Downtown Osky Tour
Get away from the hustle and bustle of large city food tours, and join us on an easy-paced walking tour of historic downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa
Duration: 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Location: Downtown Oskaloosa
Tours run rain, shine, or snow!
Your tour guide will greet you at….
Wood Iron Grille
Wood Iron Grille is owned and operated by Matt Gunn and Michael Glesener. Their vision is “making memories one plate at a time."
Hunter's Gifts and Coffee Cafe
Frank and Shirley offer a small, quality menu with all homemade dishes. Besides the delicious food, Hunters has a impressive array of china, crystal, and other gift items
Grate Expectations
Kyle Brown is passionate about offering southeast Iowa “a fresh and unique dining experience focused on providing thoughtful food.”
Smokey Row Coffee Shop
Smokey Row is THE place to meet in Osky! It's a gathering place for friends, business, politicians and more where you can enjoy coffee, ice cream, soups, sandwiches, and pastries.
Jaarsma Bakery
While at Smokey Row, you will get to try a treat from Jaarsma Bakery which has been offering delicious "Dutch Treats" since 1898!
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 neighborhood from real locals.
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.
Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected food-tasting locations. Your guide will indicate where restrooms are located.
The tours are held rain, shine, or snow. In the event of inclement weather, we will spend as much time as possible inside the food 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.
We absolutely do! We can accommodate a variety of special requests (corporate outings, conventions, family reunions, class reunions, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, out of town guests, festivals, parades, grand openings and more).
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Get away from the hustle and bustle of large city food tours, and join us on an easy-paced walking tour of historic downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa