Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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We work exclusively with local Houston restaurateurs, specialty shop owners, and concert venues to create an unforgettable foodie adventure. Our goal is for you to feel immersed in the Houston culture during this one-of-a-kind experience.
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A majority of Best Bites Houston tours have a drink tasting included in the tour. Additionally, water is provided throughout all of our tours.
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Parking is available at each tour’s starting location. After your purchase tickets, you’ll receive emails with parking suggestions.
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You can dress as you like! We do recommend wearing comfortable shoes as tour is an outdoors, walking experience.
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Yes, Children are allowed and would really enjoy a Best Bites Houston Food Tour.
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Absolutely not! Our tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3-hour experience. Imagine walking through the city eating our local artisans most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals.
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We CAN provide substitutions for vegetarians, gluten aversions and those who do not drink alcohol, but we CANNOT make substitutions for any other food allergies (such as lactose intolerant or dairy-free) or dietary preferences (such as vegan).
Substitutions for vegetarians, gluten aversions and those who do not drink alcohol must be requested in advance with your ticket purchase. All food and beverage tastings have been prepared in advance at each location, based on the information you provide to us at the time of ticket purchase. Last minute dietary changes the day of the tour will not be accommodated for any dietary restrictions. This is a carefully produced foodie adventure!
We work with only the best food partners.Therefore, keeping streamlined policies ensures that guests have a consistently high quality experience. Some partners see us multiple times a day, so we want to minimize mistakes and ensure a positive experience for our partners and our guests.
We are sorry if this is an inconvenience. Our Food Tours and events have been designed to highlight the best and most distinctive foods from each establishment. There isn’t always a “next best” option that meets the special dietary needs of each of our guests. Since we care about your health, palate and overall experience, we truly appreciate your understanding of this policy.
If you have SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES and are concerned about contamination, please contact us or call us at (832) 558-8903 before purchasing tickets for any of our Food Tours or events.
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Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Events typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.
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We do not provide a waiting list. If a date and time is sold out, there is always a good chance that we will add an additional tour on that day. Please email us to let us know what date you are interested in if you do not see availability.
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Gratuities are greatly appreciated, although not mandatory. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 15%-20%.
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Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected food-tasting locations.
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The tours are held rain, or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. We also provide ponchos in case of sudden weather changes or if you do not have your own umbrella. However, we advise to check the weather conditions for your days event and dress appropriately.
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All locations are wheelchair accessible. For guests that are hard of hearing, a written script of the narration will be available at the ticket office upon request.
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At this time, we do not offer tours in any other languages except English.
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We absolutely do! We can accommodate a variety of special requests (family reunions, Birthday parties, out of town guests, corporate, conventions, festivals, parades, grand openings and more).
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You should bring with you a camera and a small bottle of water. When it’s really hot out, we recommend an application of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body and a lightweight pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons it’s important to wear and an extra layer of clothing and consider bringing gloves. If it looks like rain we can provide you with a plastic rain poncho.