Nashville Food Tours: The 15 Best Plates to Book

1.Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours tasting local food and walking either East Nashville or 12South with a guide and a group of no more than 12. East Nashville leans into hot chicken, pulled pork, whiskey-glazed donuts, and burgers. 12South brings breakfast tacos, brisket quesadillas, and modern Southern dishes. Tastings and stops can change.

“Amazing food and the shopping was a bonus. Would do this again. Thank you for the memories. Good time!”

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2.Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride with a local guide in a small, air-conditioned van to sample Nashville hot chicken, slow-roasted barbecue, bakery treats and a Bushwhacker cocktail, with a spirits tasting at Far Better Distillery. You’ll pass landmarks and local districts, hear city stories, and get tips for the rest of your stay. Guides include Scott, Red, Evan and Hunter, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“We rode in a heated van. It was a ‘day of’ booking, as our day to walk around the city, turned rainy & cold. They were so sweet to accommodate us, and it was much appreciated. We got to tour fun parts of the city we wouldn’t have gotten to on foot, plus got to try hot chicken barbecue, sweets etc. Really enjoyed it.”

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3.Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours walking downtown Nashville with a local guide, sampling a filling lunch from four locally owned restaurants and a specialty stop. Hot chicken, barbecue, a local beer, and two craft cocktails are included. Guides such as Genevieve, Christine, Krystin, Matthew, Jessica, and Lauren have led tours, sharing stories about Broadway, the Ryman, and more.

“Loved Kristin food and all the history one of the best food tours we have taken. Kristin had all the answers about Nashville we loved her”

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4.Nashville 12South District Authentic Food Tour with 7 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Nashville’s 12 South with a local guide, stopping for seven tastings that may include a breakfast taco, barbecue, a seasonal donut, and a famous cookie. The small-group tour lasts about three hours, covers roughly 2 to 3 miles, and ends near Christie Cookie Co. Guides such as Patti, Scott, and Juan Pablo have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Wonderful tour with Raven. She is very friendly and knowledgeable. The only odd thing was visiting clothing stores and a scent store during a food tour. Then again, the heat was extreme so perhaps the stops were for some cool air. I highly recommend it.”

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5.Music City Food, Drink, Sightseeing Walking Tour along Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Walk about 1.2 miles through downtown Nashville with a local guide, tasting Southern sweets, barbecue, seafood, hot chicken, and a cocktail. The route takes in the riverfront, Ryman Auditorium, honky-tonks, and Printer’s Alley. Guides such as Scott, Christy, Clark, Austin, and Evan lead the tour, which starts at 10:30 a.m. and usually provides enough food for lunch.

“We had a great time Scott was very good he good food. He talked about the food and about Nashville which was great to know.”

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6.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s: BBQ Lunch, Live Music & Trivia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Take a seven-hour round trip from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, with live country music, trivia, Southern BBQ, and a guided whiskey-making tour with tasting. Host Jay is a frequent presence, though the host and distillery guide may vary. Transport and admission are included.

“It was a great trip!! Jay makes the 1 1/2 drive fly by. If you are going to go to Jack Daniels Tipsey Tours is the only way to go”

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7.East Nashville Walking Food Tour with 5+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours walking East Nashville with a local English-speaking guide, sampling Nashville hot chicken, a hand-crafted crustburger, Memphis-style pulled pork, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a secret Southern dish. Stops include a retro diner featured on Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, the Nashville Farmers’ Market Food Hall, and historic East Edgefield.

“Courtney was our guide and she was fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour. Our food tour took place in East Nashville. I did like some foods more than others but that is to be expected. Courtney answered all questions, and gave us the story and history of each place we visited. Five stars for this tour!”

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8.Germantown Neighborhood Food & Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86Best value

This three-hour Nashville walk pairs Bicentennial Mall and Germantown history with five food and drink tastings, from local meats and sweets to a cocktail and spirits tasting at Far Better Distillery. Groups are capped at 14, and guides such as Scott, Evan, Austin, Kristi, and Kurt have led the route. Expect about a mile on foot and enough samples for lunch.

“Our tour guide, Austin, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the area and beyond as he could answer basically every possible question about the area. The food stops were good overall, but I’d rate that part a 3 and the guide a 5, hence the overall 4 rating. One more savory stop vs sweets would round things out nicely in my opinion. We’d definitely book again and ask for Austin as our guide!”

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9.Downtown Nashville Food Tour With Sidewalk Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Nashville’s Gulch with a guide for about three hours, stopping for five food tastings and stories about the neighborhood. The route may include biscuits, Tennessee barbecue, ramen, doughnuts, or Mexican masa dishes, but stops can change. Guides have included Tree, Chelsea, Sean, Lily, and Sammi. The 11 a.m. tour is limited to 12 people.

“Great variety of bites! Enjoyed trying new things that I probably wouldn’t on my own. Seeing unique spots in Nashville a plus.”

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10.Private Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $335

Spend about three and a half hours walking between five Nashville food stops with a private guide. Tastings may include Tennessee whiskey-glazed donuts, Memphis-style pulled pork, Nashville hot chicken and a secret dish. Guide names associated with the tour include Courtney and Joshua, though your guide may vary. The route and menu can change, so ask ahead about dietary needs.

“We traveled with family and friends, including younger kids and it was really fun! The East Nashville tour gives a chance to see a different Nashville neighborhood than typical tourist downtown/Broadway. You may want a strolled for younger kids but it isn't a hard walk for the elementary school age. There is a lot of food, representative of a lot of great Nashville classics; tour price is kind of high, especially for kids who may not eat all the food, but the guide was great about getting us to go boxes/bags as needed! Courtney knows the city well and is fun and informative and kept us moving without be overbearing.…”

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11.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours tasting barbecue at Central BBQ, sampling spirits on a private tour of Corsair Distillery, and trying a beer flight at New Heights Brewing Company. A guide handles the driving and adds Nashville context. Groups are capped at 14, and the 11:30 am tour starts and ends downtown.

“Ray was a wonderful guide! Great selections of places to eat and drink. Definitely one of our favorite tours we have done in Nashville.”

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12.The Gulch Walking & Tasting Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Walk about 1.5 miles through The Gulch with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at four or five restaurants for generous tastings. Depending on the day, you might try barbecue, hot chicken, a taco and margarita, a blueberry-topped biscuit-donut, or dessert. Guides such as Drew, Josh, Dean, Fiona and Jenny bring Nashville stories to the route.

“We absolutely loved our tour with Dean! He was engaging and entertaining all while wowing us with some fantastic food! Highly recommend”

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13.Downtown Nashville Food Tour: Bites Beyond Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Walk downtown Nashville with a local guide, stopping for four savory tastings and dessert at five restaurants. The food changes daily, and the route passes the Ryman Auditorium, Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame. Guides such as Paige and Rebekah have led the tour, which also includes the world’s first combination candy bar.

“Positive experience with guide that took time not only to take us to restaurants but to also offer us history about Nashville. This made the tour more entertaining. She was thoughtful and every part of the tour was well thought out. I would recommend this to anyone at the beginning of their stay in Nashville.”

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14.Taste of Nashville Food and Sightseeing Van Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

In three hours, ride a high-roofed van through Nashville neighborhoods and past landmarks such as Bicentennial Mall, Nissan Stadium, and Centennial Park. Stop at five places for barbecue, hot chicken, bakery treats, confections, a Bushwhacker, and a local spirits tasting. Guides have included Red, Scott, Clark, and Evan. Alcohol is included for guests 21 and older.

“We loved our tour guide, Clark, and all the fascinating information he shared about Nashville. The food was excellent; every place we visited for tastings exceeded our expectations. I would recommend this tour to everyone I know. Ending the tour with a tasting at Far Better Distillery was a fantastic way to conclude our experience.”

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15.Beer, BBQ, and Bourbon Tour: Nashville Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from downtown Nashville to a Tennessee distillery, a barbecue stop, and a local brewery. Your professional driver-guide handles the transport, while the distillery visit includes guided whiskey tastings and the final stop includes a craft beer flight. Stops can change, so confirm the day’s locations before you go.

“Pick up vehicle was very nice. A a travel is local, not long. The Marathon stop Corsairs distillery was really interesting. Our tour rep waa very knowledgeable. Whiskeys, Rum and Gin were great. The last beer stop was a bit disappointing. There was no tour or education on their beer or procesing.”

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