Leave behind the noisy casinos and suffocating crowds of the Strip to see a different exciting side of Vegas -- its revitalized and reinvigorated historic downtown that's a locals' favorite. This lively neighborhood is filled with fascinating history, colorful public art, hip mom-and-pop boutiques, distinctive architecture, and chef-driven, independent restaurants full of personality.

Let award-winning Lip Smacking, the original home-grown culinary experience company, show you this colorful, urban core known as the Fremont East Entertainment District,. Named “America’s Best Food Tour’’ recently by Thrillist, Lip Smacking will take you to four different acclaimed downtown venues in one effortless outing to savor a parade of signature dishes at each one, including sweet treats at the end -- a total of more than a dozen specialties in all for a bountiful feast. It’s mouthwatering food without pretense that’s approachable and familiar, but taken up a notch with premium ingredients and savvy creativity. 

Thanks to Lip Smacking's exclusive partnerships with top resorts and restaurants, you'll skip any lines or wait time and receive immediate entry, upon which you'll be escorted to the best tables in the house, with a waitstaff at the ready to provide VIP service from start to finish.

Lip Smacking specializes in accommodating dietary and allergy restrictions. Just let us know your restrictions at time of booking so we can adjust menus in advance.

Choose from an afternoon or an evening version of this 2 ½-hour experience. The afternoon one is perfect for all ages; while the evening one is exclusively for those 21 years and older.

Either way, you’ll visit three restaurants plus a bonus establishment to enjoy a signature craft cocktail, beer, wine or mocktail that’s included in your tour price, along with all restaurant taxes and gratuities.

The restaurants on the tour will include three of the following hot spots, depending on the day or evening: Carson Kitchen (an Eater "Best New Restaurant in Vegas'' pick); La Mona Rosa (helmed by Chef Isidro Marquez-Castillo, formerly of upscale é by José Andrés); Le Thai (authentic, family-owned, and one of the top Thai restaurants in the city), and 7th & Carson (named "Restaurant of the Year'' by the Nevada Restaurant Association).

On the afternoon tour, the bonus stop will be at Oak & Ivy, named one of the “Top 50 Whiskey Bars in the United States’’ by Double Neat website.

On the evening tour, the added stop will be at Glitter Gulch Tiki, where you’ll enjoy a tiki extravaganza with smoke, fire, and over-the-top libations.

In addition to your included drink at the bonus stop, there is an optional beverage package, inclusive of all taxes and restaurant tips, that provides for a pre-selected craft cocktail served promptly at each of the three restaurants. While you can always order a beverage on your own at each restaurant upon arrival, this package ensures there’s no waiting or distractions to take away from the overall experience.

You'll also get a chance to explore the unique Container Park, where shipping containers have been converted into lively restaurants, boutiques, and a venue for free live music. At the park entrance stands a 40-foot-tall metal praying mantis sculpture straight from the Burning Man Festival, with antennas that shoot 6-story flames.

A professional guide leads the experience, and entertains with fascinating facts along the way.

This experience is made for visitors, locals, or business-goers who hunger for a memorable dining experience off the beaten path.