Taste Your Way Through Downtown Fort Worth—Holiday Style
Come hungry and experience Sundance Square at its most magical—after dark and all dressed up for the holidays. Downtown Fort Worth glows with thousands of lights and festive decorations, with the towering live Christmas tree in Sundance Square Plaza at the heart of it all. Santa hats, holiday light necklaces and other festive accessories are on hand for photos throughout the night.
Taste your way through downtown with generous tastings at local favorites. Dig into a signature brisket taco at Riscky’s Bar-B-Q, a Fort Worth original serving Cowtown since 1927 and still family-owned four generations later, stop at Hoya Korean Kitchen, and save room for a mini donut at locally owned, family-operated FunkyTown Donuts & Drafts. With all the tastings along the way, there’s plenty of food for a meal.
Between bites, discover the wilder side of Fort Worth beneath all those holiday lights. Find out why Sundance Square is named for the Sundance Kid, hear what brought Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch to Fort Worth, and strike your best outlaw pose for a photo inspired by their famous Fort Worth portrait. Look up at the enormous limestone angels of Bass Performance Hall, find the rhinestone “Disco” Cowboy Hat, and discover Fort Worth’s cattle-driving roots at the Chisholm Trail Mural as you explore the historic streets of downtown after dark.
Finish at Flying Saucer Draft Emporium, a downtown favorite established in 1995, for one final taste.
- Experience Sundance Square after dark and all dressed up for the holidays, with thousands of lights, festive decorations and the towering live Christmas tree at the heart of Sundance Square Plaza.
- Taste your way through Downtown Fort Worth with plenty of food for a meal, from a signature brisket taco at Riscky’s Bar-B-Q—a Fort Worth original serving Cowtown since 1927 and still family-owned four generations later—to Korean flavors, locally made mini donuts and additional tastings along the way.
- Discover the outlaw story behind the Sundance Square name, including the Sundance Kid, Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch’s time in Fort Worth—then strike your best outlaw pose for a photo inspired by their famous Fort Worth portrait.
- See the Fort Worth stories hiding in plain sight, from the city’s cattle-driving roots at the Chisholm Trail Mural to historic downtown architecture, the enormous limestone angels of Bass Performance Hall and the rhinestone “Disco” Cowboy Hat.
- Add a little holiday fun to your photos, with Santa hats, holiday light necklaces and other festive accessories on hand throughout the night.
- Explore with local, woman-owned Food Tours of America, sharing Fort Worth through food and storytelling since 2011 and the city’s original walking food tour company.
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, ou
- 6 generous tastings at 4 handpicked Downtown Fort Worth restaurants — enough food for a meal, including a sweet treat
- Guided foodie walk through Sundance Square and Downtown Fort Worth after dark
- Sundance Square holiday lights & Christmas tree — experience the plaza and historic downtown dressed for the season
- Iconic Fort Worth sights & hidden stories — from the Chisholm Trail Mural and Bass Performance Hall to historic architecture and the rhinestone “Disco” Cowboy Hat
- Food Tours of America guide bringing Sundance Square to life with stories of the Sundance Kid, Butch Cassidy, the Wild Bunch and Cowtown
- Festive holiday accessories for photos — including Santa hats, holiday light necklaces and other seasonal touches
- Wild Bunch-inspired photo opportunity based on the outlaws’ famous Fort Worth portrait
- Water provided at points throughout the tour
- Restaurant gratuities
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select locations only
- Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
- Transportation to and from the tour, parking fees
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Such a fun tour!! Service was incredible, Brianna feels like a new friend. She’s so sweet! Food was amazing! We had a great time & I’ll be doing another one with y’all for sure!
This was fun! Tried three places we probably would never have gone to…great food, interesting life stories and people!
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Our food tour in the Stockyards offers a diverse range of culinary delights, including savory Texas BBQ, authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, mouthwatering comfort foods, and delicious desserts that showcase the flavors of the region.
Menu substitutions for dietary restrictions or food allergies are available for this tour with mention at the time of booking or by emailing info@foodtoursofamerica.com at least 48 hours before your event. Please note that last-minute menu substitutions cannot be accommodated. Our dietary restrictions coordinator will ensure your overall experience includes an equivalent quantity of food. However, your tour experience may differ significantly from that of your fellow tour-goers. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests are responsible for notifying their tour guide of any food allergies upon check-in and must interact directly with each server or restaurant regarding any food allergies before participating in food or beverage tastings. Participation is at your own risk.
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
You’ll enjoy a festive stroll through the historic Fairmount District, savoring curated tastings at three local restaurants. Along the way, you’ll see charming holiday decorations and enjoy narrated insights into Fort Worth’s culture and food scene.