Food tours kick off in Fairport, Pittsford and Rochester. What to know for 2025

Flower City Food Tours is now booking its ninth season of walking tours that explore the Rochester-area food scene.

The 3-hour tours feature tastings at multiple establishments while highlighting historical, cultural and architectural points of interest along the way.

This year’s tours and costs are:

∎ Park Avenue: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $72.

∎ Pittsford Village and Schoen Place: Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. $68.

∎ Downtown after hours: Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., this tour has three stops. The evening includes appetizers, craft cocktails, an entree, wine and dessert. $89.

∎ Fairport Village: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. $72.

∎ Neighborhood of the Arts: Thursdays at 4 p.m. $82.

Tours take place rain or shine and tickets must be purchased in advance. The group size is limited to 12 people.

Tour season runs May 1 through October. Tour details and booking availability can be found at flowercityfoodtours.com or call (585) 363-2340.

Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester’s food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neighborhood? Send tips to [email protected].