Downtown Las Vegas Walking Food Tour

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Duration
3 to 3.5 hours (Secret Food Tours)
Price
$129.99 per person (Secret Food Tours: Historic Downtown Las Vegas); drink upgrade extra
Departs from
Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Secret Food Tours meeting point)
Age policy
Secret Food Tours: children welcome; free for children 2 and under. Drink upgrade 21+ with valid ID.

About

A Downtown Las Vegas food tour is a guided walk that samples small plates at several local restaurants and shops, with history told along the way. Downtown suits the format: its blocks are short, and older casinos sit near newer independent spots on Fremont East.

Secret Food Tours runs the Historic Downtown Las Vegas tour from the Plaza Hotel & Casino at 1 Main Street. The operator lists about 8 stops over 3 to 3.5 hours. Its published menu includes Hawaiian musubi and teriyaki, a chocolate bite, the shrimp cocktail at Saginaw's Delicatessen, a margarita stop, New York-style pizza, and a stop at Downtown Container Park.

The itinerary can change based on venue availability and weather. The operator says the tour covers just over a mile, with about 45 minutes of walking spread between stops.

What to expect

You meet your guide at the Plaza, who carries an orange umbrella. The tour opens with the story of the city's name, which the operator says means 'The Meadows'. It then passes through an antiques-filled stop and a Hawaiian food stop, then a chocolatier and Saginaw's Delicatessen for shrimp cocktail.

Heading east, the group has a margarita and a Latin and Polish fusion bite, then a 1970s-style New York pizzeria. At Container Park you enter past the giant praying mantis sculpture before a final stop for the tour's undisclosed 'secret bite'. The operator describes the food as a tasting menu that adds up to a full meal with dessert.

Who runs it

Several companies run this tour from Las Vegas. These are the published terms on each company's own site; we don't rank them or earn anything from them.

  • Secret Food Tours - Historic Downtown Las Vegas$129.99 per person 路 3 to 3.5 hours 路 About 8 food stops (e.g. musubi, Saginaw's shrimp cocktail, chocolate, pizza), water, a local guide; optional 3-drink upgrade for 21+; departures 12, 2 and 4 p.m.
  • Taste Buzz Food Tours$124 per person (all ages) 路 ~3 hours 路 Walking and sightseeing tour through Fremont East, 10+ tastings at 4-5 local restaurants and eateries (a full meal), stories and tips, a digital group photo; under 1 mile of walking; capped at 12 people; meeting point sent in the confirmation email

Good to know

  • Wear comfortable shoes. The route covers just over a mile, and the operator says some parts must be outdoors and the sun is often hot.
  • Secret Food Tours says it does not issue refunds. It may cancel for extreme weather, and it runs tours even with two guests.
  • Many dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. Contact the operator before booking.
  • The tour may not be wheelchair or stroller accessible. The operator asks guests to contact it before booking.
  • The optional drink upgrade adds three drinks and requires guests to be 21 or older with valid ID. Non-drinkers should tell the guide at the start.
  • Bookings are online only. Cash is not accepted.

Questions about Downtown Las Vegas Walking Food Tour

How much is the Downtown Las Vegas food tour?

Secret Food Tours lists its Historic Downtown Las Vegas tour at $129.99 per person. That covers the food at about 8 stops and water. A drinks upgrade with three drinks paired to the food is sold separately and requires guests to be 21 or older with ID. Children 2 and under join free, and private or group tours are quoted on request.

Where does the Downtown food tour meet?

Secret Food Tours meets at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The guide carries an orange umbrella. Listed start times are 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The tour then works east through Downtown toward Fremont East and Downtown Container Park.

How much walking is on the Downtown food tour?

Secret Food Tours says there are about 45 minutes of walking in total, broken up between food stops, and the route covers just over a mile. The guide sets the pace to the group. The operator notes some parts of the route are outdoors, so bring sun protection, and says the tour may not suit wheelchairs or strollers.

What food is on the Downtown Las Vegas food tour?

The operator's published menu lists musubi and teriyaki, a chocolate bite, shrimp cocktail at Saginaw's Delicatessen, an elote dog, a lobster montadito, a monthly charity pizza and a final secret bite. Water is included; other drinks come with the upgrade. Secret Food Tours says the menu can change with venue availability, weather and other circumstances.

Can I cancel a Secret Food Tours booking in Las Vegas?

Secret Food Tours says it does not issue refunds under its terms and conditions. It says it runs booked tours even with only two guests, but it may cancel a tour for extreme weather. Read the operator's full terms before booking, since the tour page refers to them for the details of any exceptions.

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