Food Tour - The Best of Downtown Austin

Name: Food Tour - The Best of Downtown Austin
Brand: Cozymeal
SKU: 21915
Price: 89 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

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all-inclusive: 6 food stops and taxes.

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What You’ll Do

Explore the gastronomic character of this colorful city and sample the goodness along the way!

Discover the flavors of Austin on this immersive food tour that celebrates the city’s vibrant culinary traditions and creative energy. From classic Texas BBQ to bold local favorites, experience the tastes that define this lively city.

Begin at Fareground, Austin’s modern downtown food hall, before diving into Central Texas pit-style BBQ brisket with pinto beans locals can’t get enough of. Savor a cult-favorite breakfast taco and a surprise fusion bite from a local food truck. Refresh with a smoothie made with Texas wildflower honey as you stroll past landmarks like Willie Nelson’s statue and the Austin City Limits venue. Conclude with a savory handheld pastry and a flan-inspired dessert crafted exclusively for the tour. Book today to taste Austin’s authentic flavors.

Alcohol may be enjoyed by those of legal drinking age.

Your Tastings

Stop 1

Meet outside Fareground, Austin’s modern downtown food hall, to begin the journey through the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

Stop 2

Kick things off with Central Texas pit-style BBQ brisket, served with pinto beans locals can’t get enough of. Follow it up with a cult-favorite breakfast taco — a must-try bite in the Austin food scene.

Stop 3

As the walk continues, pass by iconic landmarks like Willie Nelson’s statue and the Austin City Limits venue, soaking in the city’s musical roots and cultural spirit.

Stop 4

Pause at a favorite local food truck for a surprise fusion bite — a bold flavor twist that keeps Austin weird in the best way.

Stop 5

Cool down with a smoothie made using local Texas wildflower honey, then stroll down Congress Avenue while exploring stories behind Austin’s protected historic buildings.

Stop 6

Return to where it all began to enjoy a savory handheld pastry from a former bank building turned modern food hall. Finally, indulge in a flan-inspired dessert crafted exclusively for the tour — a sweet ending that captures Austin’s creative flair.

Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.

Tour Facts

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 12
Food Stops 6
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels Walking Food Tours

Meet your guide

Guide Bobby or Local Guide

20 reviews

Guide Bobby and their team’s exciting food tours are influenced by years of exploring sides of Austin’s culinary scene. True foodies at heart, your guide will take you on a journey to Austin's best places to eat where you’ll savor tastes from the city's eclectic menu, including celebrated barbecue and Tex-Mex favorites. Your guide will offer insightful regional knowledge and a first-hand sense of the character and culture of this vibrant town.

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What You’ll Do

Explore the gastronomic character of this colorful city and sample the goodness along the way!

Your Tastings

Stop 1

Meet outside Fareground, Austin’s modern downtown food hall, to begin the journey through the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

Stop 2

Stop 3

As the walk continues, pass by iconic landmarks like Willie Nelson’s statue and the Austin City Limits venue, soaking in the city’s musical roots and cultural spirit.

Stop 4

Pause at a favorite local food truck for a surprise fusion bite — a bold flavor twist that keeps Austin weird in the best way.

Stop 5

Cool down with a smoothie made using local Texas wildflower honey, then stroll down Congress Avenue while exploring stories behind Austin’s protected historic buildings.

Stop 6

Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.

Tour Facts

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 12
Food Stops 6
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels Walking Food Tours

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

Christina

03 Jun 2023

Ben was an amazing tour guide. Excellent and unique foods.

Todd

19 May 2023

Zachary was a very good guide. We enjoyed our tour!! We tipped him after the tour was complete.

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Libby

04 Apr 2024

It was a bit confusing when we went to the meeting point. According to the guide, our names were not on the list, and he had never heard of Cozymeal. Eventually it was figured out. The guide was good, although I thought he might tell us more information as we walked around. The food was good, although a bit strange to have the last 2 meals and drinks in the same spot. I would rate it good, but not great. We still tipped the guide in person.

Sophie

21 Jan 2024

Excellent! AJ was friendly, funny and made everything easy.

Shaune

23 Jul 2023

Didn’t receive guide contact info and as a result couldn’t find the tour.

Eric

08 Apr 2023

Pete was excellent. Very charismatic and friendly. Would recommend to friends and family.

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Melissa

20 Jan 2023

The food options and our tour guide Zachary made this a spectacular experience. Zachary was personable, engaging, entertaining, and knowledgeable. The tour was intriguing and well-paced. It offered a wonderful variety of food and plenty of it. We didn’t eat the rest of the day. This tour is a must when you’re in Austin. Hopefully, you’ll be lucky enough to have Zachary as your guide.

20 Jan 2023

We really enjoyed our tour guide and our group! It was both enlightening and satisfying. We didn’t remain at one spot too long and we truly loved all the food! The amusing thing is that the day before, we went to one of the barbecue restaurants. At the time, we enjoyed the food and with the group, we discovered a lot about the restaurant. Thank you! Without a doubt, we would use this tour in a different city.

