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Roanoke Downtown Food and Cultural Tour
Roanoke, USA
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Roanoke’s food, history, architecture and culture on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour. Try up to seven food tastings from local restaurants and specialty food shops. Visit the Hotel Roanoke, one of the top historic hotels in the US, plus Cedars Lebanese Restaurant, the famed Texas Tavern, and the most locally sourced downtown restaurant. Along the way, uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, back alleys and the Star City’s colorful history.
- Take a walking food tour of Roanoke
- Enjoy five to seven tastings at local eateries
- Stop at some of the city’s iconic locations
- Small-group ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA
Meet Tour Guide in the main lobby. (540) 309-1781 - Call if lost or running late.
Start time
11:00 AM
End point
- Center In The Square1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
This ending location is with three blocks of the starting location.
What To Expect
Taubman Museum of Art
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Center in the Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Gail_J
This was a great tour. Our guide Terrie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastically shared the history and culture of Roanoke. The food was incredible and was representative of the area. We highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
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68 reviews
LaDonna_M, Nov 2023
Love the shrimp and grits at Billy's. Best I have ever had and makes me want to go back. Excellent tour for anyone of any age. Not too much walking, but lots to experience.
Gail_J, Nov 2023
This was a great tour. Our guide Terrie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastically shared the history and culture of Roanoke. The food was incredible and was representative of the area. We highly recommend this tour.
simon_h, Oct 2023
Narrative at each location,of course the food.The tour was just long enough to get a feel for downtown Roanoke!
Lot of facts I wasn’t aware of! Very informative History lesson!
William_S, Jan 2023
Everything about it was a learning experience . The guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. We had a Great time.
Katherine_O, Nov 2022
Our first time in Roanoke. The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and the food was awesome! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
Tina_W, Oct 2022
Our tour guide Terri was awesome. Funny. Knowledgeable. Showed us great history!!
We had a small group and enjoyed getting to know the members in the group. Great experience!!
Pamela_P, Jul 2022
Hearing the history of the city of Roanoke spoken by a great guide. The food was delightful. The grits at Billy’s was the best.
Lisa_W, Apr 2022
I had no idea the history of Roanoke was so interesting. Hope the fire station stays. The story of the horses licking the stone foundation was cool. Also didn’t realize there would be so much history along with the tasting. Loved it!
Ginger_K, Apr 2022
This tour is a must-do! It is a great food tour that is full of food, history and downtown info. Larry knows his city very well and it shows. Every site was eager to greet us and Larry, which says a lot in the food tour industry. He accommodated a food allergy in our group with expertise. I will go back on this tour and take my family.
Jody R, Oct 2016
Amelia our tour guide was great! Her memory for dates and history combined with an obvious passion for food and the city really made the tour great. It's an awesome way to spend an afternoon getting to know a new city and enjoying some really good food!!
From $78.00
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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