Dallas Deep Ellum Food & Street Art Tour by Food Tours of America

4.6 (70 reviews) Dallas, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Eat your way through Deep Ellum, where legendary music, bold food and street art come together in one distinctly Dallas experience. Enjoy 10 generous tastings at 4 restaurants, with plenty of food for a meal, featuring global flavors and Dallas favorites from Asian street food and Neapolitan-style pizza to creative tacos and more.

Between bites, follow the stories of the musicians who made Deep Ellum a destination. Walk through Blues Alley, discover the venues that gave blues and jazz artists a stage, and explore murals honoring Bessie Smith, Erykah Badu, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Blind Lemon Jefferson.

Even the restaurants have stories: enjoy your first tasting inside the former Curtain Club, once part of Deep Ellum’s legendary music scene, plus a special Food Tours of America tasting at a local marketplace.

The music, murals and flavors that make Deep Ellum unmistakably Dallas.

What's included

  • Restaurant gratuities
  • Guided Deep Ellum experience— discover its music history, Blues Alley, murals and street art
  • Enjoy a tasting created for the tour at Hawker's first Texas location inside the former Curtain Club
  • Water provided at restaurant stops
  • Custom tasting at 1890 Marketplace, plus unlimitied sampling with time to shop
  • 10 generous tastings at 4 handpicked Deep Ellum restaurants — enough food for a meal
  • Alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select stops only
  • Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
  • Transportation to and from the tour, parking fees

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Explore one of Dallas’ most distinctive neighborhoods, known for its legendary music, colorful street art and creative culture. Hear how Deep Ellum evolved and discover the people, places and stories that shaped the neighborhood you see today.
  2. Blues Alley
    10m
    Walk through Blues Alley, where Deep Ellum’s music history comes to life through colorful murals and street art. See works honoring local greats such as Bessie Smith, Erykah Badu, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan and Blind Lemon Jefferson, and hear about the blues and jazz artists who performed here and the venues that gave them a stage. Along the way, discover contemporary murals and street art that continue Deep Ellum’s tradition of creative expression.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour host inside Hawkers Asian Street Food. Street parking and paid parking lots are available throughout Deep Ellum. Please check posted signs and allow extra time for parking and walking to the meeting point. The tour ends a short walk from the starting location.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour through Deep Ellum and may include sidewalks, curbs, street crossings and periods of standing. If you have accessibility or mobility needs, please contact Food Tours of America before your tour so we can provide additional information about the route and participating venues.
  • Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 1 mile and standing for portions of the 2.5-hour tour. The experience includes both indoor and outdoor portions, so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • At least 72 hours’ advance notice is required for dietary accommodations and menu substitutions. Please provide the name of each guest and their specific dietary restriction or food allergy when booking.
  • Booking within 72 hours? Please provide your dietary needs at the time of booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute requests, but some substitutions may be limited or unavailable.
  • All accommodations depend on each restaurant’s capabilities and cannot be guaranteed. Substitutions may differ from the standard tastings, and in some cases, fewer tastings may be available.
  • Severe or life-threatening food allergies: Our tours visit multiple independent restaurants, and we do not control their kitchens or the potential for cross-contact. For this reason, our tours may not be appropriate for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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