Ben

20 Jan 2023

Myself, my husband and 16-year-old daughter absolutely love the food tour experience! As we walked, we were entertained by Zachary's superb and humorous knowledge of Austin! It was enjoyable to eat at some of the tastiest restaurants and discover the history of incredible Austin! Absolutely suggest Zachary!

Ann E.

20 Jan 2023

This was a fantastic tour. We sampled delectable food from six local restaurants and we learned about the peculiar history and culture of Austin. We truly enjoyed our tour guide, Ben. He knows all the best spots in Austin! Highly recommend this tour!

Faye

20 Jan 2023

Throughout the trip, Denise enthusiastically engaged with every one of us and was a very effective communicator. Four savory and two sweet downtown locations were accessible to us. Excellent selection and generous amounts ensure that you won't go hungry. skipping tonight's meal! I loved everything about this tour, and Denise deserves all the credit for our fantastic day today! I wholeheartedly endorse and would gladly take this tour one more. :)

Georgina

20 Jan 2023

Definitely worth it! Even though I don't particularly enjoy Mexican, Tex-Mex, tacos, or anything else on the menu, everything we ordered was tasty and different, despite my skepticism. When we reached stop 3, we were surprised to see that there were still three stops left. Without a doubt, skip dinner and go hungry! Denise was a fantastic tour guide. She was very attentive, friendly, and engaging, and she took excellent pictures of the group as we traveled. I had such fantastic encounters and would certainly suggest going on this trip!

Yya

07 Dec 2022

Dave was an excellent guide. He was interesting and entertaining, and he genuinely wanted to interact with everyone in our group. He seemed genuinely concerned about our enjoyment as a group, in my opinion. Dave was incredibly knowledgeable about the past and current events in Austin. Additionally, he took us to some fantastic food! Our time in Austin was definitely improved!

Shin

07 Dec 2022

Excellent cuisine tour, that was! Denise, our tour guide, was a very knowledgable local and an excellent introduction to the area. We always make an effort to take a cuisine tour when we travel since it's a wonderful opportunity to discover a city's personality while also learning about its history and architecture. This one is among the best because the cuisine was delectable, Austin/Texas centered, and really satisfying (we even took some leftovers home!). Highly recommended!

Gabrielle

02 Dec 2022

We participated in this culinary tour as Austin locals just for fun. Although we don't come downtown very often, we believed we knew the top spots and had a good enough sense of the neighborhood. As it happens, we had a chance to acquire information. I appreciated that our guide, Angela, made a very public introduction of herself and asked everyone to do the same. This gave me the chance to ask "the next question" as we moved from location to location or as we sampled the sweet or savory pleasures each venue had to offer. I discovered an excellent waterproof backpack manufacturer and Chicago dining options. Angela spent time at each venue letting us take it all in, sharing information at each meal (and in many locations between), and making sure we arrived at our destination on time. We plan to repeat it, despite the fact that we reside in Austin. This time, we'll be sure to ask for Angela.

Anastasia

02 Dec 2022

The tour was fantastic! Our tour guide, Angela, was excellent. A cuisine tour, in my opinion, is a fantastic way to get to know a new city. You get to experience some delectable local cuisine, visit some stunning architecture, and learn about the history! This tour covered all the essential ground to get a genuine experience of Austin cuisine. I was happy I had paid to include the drink package because it made the entire experience better. This is the interactive, interesting, and fun activity you should do while in Austin!

Vicky

01 Dec 2022

This tour was a well-planned itinerary of several fantastic gourmet sites, and it was a wonderful addition to our Austin visit. The 11 am departure acted as a lunch break spent wandering. Ben has a distinct, resonant voice that is simple to understand and was a 5 star***** guide. He interacted with each person in our party as he revealed his knowledge of the regional culinary tradition. We savored a wonderful variety of Austin gastronomic delights! We endorse Secret Food Tours of Austin, and if Benjamin is available to be your tour guide, you can look forward to a really enjoyable mid-day food experience. Success for the Secret Food Tour!

Raj

01 Dec 2022

This was a fantastic trip! We had delectable food from six local restaurants. We learned about the great history and culture of Austin and we adored our tour guide, Ben. He is familiar with every hot area in Austin! I highly advise taking this tour!

Viviane

30 Nov 2022

I've been on a few food trips with my spouse, but this one is the best! Despite the fact that I was really sleepy... I still thoroughly enjoyed every meal we had while on this trip. We sampled a total of 6 different dishes, including 2 sweet and 4 savory. In addition to learning about the restaurants we visited, we also stopped at several locations in Austin and learned about those locations' significance. Zach, our tour guide, was extremely informed, competent, and entertaining. His laid-back demeanor made the tour much more fun! In Austin, you must do this!

Amanda

30 Nov 2022

My husband, my daughter and I all enjoyed the culinary tour! As we walked, Zachary shared his amazing and entertaining knowledge of Austin with us. It was enjoyable to eat at some of the best restaurants while discovering the fascinating history of Austin!