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Dallas Deep Ellum Food Tour with Street Art 2.5 hr
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70 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Dallas
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Taste 10 dishes at four Deep Ellum restaurants, then explore Dallas music history, Blues Alley and murals on a guided walk.
About this tour
Taste your way through Dallas Deep Ellum, a neighborhood where bold flavors share the streets with music history and vivid murals. This 2.5-hour walking tour serves 10 generous tastings at four restaurants, with enough food for a meal and a sweet finish.
Begin at Hawkers Asian Street Food, inside the former Curtain Club, then sample dishes from a lineup of local restaurants that spans global flavors and Dallas favorites. Stop at 1890 Marketplace for a special tour tasting and time to browse. Between bites, explore Deep Ellum’s colorful art corridors and murals honoring musicians including Bessie Smith, Erykah Badu and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Walk through Blues Alley as your guide shares stories of the blues and jazz artists and venues that shaped the area’s identity.
Meet your guide inside Hawkers and expect about a mile of walking, with indoor and outdoor stops. Comfortable shoes are a smart choice, and advance notice is needed for dietary requests; accommodations depend on each restaurant. Come hungry for a flavorful introduction to Dallas Deep Ellum Food Tour, where every stop adds another layer to the neighborhood’s story. Book your place and discover Deep Ellum one tasting at a time.
Highlights
- Savor 10 generous tastings across four Deep Ellum restaurants
- Explore murals honoring Dallas music legends
- Walk Blues Alley and hear stories of its blues and jazz legacy
- Taste a custom creation at Hawkers inside the former Curtain Club
- Browse 1890 Marketplace and enjoy a special tour tasting
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour
- 10 food tastings at four restaurants
- Dessert tasting
- Restaurant gratuities
- Water at restaurant stops
- Custom tasting at 1890 Marketplace
- Unlimited sampling at 1890 Marketplace
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages, available for purchase at select stops
- Guide gratuity
- Transportation to and from the tour
- Parking fees
- Extra food and drinks
- Personal purchases
Ratings on each provider
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4.64 / 5 · 70 reviews
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Important information
- Meet your tour host inside Hawkers Asian Street Food; the tour ends a short walk from the starting point.
- Allow extra time for parking and walking to the meeting point; street parking and paid lots are available nearby.
- Expect to walk approximately 1 mile and stand for portions of the 2.5-hour tour, including sidewalks, curbs and street crossings.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; the tour includes indoor and outdoor stops.
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- Dietary accommodations require advance notice, ideally at least 72 hours; availability depends on each restaurant and is not guaranteed.
- Tell your guide and restaurant staff about food allergies before eating; tours may not be suitable for guests with severe or life-threatening allergies due to cross-contact risks.
- Wheelchair accessible; contact the provider ahead of time about route and mobility needs.
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
How much food is included?
The tour includes 10 tastings at four restaurants, described as enough food for a meal.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Request accommodations at least 72 hours in advance. Restaurant capabilities vary, so substitutions are not guaranteed.
Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?
The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the route includes walking, curbs and street crossings. Contact the provider ahead of time to discuss your needs.
Where does the tour meet?
Meet your host inside Hawkers Asian Street Food. The tour ends a short walk from the starting point.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.64 on Viator (GetYourGuide shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Dallas
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.
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