Discover Fort Worth Stockyards with a Flavorful Foodie Tour
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Get ready to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards like never before with the Fort Worth Stockyards Foodie Tour by Food Tours of America. This 2.5-hour adventure combines delicious Texas flavors with legendary stories from one of the country's most iconic cattle towns.
Sample six mouthwatering tastings, including a BBQ brisket taco, Choctaw fry bread, chicken-fried steak slider, Texas-sized onion ring, smoked brisket elote, and cajeta-filled churros. These generous bites are enough to satisfy your appetite while giving you a true taste of local cuisine.
Between bites, your guide will share fascinating tales of cattle drives, cowboys, outlaws, and the history that shaped Fort Worth’s reputation as Cowtown. You'll see Texas Longhorns on Exchange Avenue, learn about Bonnie and Clyde’s connection to the Stockyards, and visit the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home to the world’s first indoor rodeo.
If available, enjoy a VIP visit with the innkeeper at Miss Molly’s, a historic and haunted former bordello known for its colorful past and ghostly legends. This tour offers a unique blend of food, history, and local lore—most visitors miss these hidden gems!
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Fort Worth Stockyards Foodie Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy tastings and explore the stories behind the sights.
What’s included in the tour?
Your ticket covers six tastings at five handpicked restaurants, restaurant gratuities, water throughout the tour, a souvenir photo postcard at Side Saddle Saloon, and a VIP visit with the innkeeper at Miss Molly’s when available.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes. The tour is suitable for children aged 0-12 and adults from 13 to 99. It’s wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
What’s not included in the tour?
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at some stops, guide gratuities are not included but appreciated, and transportation or parking fees are not part of the tour package.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start. Cancellations made within 24 hours or due to weather or low enrollment may not be refunded.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
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 Molly’s, when available
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select stops
- Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
- Transportation to and from the tour, parking fees
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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!
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
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.
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Stop 8
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.
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Stop 9
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 point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet your tour host inside Riscky's BBQ at 140 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth. When available, guests can watch the cattle drive from Riscky’s Bar-B-Q before the tour begins at 11:30AM or 4:00PM. The cattle drive may be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled within 0-1 day
- May be canceled for bad weather
- May be canceled if there are not enough travelers
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