Dallas JFK & West End Food Tour: History & Tastes
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Discover Dallas’s rich history and vibrant culture on the Dallas JFK Culture + West End Food Tour by Food Tours of America. This experience takes you through the city’s most significant landmarks related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including JFK Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, and the Texas School Book Depository. Your guide will share the stories behind these sites, providing context and exploring the mysteries and conspiracy theories that still surround that pivotal day.
After immersing yourself in history, enjoy a tasty journey through Dallas’s West End Historic District. With eight curated tastings at three local restaurants, you'll sample a variety of flavors—from Latin and Indian dishes to classic Texas bison and venison. Plus, step inside Wild Bill’s Western Wear, a historic Dallas landmark, where you'll find a shopping credit and enjoy an included beer while exploring its vintage decor and seeing where scenes from Taylor Sheridan’s Dutton Ranch were filmed.
This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and cuisine, all in a friendly, relaxed setting. It’s suitable for most ages and accessible for wheelchair users, making it a great way to experience Dallas’s past and present in just 2.5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Dallas JFK Culture + West End Food Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes eight tastings at three restaurants, a guided exploration of JFK-related sites, a visit to Wild Bill’s Western Wear with a shopping credit and beer, and water at restaurant stops. Gratuities for restaurants are also included.
Are there any age restrictions?
Children aged 0-12 and adults up to 99 can participate. The tour is suitable for most ages.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
What is not included in the tour?
Admission to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, additional alcoholic beverages, guide gratuity, and transportation or parking fees are not included.
How do I meet the tour?
Meet your guide at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Parking options are available nearby, and the tour ends within walking distance from the starting point.
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
- Water provided at restaurant stops
- West End foodie hop — enjoy 8 custom tastings at 3 restaurants, with plenty of food for a meal
- Wild Bill’s Western Wear — explore a historic Dallas landmark with a shopping credit & included beer
- Guided JFK experience — explore Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, Elm Street and JFK Memorial
Not included
- Admission to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Additional alcoholic beverages — available for purchase at select locations only
- Guide gratuity — not included and always appreciated
- Transportation to and from the tour, parking fees
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza and learn about the monument created in President Kennedy’s memory and the events that brought Dallas into the world spotlight on November 22, 1963.
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Stop 2
See the striking Old Red Courthouse, completed in 1892 and known for its distinctive red sandstone architecture. Hear how this historic landmark has stood at the center of Dallas civic life for more than a century.
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Stop 3
See the replica of the cabin associated with Dallas founder John Neely Bryan and hear how the small settlement he established along the Trinity River grew into the city of Dallas.
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Stop 4
Explore the historic site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination as your guide puts November 22, 1963, into context. See the Grassy Knoll and X’s on Elm Street while hearing the documented history, official findings and enduring questions surrounding that day.
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Stop 5
See the former Texas School Book Depository and look toward the sixth-floor window associated with the official investigation. Learn about the building’s role in the events and investigation surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Admission to The Sixth Floor Museum is not included.
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Stop 6
Walk through Dallas’ West End Historic District, known for its historic brick buildings and connection to the city’s early commercial history. Discover another side of Dallas through the district’s architecture, streets and stories.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet your tour host at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Street parking and paid parking lots are available throughout the West End Historic District. Please check posted signs and allow extra time for parking and walking to the meeting point. The tour ends a short walk from the starting location.
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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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From $110.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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