Tip: Park Ave tour runs Sundays at 14:00 and Wednesdays at 11:00 for $74 per person. Reserve several days ahead; group tours sell out on summer weekends.
Culinary Walking Tour$$downtownTue-Wed evenings 17:30, see flowercityfoodtours.com
Flower City Food Tours' Downtown After Hours tour runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 17:30 for $89, covering Rochester's downtown dining scene with tastings and cocktails.
Tip: The after-hours format includes cocktail tastings alongside food at each stop. A good option for visitors with only one evening in the city.
Culinary Walking Tour$$notaThu 16:00, see flowercityfoodtours.com
Flower City Food Tours runs a Neighborhood of the Arts tour Thursdays at 16:00 for $82, sampling wine bars, breweries, and seasonal kitchens on a guided walk.
Tip: Thursday evening timing means you can extend into the neighborhood's bars after the tour ends. Reserve at least a week ahead for weekend dates.
Pedal Pub Food Tour$$downtownBy appointment, see rochesterpedaltours.com
Rochester Pedal Tours runs a progressive dinner tour cycling between downtown Rochester restaurants, a social format popular for birthdays, corporate outings, and out-of-town visitors.
Tip: Group bookings required; not a drop-in experience. Best for parties of 8 or more. Reservations by phone or website well in advance.