Downtown Roanoke Food, History & Cultural Tour
Overview
Enjoy a walking tour that showcases the tastes and richness of Virginia's Blue Ridge. We'll stroll historic downtown Roanoke and enjoy iconic landmarks, satisfying aromas, and delicious tastings. This tour is ideal for visitors and locals. Discover Roanoke's vibrant food scene and visit the thriving historic downtown area. You will uncover intriguing hidden gems, iconic landmarks, back alleys, and Roanoke's colorful past. This tour is a fun way to showcase the "Star City" to our out-of-town guests.
What's Included
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast
Roanoke, VA 24016, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Market Square Southeast
Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
This ending location is with three blocks of the starting location.
What To Expect
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Taubman Museum of Art
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Center in the Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise of any medical related food allergies or diet restrictions at time of booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years (valid ID is required)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-15295P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Beverages.
- Food tasting.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Roanoke Food, History & Cultural Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Roanoke Food, History & Cultural Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise of any medical related food allergies or diet restrictions at time of booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years (valid ID is required)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
