Houston Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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On our Secret Food Tours: Houston, you’ll enjoy a vast variety of dishes and drinks from the fourth biggest city in the USA.
We'll guide you through the vibrant heart of Houston, Downtown, and unravel the secrets of its exceptional culinary landscape.
Houston Downtown is a melting pot of diverse cultures and flavors that truly sets it apart. The culinary scene in this bustling hub proudly wears the crown of being the most internationally influenced within the Lone Star State.
Houston Downtown is a melting pot of diverse cultures and flavors that truly sets it apart. The culinary scene in this bustling hub proudly wears the crown of being the most internationally influenced within the Lone Star State.
At the end of the tour, you’ll have sampled some of Houston’s most famous and delicious food and beverages, gaining a better understanding of our culture and traditions.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Before we start exploring this multicultural city, we’ll learn about the Clock Tower and an Iconic stop by an to Downtown Houston, Discover a traditional southern comfort delight, with boudin and bacon.
Downtown Historic District Market Square
You will visit a place with a ton of local charm to experience an authentic mexican delicacy.
What‘s Included
Catfish Po’Boy
Our Irresistible Secret Dish
Creamy, Locally Crafted Ice Cream
Crispy Brisket Eggrolls
Flavor-Packed Quesabirria Taco
Gratuities
Transportation
Options
Houston Small Group Food Tour
Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Houston in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Houston Food Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Houston for only you and your group
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Multiple genres of food tasting galore!!!😋😋😋
marvinrX5915SY,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Violet was very knowledgeable of the area, architecture n history of the downtown Houston area EXTREMELY well! PS: WE LOVED the EXPERIENCE VIOLET 💜💯💜
Wonderful tour & Guide!
Nae22,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Violet was a great tour guide! We learned a lot & the food choices were great too! She is full of knowledge & could answers our questions easily. We will most definitely recommend the tour!
Excellent tour of downtown Houston with great food
Kenneth H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great walking tour of downtown Houston where we sampled a number of local Houston foods - much of it fusion street food. We had Vietnamese, tex mex, italian, cajun and creole. Violet, our tour guide was great - extremely knowledge about the food and Houston culture/history
Great Tour! Our guide was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable about history of Houston. The food stops were all great!
Vicky M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour! Our guide was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable about history of Houston. The food stops were all great!
Taste and tour downtown H-Town!
G47WOdavida,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Justin was an A+ guide. We met in the heart of downtown Houston where Justin walked us around the historic marketplace and old buildings. I didn't realize how many building survived in downtown Houston! We had a great slice of unique pizza in a quaint pizzeria, found an egg roll with a Texas twist in a basement food hall, enjoyed a fresh catfish po' boy, and ended with dang snappy ice cream on the rooftop of an old post office that offered a phenomenal view of downtown Houston.
Houston Hidden Treats
E9580FNvanessam,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Houston with Justin. He shared history of Downtown Houston, explained some of the meaning behind the murals and took us to some amazing places to experience what Houston has to offer. Food tastings were generous. We were full but I’m glad we got to have some delicious ice cream to see a spectacular view of Houston. Thanks Justin for taking us around your home.
Houston-We had NO problems 😊
keyonnam2017,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very hearty. Full of history and food. Good food! Justin was great!! Will look for other tours in other countries/cities. Houston I'll be back!
Fun and informative.
Mike Ruzicka,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lot of fun. We had a group of people in town for a convention and the food tour was s nice diversion! Our tour guide was a good guy and loved what he was doing.
Enjoy H-town food
Tanya K,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We found a few new hidden places to eat that we would have never visited! We also learned some history along the way.
A great food tour full of the flavors of Houston 🍽️🚶♂️
gloriahG8795PG,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The food in downtown Houston was great. The guide explained the story of the city, food history and culture in a very friendly way. From Brisket Eggrolls, Tacos, Vietnamese Chicken-Rice to local ice cream - every tasting is a new taste experience. The walking distance was also comfortable, and the tour was enjoyable throughout. Would definitely recommend if you're new to Houston or a foodie traveler!
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