Boise Basque Food & Culture Guided Tour
Taste Boise’s Basque flavors while uncovering the city’s cultural story
Duration
2 hrs 30 mins
Includes
Food tastings, guided tour
Highlights
Taste Idaho flavors on a guided downtown walking experience that connects food with Boise's cultural story. Your local guide brings the city's history, architecture, and public art into focus between stops.
- Learn how Boise became home to one of the largest Basque communities outside Spain
- Relax at sit-down stops along the walking route
- Ask your local guide for Boise recommendations
- Expect restaurant selections to vary by date
Itinerary
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Check-in — meet your guide 15 minutes before start time near the first tasting spot.
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Downtown & Basque Block tastings — several award-winning local eateries including authentic Basque cuisine (Ansots, The Basque Market, Parrilla Grill, The Lively, Waffle Me Up)
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Culture & history stops — strolls through Old Boise, the Basque Block, and the Capitol District
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Finish downtown after about 2.5 hours. (Selections rotate; Saint Lawrence Gridiron on select dates only.)
What's Included
- Food tastings
- Beverage pairing
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start time
- A waiver is required
- Ages 21+ only to consume alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic options are available
- Bring a photo ID if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages
- Prepare for rain, shine, or snow; tours run in all conditions
- Vegetarian and gluten-free substitutions are available; serious allergies or aversions require advance notice
- The walking route is designed to be wheelchair accessible
- Expect a separate charge for any alcoholic beverages ordered on-site; they are not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund with 48 hours' notice of cancellation. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Bring a photo ID, a water bottle, sunscreen or an umbrella, and your mobile phone.
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early so the tour can start on time.
Yes. You must be 21+ to enjoy alcoholic beverages. Request a select alcohol sample at one location during booking; any additional alcoholic beverage orders made on-site are paid by you.
Meeting details
Southeast corner of Cecil D. Andrus Park near the Abraham Lincoln Statue
