Kansas City’s River Market History & Foodie Tour
Experience the flavors and fascinating history of one of the city’s most beloved districts on this Kansas City River Market tour. Available by private tour only, this customized 3-hour experience blends local history, delicious food, and the vibrant atmosphere of Kansas City’s historic City Market.
What’s included on this tour?
During your tour, you’ll learn about the area’s rich past, including the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition near Kaw Point, French fur traders, early settlers, the Pendergast era, Kansas City jazz history, and more. This unique Kansas City River Market tour is perfect for groups who want to explore the stories, culture, and flavors that helped shape the city.
Enjoy a wide variety of food from three different ethnic eateries, then finish your experience with a sweet stop at Betty Rae’s Ice Cream. Each restaurant stop includes several shareable food samples, with grab-and-go options and outdoor seating available. Regular drinks are included along the way, and beer flights, soda pop additions, vegan options, gluten-free options, and non-alcoholic beverages are available at most locations. Alcohol may also be purchased separately.
This private Kansas City River Market tour is customized to fit your group’s interests and tastes. Pricing is approximately $90–$110 per person, depending on selections, based on a group of six.
A minimum of four guests is required to hold the tour. Gather your friends and let’s go explore Kansas City’s River Market through food, history, and local flavor!
Who is this Kansas City Tour for?
This Kansas City River Market Tour is ideal for small groups, friends, families, food lovers, history buffs, and visitors who want a fun, local way to experience Kansas City. It’s also a great option for private group outings, birthday celebrations, team-building activities, couples’ outings, and anyone looking for a customized tour that combines local history, cultural flavor, and delicious food stops.
Because the tour is private and customized to each group’s interests, it works well for both locals who want to rediscover the River Market area and out-of-town guests looking for an authentic Kansas City experience. With ethnic eateries, historic storytelling, optional brewery or soda additions, and vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options available at most locations, the tour can be adjusted to fit a variety of tastes and preferences.