Kansas City downtown food tour with 7 tastings and burnt ends

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Downtown Kansas City transforms into an afternoon of seven deliberate stops on this walking experience, each one chosen for what it says about the city rather than how it photographs, with a local food specialist connecting every dish to the story behind it and building toward a finale that makes sense of everything eaten along the way.Your journey begins at Union Station, the Beaux-Arts landmark that once moved more passengers than any station in America, and unfolds from there at an easy pace. Beef burnt end stew opens the tastings, the slow-smoked Kansas City original served in a form found nowhere else. A neighbourhood sandwich institution follows, then a Ham and Pear Ciabatta lightens the pace before a short ride on the Kansas City Streetcar carries the group to a rooftop stop for a caramelised Kouign-Amann. A specialty chocolate closes the experience.Every stop is locally owned. Every dish connects to something real. Groups remain capped at a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring each traveller receives genuine access and attention throughout the three to three and a half hour walk, suitable for most fitness levels.
Highlights
- You'll taste 7 dishes across downtown Kansas City with a local food guide
- The tour starts at Union Station, the Beaux-Arts landmark and former passenger hub
- You'll savour slow-smoked beef burnt end stew found nowhere else in the world
- It includes a ride on the KC Streetcar to a rooftop stop for a caramelised Kouign-Amann
- You'll close the tour with a specialty chocolate finale after three hours of tastings
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Drinks
- Food tasting
Where you'll meet
Meet your guide at Union Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella for easy recognition. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Operated by
Secret Food Tours
Important information
Accessibility:
* The tour is unable to accommodate guests using wheelchairs or requiring special assistance
Know in advance:
* Infants (0-2) free of charge
* Contact the tour provider in advance if you have dietary requirements, so they can accommodate you as best as possible
* The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old
* The itinerary and menu are subject to change based on venue availability, weather, and other circumstances
Remember to bring:
* The tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended