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St. Louis Food Tour

Five stops, three hours and the St. Louis that locals know best. Walk downtown with a guide, skipping the tourist traps for neighborhood favorites, slow-smoked barbecue and the classics this city swears by, plus a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

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Secret Food Tours: St. Louis

Secret Food Tours: St. Louis
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St. Louis Food Tour

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Five stops, three hours and the St. Louis that locals know best. Walk downtown with a guide, skipping the tourist traps for neighborhood favorites, slow-smoked barbecue and the classics this city swears by, plus a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

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What you'll do

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Our Secret Dish: We open with our Secret Dish at a charming, historic spot we keep under wraps until you walk in. Its no-frills menu has won over locals for more than a century and perfectly captures the heart of the city's cuisine.
The City's Favorite Appetizer: Toasted ravioli, or "t-ravs" to locals, are meat-filled ravioli breaded, fried golden, dusted with Parmesan and dunked in warm marinara. They're crunchy outside, savory inside, and locals order them by the plateful.
St. Louis Style Calzone: Next comes a golden calzone stuffed with pepperoni and Italian sausage and sealed with Provel, the gooey, smoky cheese born out of St. Louis. Locals either adore it or refuse to touch it, so this is your chance to pick a side.
A Saucy Smokehouse: St. Louis takes its barbecue sauce seriously, and this smokehouse, led by a fine-dining-trained pitmaster, gives you plenty to work with. Tender brisket, smoked low and slow for most of a day, served with a lineup of house-made sauces to try side by side.
A Sweet Finish from Downtown's New Wave: We end with the dessert St. Louis is known for: gooey butter cake, served at an independent shop bringing fresh energy downtown. It's a firm, cookie-like base under a soft, sticky layer of butter and sugar. Ask any local what to eat before you leave town, and this is your answer.

Upgrade your Secret Food Tour: St. Louis experience with a curated package of locally crafted drinks. You must be 21 or older and have a valid ID.

 

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*Please note: the itinerary and menu are subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
*Please note: we can't accommodate pets on our food tours.
*Please note: this tour is suitable for guests aged 18 and over only.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste

THE FOOD

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Our Secret Dish, a beloved local staple
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Toasted Ravioli
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St. Louis Style Calzone
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St. Louis BBQ Smoked Brisket
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Gooey Butter Cake

THE DRINKS

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Upgraded drink package available for purchase

Why join our St. Louis food tour?

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Locally Curated Menu

Designed by locals in St. Louis to showcase the most authentic local dishes

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Discover St. Louis Secrets

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Meeting Spot

We'll meet at the Old Courthouse, at the entrance on N Broadway. If you have any questions. Please email us.

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Mon - Sat 11:00 AM

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

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*** All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you [number] drinks.

Where is the meeting spot?

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*** You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

We will send you meeting place details before the day of the tour. The meeting spot is [Location].

Your guide will be carrying an Orange umbrella so will be easy to spot.

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Where the tour will end?

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*** The food tour will end at [Location]

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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*** You can always tell our guides of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We will adapt the menu so you can fully enjoy the tour! If you have any doubts or concerns, feel free to email us at [Email] before booking. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour with us and they all enjoyed it very much.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

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We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the Food tour!

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

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*** To join our food tour, you should wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 45mins of walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

How many people max are on this tour?

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*** We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and he will do his best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

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Top - quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

Are the food tours wheelchair and/or stroller accessible?

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Many of our tours are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. We recommend contacting us before booking to discuss this specific tour and accessibility options.

What is the lowest price guarantee?

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We always offer the lowest price on our Secret Food Tours. If you find one of our food tours listed at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.

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