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Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tastings in East Nashville & 12South★ 4.88 (3,091) · 3h
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Nashville Goo Goo Chocolate Tasting & Candy Making Class★ 4.89 (326) · 1h
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Nashville: Downtown Food Tour & Local Distillery Tastings★ 4.93 (1,214) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 13 options: US$ 55–US$ 179 (median US$ 99). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 13.
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Nashville: Donut Tour & Downtown Walk with Local GuideYou walk through Sobro, downtown and the Arts District with a local guide, stopping at Parlor Doughnuts, two more donut shops, and ending at Donut Distillery in Assembly Food Hall. You'll hear stories about Nashville's music history and get insider tips on neighborhoods and food spots. The walk covers just over a mile in two hours, with plenty of time to eat and ask questions.Is it for me?Good for groups, families, and anyone who wants to see Nashville's neighborhoods and food scene without planning the route yourself — the guide handles the timing, the stops, and the local knowledge, so you just show up and walk.
Nashville Brewery Distillery Golf Cart Tour: 3–4 TastingsA two-hour brewery and distillery tasting tour in downtown Nashville aboard an open-air golf cart, with stops at three to four craft locations and 20–25 minutes at each one to sample and explore. The guide drives and narrates the history and specialty offerings of each stop. Minimum age 21; alcohol samples are not included with this tour.Is it for me?The golf cart does the driving and the guide does the talking, so you're not navigating downtown or planning which stops to hit—the route and the stories are already mapped out. Bring a comfortable pace and an appetite for tasting; this tour keeps moving between locations rather than lingering in one place for long.
Nashville: Food & Sightseeing Tour with BBQ, Hot Chicken, SpiritsYou’ll taste Nashville’s best barbecue and legendary hot chicken (brace yourself), sip spirits at a local distillery with your guide sharing stories along the way, wander into an old-school bakery for something sweet, and see neighborhoods most visitors miss—all with easy transport included. Expect laughter, real local flavor, and maybe a little sweat from the spice.
Nashville 12South Food Tour: 7 Tastings & Secret Dish WalkYou’ll taste your way through Nashville’s lively 12South neighborhood—starting with breakfast tacos, then digging into hot pork & grits casserole, cookies, brisket quesadillas and more. A local guide leads you between stops (with plenty of stories), ending with a surprise secret dish. Expect laughter, new flavors, and maybe a little Southern hospitality sticking with you afterward.
Nashville Broadway Food Tour: BBQ, Hot Chicken & Honky TonksYou’ll taste smoky barbecue, fiery hot chicken, sweet Southern pralines, and sip cocktails while wandering downtown Nashville with a local guide. Expect stories about Music City’s roots, stops at iconic landmarks on Broadway, and plenty of laughs between bites. There’s music everywhere—even in people’s voices—and you’ll leave full in more ways than one.
Nashville Food Tour: 5 Stops in The Gulch with Local GuideYou walk through Nashville's Gulch neighborhood and eat at five different restaurants, bakeries, and eateries over three hours, tasting everything from Tennessee biscuits and BBQ to Japanese ramen and scratch-made Mexican birria. Your guide explains the neighborhood's food history and the people behind each kitchen. The tour includes all five food stops and adds up to a full lunch, so you leave fed and knowing why these places matter to Nashville.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Nashville food at places locals actually go and understand why each one matters, without having to plan five separate restaurant visits or figure out the neighborhood on your own—the guide and the fixed route do both.
Nashville Germantown: Food & Walking Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll stroll Nashville’s Germantown with a small group, tasting everything from peppery sausages to handmade chocolates and sipping spirits at a local distillery. Expect laughter with your guide, stories about Victorian homes, and plenty of sensory surprises along brick sidewalks. This tour is more than food—it’s full of unexpected moments you’ll remember long after lunch ends.
Nashville: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Bourbon & Beer Food TourYou’ll skip the lines at Hattie B’s for legendary hot chicken (with spice levels you actually choose), sip Tennessee bourbon inside Corsair Distillery with stories from your local guide, and finish with a curated beer flight at New Heights Brewing Company—all with transport handled so you can relax into Nashville’s flavors.
Downtown Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tasting StopsA 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.Is it for me?Start in downtown Nashville itself, so you don't need a car or a ride to the meeting point — the tour begins where the walking begins. If you're staying elsewhere in the city, public transportation options are nearby to get you downtown.
Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour with Whiskey TastingsThis is a full-day bus tour from Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, with a professional guide, distillery admission, a 1.5-hour guided tour, and whiskey tastings in the George Green Barrel House. The 9am departure includes roughly 90 minutes to walk downtown Lynchburg and grab lunch; the 12pm departure goes straight to the distillery without downtown time. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.Is it for me?Roll straight from Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery with the 9am departure to explore downtown Lynchburg and grab lunch, or choose 12pm if you're heading straight to tastings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Nashville Food Tour: 5 Tastings in East Nashville & 12South is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.88 out of 5 across 3,091 reviews.
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