Downtown Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tasting Stops
A series of tastings, an afternoon of walking, one guide who knows what Nashville eats
A 3-hour food tour through downtown Nashville with a professional local guide, stopping at 5 restaurants for savory and dessert tastings while passing landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium and Broadway. The portions are substantial enough to replace lunch or dinner, so plan accordingly. Dietary restrictions are accommodated when noted at booking. The guide speaks English and leads groups through the evolving Nashville dining scene with daily-changing menus.
Step-by-step itinerary
Downtown Nashville culinary walking tour
- Meet guide in downtown Nashville
- Stroll through downtown streets
- Visit Ryman Auditorium
- Pass Country Music Hall of Fame
- Walk along Broadway
- See Music City Walk of Fame
- Enjoy 5 tasting stops with local foods
- Learn about Nashville history and culture
What’s included
- Professional local guide leading the tour in English.
- all 5 tasting stops with 4 savory dishes and 1 dessert.
- all restaurant fees and taxes.
- gratuities for restaurant servers.
- Monday 11:00
- Wednesday to Friday 12:30
- Saturday 11:30
Information
Walk through downtown Nashville with a local guide, tasting 4 savory dishes and 1 dessert at chef-driven restaurants while passing the Ryman Auditorium.
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The experience
Downtown Nashville is where you start, walking the streets with a guide who works in food journalism, culinary arts or hospitality. Someone who knows the restaurants beyond their names. The tour moves through the heart of the city, passing the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway and the Music City Walk of Fame as a backdrop to what you're actually here for: five stops where you eat. Four are savory, one is dessert, and each restaurant changes its menu daily based on what's in season and what the kitchen wants to cook that week.
The portions at each stop are large enough that most people skip breakfast and plan a small or late dinner instead. You're not tasting tiny bites. You're eating a meal spread across five places. The guide talks through Nashville's food story between stops: how the city's dining scene has shifted, what's new, what's rooted in Southern tradition. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, note them when you book and the owner works to accommodate them. Restrictions not communicated upfront cannot be reworked once the tour starts.
Three hours covers the walking and the eating. Gratuities for restaurant servers are included. Gratuities for your guide are optional and settled at the end of the tour. The guide is live and speaks English. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants. Service animals are welcome.
Top questions
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 kind of food will I taste on the Downtown Nashville Food Tour?
The tour includes elevated Southern classics, comforting local favorites and international fusion cuisine, with menus that change daily. You'll get 4 savory tastings and 1 dessert across 5 restaurants, with portions large enough to replace a full meal.
How long is the Downtown Nashville Food Tour and how much walking is involved?
The tour runs 3 hours total, and you'll be walking through downtown streets between the five tasting stops. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. All surfaces and areas are wheelchair accessible.
What landmarks will I see on the Downtown Nashville Food Tour?
As you walk between tastings, you'll pass the historic Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Broadway and the Music City Walk of Fame. The guide shares stories about Nashville's past and present tied to these cultural touchstones.
Can the Downtown Nashville Food Tour accommodate my food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Yes, the tour owner takes allergies seriously and works to accommodate all dietary restrictions. You must note your restrictions in the special requirements section at booking. Restrictions not communicated upfront cannot be accommodated once the tour begins.
What's included in the Downtown Nashville Food Tour price?
The price includes a professional local guide, all tastings at the 5 restaurants, all fees and taxes, and gratuities for restaurant servers. Gratuities for your guide are optional and settled at the end of the tour.
Operated by Walk Eat Nashville. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Downtown Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tasting Stops
3h · EN
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