage guests to support the businesses above the sampling. Every shop was warm, welcoming, and offered a delicious treat! If you are in Scottsdale take this tour! read more

I am a native of AZ but this food tour is for Locals and visitors alike! I am super impressed, I learned so much about Scottsdale and was able to try restaurants I hadn't been to or even heard of. Trey was an amazing tour guide, knowledgeable of the area and the food. Great personality and super fun to be around. Craft 64 was my favorite followed by Los Olivos, but all 5 stops were great. What a fun way to spend a spring afternoon in my own home state. I highly recommend this, a great price point, history lesson, fun tour guide and you will leave full on super yummy local food and cocktails. read more

This tour was awesome. I left stuffed and satisfied. We stopped at three restaurants where the samples weren't samples. They were practically entrees! Our last stop (the fourth stop) was a coffee/pastry shop and the cookies were to die for. The tour was definitely worth every penny we spent. We also opted for the alcohol sampling and that too was pretty awesome. The tour consisted of walking at least 1-2 miles so please be prepared and wear comfortable shoes. read more

This was our first food tour that we went on! We had so much fun and the restaurant that we were able to go to was amazing. They educated us on the food and origination of the restaurant. Our guide also really good and told us a lot about the history of Scottsdale. I can't wait to do another tour. read more

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I did the Phoenix Taste it Phoenix Food Tour with Jessica. She was awesome. This is definitely more than just a food tour, I also got to learn about Phoenix as we walked by different landmarks in downtown. Jessica was a fantastic guide, my favorite spot was the Cornish Pastry. It was a little bit more than 3 hours total, with a cookie and tea at the end. read more

Our guide, Jessica, was knowledgeable and fun. The food (and beverage) tastings were delicious. Great way to learn a bit about the history of phoenix and enjoy some of its best dining. read more

We just completed our third tour with Taste It Tours and we've been impressed with all of them. All 3 tours are distinct and are loaded with excellent restaurants. I've spent quite a bit of time downtown, but it can be daunting and I haven't ventured much to explore and try new things. The tours take you to the places you may not notice as you whiz by, give the history (yes Phoenix has history), and overall just slow you down to take in the sights, sounds, and of course, food! Can't decide which tour to take? Start with the Original, then the warehouse and finally the evening. Really, they're all good! Tips: Have a light snack before starting the tour. Yes you do get a lot of food, but keep in mind that the tours start at 2pm or 6pm. You have introductions, overview, some history and then a short walk to the first restaurant. If you're skipping lunch, you might be very hungry when you arrive as the first restaurant. 2) Wear comfortable shoes. You will be walking about 2 miles. Nothing strenuous or fast paced, but just be conformable (also wear comfortable clothing as you will get full). 3) Pace yourself! Don't eat everything that is in front of you. Each restaurant gives a fair amount of food, now multiply that by 3+ more restaurants that remain on the tour...You get the idea. You will be full! Highly recommend for anyone: locals, out of town visitors, guests of locals, team building, etc. Really, who doesn't like food! Side Note: Taste it Tours was founded by a few Phoenix locals who love food and their city. They have only been around about a year now and have been doing extremely well. They base their business around supporting local businesses (local supporting local). I'm excited to see how well they've done and wish them all the best (More tours are in the works and I will definitely be taking them!) read more

I loved every bit of this cheese & wine is my total favorite part of this trip loved everyone else that joined us to dine in thanks!

I have taken two "Taste It Tours" and I honestly am ready for my third asap. As soon as I knew Taste It Tours existed I knew that it was something I had to do. A food tour is what my family and I joke about doing every time we visit a new city so when I realized there was an organized tour I could take them on in Phoenix I signed us all up. The first tour we took was the day tour which was a blast. Not only did we get to try some new, unique, local eateries but learned about the history of downtown Phoenix at the same time. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the food was amazing. My favorite stop was Fair Trade Cafe which I have already visited at least 3-4 times since the tour. The evening tour was just as great with even more amazing restaurants to check out. I was even more impressed with the menu/drink samplings and restaurant choices this go around. There was more of a focus on the food & drink versus the history which was a nice change from the day tour. Overall I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone that loves food & wants to learn more about great local restaurants. In addition I would suggest you go for the $10 drink samplings since it only adds to the fun! The Taste It Tour Team knows what they are doing and has done their research to provide the customers with the highest quality experience. Can't wait to check out their new tours! read more