MESA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Mesa After Dark, Rooftop Beats and Motorized Menagerie: A Two-Hour, Costume-Friendly Food Crawl on Rydables
A two-hour guided, themed food-and-drink tour through Downtown Mesa aboard motorized animal Rydables—this guide explains what to expect, who it fits, and the essential logistics.
Mesa After Dark, Rooftop Beats and Motorized Menagerie: A Two-Hour, Costume-Friendly Food Crawl on Rydables.
Swap sidewalks for the slow, eccentric hum of a motorized animal and taste your way through Downtown Mesa. Rydables’ Ultimate Food Tour is a two-hour, multi-stop culinary loop that pairs three pre-arranged dinner tastings and a final dessert with curated music, photo stops and themed nights—from Memorial Weekend through September—offering a playful, all-inclusive way to sample the city.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Motorized animal Rydables turn the crawl into a mobile party
The defining line of the tour is its vehicles: easy-to-ride, motorized animals that move the group between curated stops and create the social, photo-friendly spine of the evening.
Themed nights—dress up and lean into the concept
Tours run with rotating themes such as 80’s Night and Harry Potter Night; participants are encouraged to dress up and capture memories during the curated photo ops and music-lined ride.
A compact, all-inclusive tasting route
Tickets cover three pre-arranged dinner pairings, a grand-finale dessert and drinks at each stop, plus Rydable rental and restaurant gratuity—so the night focuses on tasting rather than logistics.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
You meet in Downtown Mesa, mount your Rydable and roll through a curated sequence of three dinner stops and a final dessert, moving between venues to music and photo opportunities. The pace is social and celebratory: brief stops for food-and-drink pairings punctuate street riding time, all within a two-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run from Memorial Weekend through September and last approximately two hours; arrive 15 minutes early for parking, check-in and driving instructions.
Meet at the Delta Hotel by Marriott, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 (call 480-999-8987 for questions); arrive early to allow time for check-in and instructions.
Notify the operator in advance of any food allergies—food is pre-ordered and cannot be changed without prior notice; a $15 fee may be added to your card related to allergy handling. Dress for the themed night if you wish and bring a camera for the photo ops.
Groups of six or more may be subject to a minimum gratuity which could result in a separate charge; children must be booked with an adult and child fares apply for ages 12 and under.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are tours refundable?
Tours are non-refundable, but the operator offers a 100% flexible re-scheduling policy; changes must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour.
What if I need to reschedule or am a no-show?
Rescheduling is free if done at least 24 hours in advance; no-shows receive no credit and cannot reschedule.
What happens in inclement weather?
The operator may move your tour time up to three hours in either direction for weather; if the tour is canceled you will be rescheduled or receive a full credit with no expiration.
How do I handle food allergies?
If anyone in your party has food allergies, contact the operator as soon as possible—food is pre-ordered and cannot be changed unless notified before your tour date. Call 480-999-8987 to discuss allergies.
Who can ride and operate a Rydable?
Children must be booked with an adult; child tickets are for ages 12 and under. Riders over age 12 must be tall and strong enough to see over the Rydable head and control the vehicle—Rydables are about 200 lb.
Is gratuity included?
Standard gratuity for the restaurant staff is included with the ticket, but groups of six or more may be subject to a minimum gratuity that could result in a separate charge if not covered.