Fort Worth Stockyards Foodie Tour by Food Tours of America

Duration2h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Come hungry and discover the Stockyards through its food, legends and places most visitors walk right past. Enjoy 6 tastings with plenty of food for a meal, including a BBQ brisket taco, Choctaw fry bread, chicken-fried steak slider, Texas-sized onion ring, smoked brisket elote and cajeta-filled churros.

Between bites, follow Cowtown’s story from cattle drives and cowboys to rodeos, outlaws and old saloons. See Texas Longhorns on Exchange Avenue, hear about Bonnie and Clyde’s Stockyards connection and discover the world’s first indoor rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum.

When available, enjoy a VIP visit with the innkeeper at historic Miss Molly’s, a former bordello known for its colorful past, reported hauntings and ghostly legends.

Texas food, legendary stories and a side of the Stockyards most visitors never discover.

What's included

Restaurant gratuities
Guided foodie walk through the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
6 tastings at 5 handpicked restaurants — enough for a meal, with Texas favorites and a sweet finish
Souvenir photo postcard at Side Saddle Saloon
Water provided at points throughout the tour
VIP visit with the innkeeper at historic and haunted Miss Mollie’s, when available
Fort Worth Herd cattle drive before the tour, when available — watch from Riscky’s

Alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select stops
Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
Transportation to and from the tour, parking fees

What to expect

Fort Worth Herd
Pass by

When available, watch the famous Fort Worth Herd cattle drive at 11:30AM or 4:00PM before your foodie tour begins as Texas Longhorns make their way down historic Exchange Avenue—a signature Stockyards tradition. Line up early!
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Pass by

Explore the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards as your guide shares the stories of cattle drives, cowboys, Texas Longhorns, rodeos, outlaws and old saloons that helped earn Fort Worth its Cowtown reputation.
Exchange Avenue
Pass by

Explore the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards as your guide shares stories of cattle drives, cowboys, Texas Longhorns, rodeos, outlaws and old saloons that helped earn Fort Worth its Cowtown reputation.
Livestock Exchange Building
Pass by

See the historic Livestock Exchange Building, once at the center of Fort Worth’s booming livestock industry and known as the “Wall Street of the West.” Hear how cattle buying and selling helped turn the Stockyards into one of the nation’s great livestock centers.
Cowtown Coliseum
Pass by

Along the way, see historic Cowtown Coliseum and hear how this Stockyards landmark became part of Fort Worth’s legendary rodeo story, including its connection to the world’s first indoor rodeo.
5m

When available, enjoy a special visit with the innkeeper at historic Miss Molly’s, a former bordello known for its colorful past, reported hauntings and ghostly legends. Hear the stories that have followed this legendary Stockyards location through the years.
White Elephant Saloon
Pass by

See the legendary White Elephant Saloon, a Fort Worth name dating back to the 1890s and the days of Hell’s Half Acre. Hear how historic saloons became part of Cowtown’s colorful past as cattle, cowboys and commerce transformed Fort Worth.
Pass by

Discover Mule Alley, where historic horse and mule barns have been transformed into one of the Stockyards’ most distinctive destinations, blending Cowtown history with the modern West.
5m

See Hotel Drover, the Western-inspired landmark anchoring Mule Alley, and discover how its design, art and character draw inspiration from the drovers and cattle-driving history of Fort Worth.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour host inside Riscky's BBQ - 140 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth. When available, guests can watch the Cattle Drive from Riscky’s Bar-B-Q before the foodie tour begins at 11:30AM or 4:00PM. The cattle drive may occasionally be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

End point

The tour ends at Second Rodeo Brewing, a short walk from the starting location.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour through the Fort Worth Stockyards and may include uneven surfaces, curbs and periods of standing. When available, access to the optional upstairs room at Miss Molly’s is by stairs only. Guests do not need to participate in the upstairs room visit to enjoy the Miss Molly's experience.
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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