Downtown Dallas Historic Food Tour: Taste What Dallas Invented
Overview
Dallas didn't just make history it invented the food you're about to eat. On this 3-hour walking tour through the Historic West End and Downtown Dallas, you'll taste the dishes this city actually created, stand where JFK was assassinated, and eat your way through the landmarks every visitor comes to see with a local guide who knows the stories behind all of it. Slow-cooked Texas BBQ, scratch-made Tex-Mex, and an ice-cold drink at every stop. Gluten-free options available at every stop.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratutity
Meeting Location
1710 North Record Street
Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1718 North Market Street
Dallas, TX 75202, USA
One street over from the starting point.
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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dallas Cattle Drive Sculptures
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Main Street District
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Giant Eyeball
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-432588P2
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratutity.
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 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Dallas Historic Food Tour: Taste What Dallas Invented is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Dallas Historic Food Tour: Taste What Dallas Invented 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
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratutity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
