Downtown Austin Food Tour
Overview
The only locally owned and operated walking food tour in Austin. Explore Downtown Austin through the food, drinks, and stories that make the city feel alive.
This guided food tour is built for visitors who want more than just a meal. You’ll walk between local stops, taste Austin favorites like tacos, BBQ, and local drinks, and learn the stories behind the streets, landmarks, and hidden gems in the heart of the city.
It’s a relaxed, social way to experience Downtown Austin without guessing where to eat or what’s worth seeing. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, solo travelers, small groups, and anyone who wants a fun local introduction to Austin’s food scene.
What's Included
- Meals One food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants
- Alcoholic beverages One beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink
- Guided Downtown Austin food tour
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required
- Transportation to/from site
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings
Meeting Location
103 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
801 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701, USA
Tour ends downtown at our final spot.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5690046P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Meals. One food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants.
- Alcoholic beverages. One beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink.
- Guided Downtown Austin food tour.
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required.
- Transportation to/from site.
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Austin Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Austin Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsOne food item per restaurant with 4-5 restaurants
- Alcoholic beveragesOne beer, wine, soda, or expresso drink
- Guided Downtown Austin food tour
- Gratuities in person are recommended but not required
- Transportation to/from site
- Additional alcoholic drinks, cocktails, extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Can be accommodated for food allergies and dietary preferences
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
