Savannah: Food Tour with Southern Lunch & Historic Walk

Walk Savannah’s historic streets tasting shrimp n grits beignets fried green tomatoes and more on a guided lunch food tour

You’ll start by sharing warm beignets and coffee near Savannah’s riverfront before strolling through historic streets with your guide, tasting Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp N Grits, She-Crab Soup, and classic pecan pie along the way. The True South Lunch Tour is filling and easygoing—with stories behind every dish and plenty of time to savor each stop.

What’s included

Your day includes all tastings across five local eateries in Savannah’s Historic District—a full Southern lunch with dishes like Shrimp N Grits and She-Crab Soup—plus coffee at the start and an alcoholic drink or mocktail along the way. A local guide shares stories as you stroll between stops; dessert is part of it too.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Savannah food and history tour

• Meet guide at Riverfront Plaza
• Enjoy coffee and beignets
• Walk 2 miles through historic district
• Taste Fried Green Tomatoes
• Try Shrimp N Grits and main dishes
• Sample She Crab Soup
• Have Pecan Pie dessert
• Enjoy included cocktail or mocktail

The Experience

We met up near the riverfront—easy to spot our guide in that peach shirt, waving like we already knew each other. I was still shaking powdered sugar off my fingers from the first stop (those beignets are ridiculous, by the way) when she started weaving stories about Savannah’s old houses and how even the bricks have a past. The air felt heavy but not in a bad way—just slow, like you’re meant to take your time here. There was this faint smell of coffee everywhere, or maybe it was just me hoping for more.

Walking through the Savannah Historic District felt kind of cinematic—oak trees hanging over us, bits of sunlight flickering on the sidewalks. Our group was small enough that everyone actually talked; one guy from Atlanta kept comparing every bite to his grandma’s cooking (he said the fried green tomatoes were “dangerously close”). When we got to the Shrimp N Grits place, I tried not to inhale it too fast but failed. The creamy She-Crab Soup surprised me—I’d never had anything quite like it. Our guide told us about where these dishes came from, why pecan pie matters so much here. It wasn’t just eating; it was almost like eavesdropping on Savannah itself.

I liked that nobody rushed us. We wandered about two miles total, stopping wherever there was something worth tasting or pointing at—sometimes both. There’s a moment that sticks out: someone spilled their cocktail laughing at a joke about “y’all” versus “all y’all,” and nobody cared except for one apologetic napkin-waver. Dessert at the end felt earned—a proper sit-down slice of pecan pie while ceiling fans spun lazily overhead. I keep thinking about that last bite and how it tasted sort of like summer sticking around longer than you expect.

Top questions

How long is the Savannah food tour?

The tour covers about 2 miles on foot through the Savannah Historic District during lunchtime.

What foods are included on this lunch tour?

You’ll try beignets, Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp N Grits or other Southern mains, She-Crab Soup, pecan pie, plus coffee and an alcoholic drink (or mocktail).

Is a drink included in the price?

Yes, one alcoholic drink is included (mocktails available for non-drinkers).

Where does the food tour start?

The tour meets at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza near Huey’s restaurant in Savannah.

Can vegans or people with allergies join this tour?

This tour cannot accommodate vegans or guests allergic to peppers, onions, or garlic.

Is this food tour suitable for kids?

The experience is focused on adult tastes but could suit older children who enjoy trying new foods.

Do I need to be physically fit for this walking tour?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended as you’ll walk about 2 miles.