Dallas Uptown Foodie Tour + Trolley by Food Tours of America

Taste your way through Uptown Dallas with 9 generous tastings at 5 restaurants, a ride aboard a real historic streetcar and a behind-the-scenes trolley barn experience. Come hungry for Moroccan-Lebanese, Thai, Southern comfort, Tex-Mex and Guatemalan flavors—with plenty of food for a meal. Then climb aboard an authentic McKinney Avenue streetcar—not a reproduction—and hear the remarkable stories behind the vintage cars that still roll through Dallas, including Rosie, the fleet’s oldest car, which came all the way from Portugal. When available, go behind the scenes at the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn, a working facility not generally open to the public. See where the historic cars are restored and maintained and meet some of the people who keep them rolling. Uptown Eats! launched in 2011 as Dallas’ original walking food tour, bringing together great food, neighborhood stories and a piece of Dallas history you can actually ride.

1. 1

   West Village

   Pass by

   Explore West Village in the heart of Uptown Dallas, where restaurants, shops and the historic McKinney Avenue trolley line come together in one of the neighborhood’s most walkable destinations.

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   Stop 2

   10 min

   Ride aboard a real historic McKinney Avenue streetcar, when available—not a reproduction and hear the remarkable stories behind the vintage cars that still roll through Uptown Dallas today.

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   Stop 3

   10 min

   Go behind the scenes at the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn when available, a working facility not generally open to the public. See where the historic streetcars are restored and maintained, meet members of the trolley team and discover what it takes to keep these pieces of Dallas history rolling.

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   Stop 4

   Pass by

   Eat your way through Uptown Dallas, exploring the restaurants, streets and neighborhood character of one of the city’s most walkable districts while discovering the historic trolley that has become part of its identity.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a walking tour through Dallas Uptown and includes approximately 1 mile of walking, sidewalks, curbs, street crossings and periods of standing.
• Historic McKinney Avenue trolley cars require climbing a few steep steps to enter and exit and are not wheelchair accessible. The trolley ride is a core part of the experience. If you have accessibility or mobility needs, please contact Food Tours of America before booking so we can provide additional information about the tour.
• Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 1 mile, standing for portions of the 2.5-hour tour and climbing the steep steps required to board and exit the historic trolley. 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.

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