Top 15 USA Street Food Tours

1.Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Spend about 2.5 hours tasting your way through Charleston’s Upper King Street area with a city-certified guide. You’ll visit four restaurants in Cannonborough, Elliotborough, or Radcliffeborough, with guides such as Mimi, Sommer, and Charley bringing local food history to life. The small group is capped at eight people.

“Tour was great. The wine bar was a bust. Could have skipped that entirely for a different place. And the whole waffle would have been the best end to the tour, not just a taste”

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2.Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Spend three hours walking Portland’s Central Eastside with a local Lost Plate guide such as Herb or Michelle. Visit Cartopia, Hawthorne Asylum, and Goat Blocks for up to seven food-cart dishes, beer, and a pretzel with beer cheese. The one-mile route mixes international flavors, Portland history, and a small group capped at ten.

“It was a wide variety of cuisines with a robust sampling at each. Loved that the tour guide was a local so really had a handle on the various places”

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3.Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Walk across the San Ysidro border with a local guide and spend about seven hours tasting Tijuana street food, visiting markets and city sights, and stopping for a drink. Guides including Carlos, Marisol, Victor, Tadeo, and Humberto tailor the day to your interests, though the exact food stops can change.

“Must do activity. Great experience overall. Best way to experience the culture and the people. Our tour guide was the best!!”

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4.New York City Food Cart Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $60

Follow a food-focused guide through Midtown or the Financial District, stopping at five carts for generous samples such as halal dishes, soul food, curry, falafel, waffles, and more. Guides including Brian, Amanda, Sarah, and Doug have shared food-cart history, city stories, and practical insight in groups capped at 12.

“This tour was my favorite part of visiting NYC, 6 generous samplings from food carts that are from different ethnic groups. Highly recommend !”

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5.Food Carts of Portland Bike Tour: local flavors and stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride from Southeast Portland to Ladd’s Addition, Mt. Tabor, Hawthorne, and Cartopia, stopping for coffee, tacos, savory snacks, and dessert. Bikes, helmets, water, and food samples are included. Guides such as Kelly, Sarah, Michael, Dylan, and Dustin bring local stories, though the route and menu can change with weather, dietary needs, and cart hours.

“We enjoyed the local perspective, the ride and the food! Would do another tour. We got to enjoy Bear as well.”

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6.Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join Chef Eric for a two-hour, small-group food walk through South Lake Union, beginning with an heirloom-corn tamale and continuing through Korean-Hawaiian fusion, sourdough bagels, a local burger, and a sweet finish at Lady Yum. You’ll hear neighborhood stories, sample Seattle-made food, and see the Amazon Spheres from outside.

“Eric is clearly a professional and knowledgeable Chef. He guided our group to a great collection of tastings and each one a delight. Such a fun tour.”

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7.The Ultimate New York City Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Join Greg, a born-and-raised New Yorker, for a 2.5-hour walk through Jackson Heights, Queens. Eat food from several countries, hear stories about local vendors, and visit small spots that are easy to miss. All food is included, and the route can be adjusted for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs.

“Amazing experience. Greg was very knowledgable and all round a superb way to sample the many excellent food trucks. Highly recommended. Thanks Greg! Martin, Leigh and Alek”

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8.No Diet Club – Best street food tour in Brooklyn ! (NYC)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 3h 30m · from $84

Spend 210 minutes with a local guide such as Stefano, Juliette, or Sandra, tasting Brooklyn favorites and food from its many cultures. Expect pizza, dumplings, empanadas, Jamaican patties, doughnuts, and possibly chopped cheese or beef patties, plus a walk past historic brownstones. Portions are shared, seasonal, and vegetarian-friendly.

“Stephan was great. Very knowledgeable, personable and the food was outstanding.”

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9.No Diet Club – Best street food tour in San Francisco !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $65

Join Emma or another local foodie guide for a three-hour walk through San Francisco’s Mission District. Share tastings ranging from Mexican dishes and fresh dumplings to a classic donut, while learning about the neighborhood and collecting food tips, photos, and new friends. Groups are limited to 10, with vegetarian options available.

“Had a great time meeting kind and welcoming people, sharing stories over delicious bites. Discovered very nice spots in my own neighborhood!”

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10.Denver Downtown 16th Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Walk central Denver for about 2.5 hours with a guide such as Austin, stopping for a Brown Palace pastry, empanada, bison chili, pizza, and duck bao. You’ll hear stories about the Brown Palace, 16th Street, Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower, and Larimer Square. Groups are capped at 15, with English guidance and mobile tickets.

“Our guide for the tour was wonderful he provided great insight on the history behind Denver Downtown! Highly informative. The food stops were amazing from bison chili, empanadas and boas your taste buds would not be disappointed! Thank you Austin for your hospitality”

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11.Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $69

Spend about two and a half hours walking less than a mile through Little Havana with guides such as Danny or Farouk. Try empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, seafood, pastries, churros, mojitos, sugarcane juice, and Cuban coffee. You will also visit a cigar factory, Domino Park, Calle Ocho, local art shops, and the Bay of Pigs Monument.

“Enjoyed the 3-hr tour! Danny was excellent, informative and conversational during the tour. He was upbeat and we all had a great time. We did this just prior to a Marlins game and it was a good location to be close to LoanDepot park. We were so full after the tour that we only drank a coffee at the game. A definite highlight to our weekend”

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12.Portland: Food Carts, Pods, & Patios Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Join an English-speaking guide such as Herb or Michelle for a three-hour, small-group food walk through Portland’s Central Eastside. You’ll sample hearty dishes from five to seven food carts, visit two food-cart pods, stop at a brewery, and finish near the Goat Blocks. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and plan for rain or shine.

“Highlight of the trip! Our guides were informative and fun, the food was delicious and varied and there was a good pace to the tour. I would definitely recommend it!”

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13.Tampa Riverwalk Street Food by the Bay 3 Hour Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Join Jimbo and AC at 2 pm for a three-hour food walk from Wagamama in Water Street to Sparkman Wharf. Expect Tampa Riverwalk views, cruise-port scenery, local restaurants, generous tastings, history, trivia, and possible gluten-free options. The group is limited to 15 people.

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14.Portland: Food Carts of the Eastside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Spend four hours cycling 8 to 12 miles through Portland’s Eastside with a guide such as Kelly, Dustin, or Michael. You’ll visit four food cart pods, sample several dishes, stop for coffee or tea, hear the story of Portland’s cart culture, and finish with a downhill ride back.

“Amazing tour of portland during the Winter! Kelly was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Loved the sites we went to and there was plenty of food and biking.”

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15.New York: Midtown Manhattan Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · from $54Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide by the yellow Wafels & Dinges kiosk near Bryant Park for a two-hour, one-mile walk through Midtown’s food-cart scene. Expect six listed tastings, water, vendor stories, and dishes that may include falafel, halal chicken, tacos, souvlaki, kati rolls, and Belgian waffles. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

“Very nice Guide with lots of insides of street food. The food was very tasty. Don't eat before that tour. Would recommend this tour to everyone visiting New York. Thanks for that exceptional experience.”

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