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About this activity

Our Downtown Ithaca Food Tour is a narrated, guided tour of the heart of Ithaca. You will visit six different one-of-a-kind restaurants that showcase the incredible variety of what this town has to offer. Delicious food tastings, enough for a full lunch, will be served by these locally-owned culinary hotspots.

Between scrumptious samplings, you’ll be treated to a local’s knowledge of Ithaca’s history and culture. Your expert guide will share their love for their hometown as they showcase historic sites, architectural gems, public art, and so much more. At the end of the tour, you’ll be well acquainted with Downtown Ithaca’s attractions, restaurants, upcoming events, and more.

The Downtown Ithaca Food Tour is perfect for Ithaca locals and visitors alike! Whether you’re a first time visitor or a lifelong “townie” we guarantee that you’ll walk away with a satiated appetite and a new perspective on Ithaca’s culture, cuisine, and community.

This tour covers a 1.1 mile walking route which includes stairs.

Our tasting locations include:

Moosewood Restaurant

World-famous natural foods restaurant renowned for their James Beard award-winning cookbooks.

Ten Forward Cafe

Star Trek themed vegan cafe featuring fabulous milkshakes, hot & cold sandwiches, and dessert baked fresh daily.

Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine

Ethiopian restaurant serving authentic ancestral recipes cooked to order.

Mama Said Hand Pies

Made by hand & baked to perfection, this mom-and-pop business bakes savory hand pies with fillings that celebrate comforting flavors from around the world.

F. Oliver's

A specialty culinary boutique featuring high quality extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, custom spice blends, & Finger Lakes gifts.

Sweet Melissa's @ Press Bay Alley

Small ice cream shop offering handmade hard ice cream made with a from-scratch base in a rotating array of inventive flavors. Vegan desserts & freshly-baked sweets available daily.

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Included

6 generous food tastings (enough for a full meal!
1 craft cider, beer, or soda tasting.
Gratuity for restaurant staff.
Exclusive coupons from all tasting locations.
Lunch

Not included

Gratuity for tour guide.

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. If you have any SERIOUS allergies or aversions which are not covered by these categories, please list them so we can inform you of any foods to avoid during your experience. Dietary restrictions must be indicated in advance at the time of ticket purchase; last minute dietary changes during the tour cannot be accommodated.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
We recommend having a light breakfast the morning of your tour.
Our tours take place rain, snow, or shine. Please dress accordingly.
Tour route covers 1.1 miles of level ground and involves stairs.
Refunds not available after tour has begun.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers