Greenville Food Tour: Downtown Samples & Local History

Taste your way through downtown Greenville, then pick what you want to know about it.

The Greenville Sampler is a 2-hour guided food tour through downtown Greenville combining snack samples at local shops with a customizable hour of local knowledge. You taste gelato, ice cream, popcorn, pralines and beer (if available), then choose whether your guide covers the city's textile and Civil Rights history, public art and murals, ghost stories and haunted sites, or a mix of topics like kid-friendly spots and pet-friendly neighborhoods. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole route on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Greenville food and city tour

• Sample meatballs and Potenza pizza
• Taste pralines and gelato at River Street Sweets
• Try unique popcorn flavors at Sir Poppington's
• Sample beers at Fireforge Brewery (if available)
• Sample honey and cosmetics at Savannah Bee Company
• Enjoy small beer samples at Greenville Beer Exchange
• Taste cookies at Byrd's with various flavors
• Customize tour with history, art, or ghost stories
• Sample ice cream and cookies at Insomnia

The experience

The first 75 minutes are built around food. You'll stop at River Street Sweets for pralines and gelato, Sir Poppington's for fresh popcorn in flavors like bacon and cheddar, Byrd's for cookie samples, and Insomnia Cookies for ice cream in the Camperdown area. If Belladina's Pizza isn't too busy that day, you get a sample of their meatball pizza. Fireforge Brewery (available at 4 PM on weekdays, earlier on weekends) offers award-winning beers including their light lager Game Time Decision, plus non-alcoholic options. Savannah Bee Company provides honey and cosmetic samples, and the Greenville Beer Exchange (a 200-bottle bar with vintage arcade games) rounds out the tasting stops. The route covers downtown on foot, so wear comfortable shoes.

The second hour is yours to shape. Choose a focus: Greenville's shift from textile mills to modern downtown, the Civil Rights Movement's local story, outdoor murals and gallery exhibits, or the city's haunted history. Urban legends around the Reedy River, stories tied to Springwood Cemetery, and buildings with documented hauntings. You can also mix topics, ask about pet-friendly spots, kid activities, or relocation neighborhoods. Your guide answers questions and adapts based on what interests you. Note that water is not provided at the stops, so bring your own or plan to purchase it separately.

Fireforge is closed Mondays, so beer samples aren't available that day. Savannah Bee Company and the Greenville Beer Exchange have limited availability on Sundays. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome for infants and small children. Service animals are allowed. Public transit options are nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the city.

What’s included

• Snack samples at five to seven downtown stops including gelato, ice cream, popcorn, pralines, pizza, honey, and beer or other beverages.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• one customizable hour of local history, art, ghost stories, or neighborhood knowledge based on your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Crossed Roads Tours

Is this one for you?If you're arriving with a free afternoon and no car, this tour starts downtown and stays on foot, so you don't need transportation beyond what gets you to the meeting point. The food stops and flexible second hour let you sample the city and learn what matters to you in a single outing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on the Greenville Sampler?

You sample gelato and pralines at River Street Sweets, fresh popcorn at Sir Poppington's, cookies at Byrd's, ice cream at Insomnia Cookies, and beer at Fireforge Brewery (if available). Belladina's Pizza offers a meatball pizza sample when they're not too busy, Savannah Bee Company provides honey samples, and the Greenville Beer Exchange offers small samples from their 200-bottle selection. The exact stops depend on availability and your preferences.

Can I choose what I learn about in the second hour?

Yes. After the food portion, you pick the focus for your guide's hour-long talk: Greenville's textile history and Civil Rights Movement, public art and murals, ghost stories and haunted sites, or a custom mix covering pet-friendly neighborhoods, kid activities, or relocation information. Your guide adapts based on what you want to know.

Is beer included, and what if I don't drink alcohol?

Beer is available at Fireforge Brewery if you want it, but it's optional. The tour includes non-alcoholic options at Fireforge and the Greenville Beer Exchange. Fireforge is not available on Mondays because they're closed, and both breweries have limited availability on Sundays. Ask your guide about alternative stops if beer sampling doesn't work for you.

How do I get around downtown during the tour?

The tour is on foot through downtown Greenville. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the city. Strollers are welcome for infants and small children, and service animals are allowed.

What time should I book, and what if I want beer?

Book the 4 PM time on weekdays if you want the Fireforge Brewery stop, since they're closed Mondays and only open at 4 PM on other weekdays. On weekends, Fireforge opens at 11:30 AM, so you have more flexibility. Savannah Bee Company and the Greenville Beer Exchange have limited availability on Sundays.