Original River Market Food Tour


​Join us for a taste of Kansas City food tour around the River Market neighborhood that will take your taste buds around the world. We'll visit 3-4 locally owned establishments and taste local favorites, hear the stories surrounding the food as well as tidbits of history. The tastings will include enough food to be equal to lunch. Come hungry. Leave satisfied. 

Feel the beat of the oldest and most charming streets in the city. Taste off-the-radar eats, hear tales of the Wild West, gambling halls and shady characters that pepper Kansas City History as you stroll and eat your way through the historical heart of the River Market neighborhood and the site of the founding of Kansas City. $48

Tours run at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday; 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. 

If you're here for a conference, or your a local and don't see a public tour that works for you, private tours are available for four or more people. Email kcwalkingtours@gmail.com for availability. 

Please note, if you book a tour and the minimum number of 4 has not been reached, the tour may be cancelled.​

The details 
When:
Tours are given during the weekday and on Saturday/Sunday.
 
Time:
Tours start at 11 a.m. 
Check our calendar for current tours. 

​Duration:
Approximately 2 hours in length.
 
Meeting location :
In the River Market. The exact location is given when tickets are purchased.
 
Weather:
Tours take place rain or shine.
 
Dress:
Wear casual and comfortable shoes and clothing.
 
Capacity:
Fifteen people per tour group, in addition to one guide per group.
 
Food:
Four Tastings are seated inside at restaurants in the River Market and two within the City Market (heated seating inside the City Market in the winter). We're adding partner restaurants often. Subject to change without notice. 
  • The husband/wife team at the The Homesteader Cafe that sources from local farmers 
  • Taste of Brazil in the City Market.. Wait until you munch on the cheese bread. 
  • BabyCakes. Best. Cupcakes. Ever. 
  • Cafe Al Dente. A neighborhood hangout. Take it from a local, the meatballs melt in your mouth.
  • Il Lazzarone is serious about Neapolitan style pizza. Every bite pops. 
  • Beignet in the City Market. Best Cajun and Creole in the city. 

​Included:
All food tastings, tips and taxes at restaurants are included. The food served is more than enough for most people's lunch. Water is available at most of the establishments.
 
Food subs:
At this time, we can't provide food substitutions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. The River Market Food Tour has been designed to highlight the best and most distinctive foods from each establishment, some do not have substitutions.
 
Tipping:
Tour guide gratuities are not included in the price of the tour. Gratuities are accepted and appreciated if you had a wonderful experience.