Nashville: Downtown Food Tour & Local Distillery Tastings

Six stops through Nashville's food scene, led by someone who actually lives here

You walk through downtown Nashville with a local guide for 3 to 3.5 hours, stopping at six restaurants and tasting rooms. Food at four restaurants plus one specialty stop covers lunch. Three drinks (one beer, two cocktails including a distillery tasting) are included. You'll hear the history behind Broadway, the Ryman, and other landmarks while eating things made from scratch. All fees and taxes are covered in the ticket price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Downtown Nashville food and culture tour

• Meet local guide
• Walk through Historic Broadway
• Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
• Explore Ryman Auditorium
• Discover Printers Alley
• Taste house butchered BBQ
• Sample Nashville hot chicken
• Enjoy local beer tasting
• Try two handcrafted cocktails
• Visit local distillery for tasting
• Learn stories behind landmarks
• Experience live music

The experience

Our guide Marcus stopped us halfway down Broadway and pointed to a corner building we'd walked past without thinking twice. "That's where the Ryman started," he said, and suddenly the whole block made sense, not as a tourist strip, but as a place where something real had happened. That's the rhythm of this 3 to 3.5-hour walking food tour of downtown Nashville. You're not being herded through landmarks. You're being shown the city by someone who knows which stories matter and which restaurants are worth your time.

The food adds up to a real meal. You hit six locally owned spots (a James Beard Award semifinalist among them), and the portions aren't tiny tastes. You get house-butchered barbecue, shrimp and grits, Nashville hot chicken, a locally brewed beer, two handcrafted cocktails (one at a local distillery), and a tasting that rounds it out. Everything's made from scratch. The guide doesn't just point and move on. They tell you why each place matters, who runs it, what they're known for. You end up with recommendations you'd actually use, not a list of Instagram spots.

The tour has landed in the Top 1% of Experiences Worldwide, and it's not hard to see why when you're standing in a historic venue listening to live music while eating something you didn't have to cook. A Little Local Flavor, the company behind it, is locally owned too: run by two Nashville people who've directed nearly $1.5 million to other local businesses through these tours. Every dollar you spend goes somewhere that matters in the city. The group stays small enough that you can actually hear the guide and ask questions without shouting.

Book it if you want to eat well and understand Nashville at the same time, without spending the afternoon researching restaurants or figuring out where to go next. The fixed route means you're not making decisions every twenty minutes. The guide handles the pacing, the stories, and the transitions between stops.

What’s included

Your tour includes food at four restaurants and one specialty stop (enough for a full meal), one locally brewed beer, two handcrafted cocktails with one at a local distillery, tips at each restaurant, all fees and taxes, and a local guide who shares insider stories about downtown Nashville's landmarks and neighborhoods.

Options for this experience

2 options

Downtown Tour DailyGuide in English · 11:00 and 11:30Your guide will meet you outside D'Andrew's Bakery, located at 555 Church Street.

Downtown Tour on Mon, Tues, WedGuide in English · Available from 1 Nov 2027On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, this tour meets in front of D'Andrews Bakery at 555 Church Street.

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Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 11:00 and 11:30, from US$ 179 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Friday: 11:00Friday: 11:00 and 11:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by A Little Local Flavor

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat well and understand Nashville through a local's eyes without researching restaurants yourself or worrying about tips. The guide handles the route, the pacing, and the stories, so you just show up hungry.

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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.

How long is the tour?

3 to 3.5 hours of walking through downtown Nashville with stops at each restaurant and tasting room.

What food and drinks are included?

Food from 4 restaurants and 1 specialty stop (enough for a full meal), plus one local beer and two handcrafted cocktails, one at a local distillery. Everything is made from scratch.

Is this tour suitable for people with dietary restrictions?

Yes. You must enter food allergies and dietary restrictions in the special requirements field when booking so the guide and restaurants can prepare accordingly.

Can I bring children or infants?

Yes. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, or sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Do I need to tip at each restaurant?

Tips at each restaurant are included in the tour price, so no additional tipping is required.

What landmarks will I see?

You'll explore downtown Nashville's historic venues, Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame area, the Ryman Auditorium, and Printers Alley while hearing the stories behind them.

Is the tour award-winning?

Yes. It's recognized by review sites as one of the Top 1% of Experiences Worldwide and has earned over 2,700 five-star reviews from 23,000+ guests.