Savannah walking food tour: Shrimp, grits & she-crab soup
Savor Southern sweets and local drinks while strolling Savannah’s historic streets
The True South Lunch Tour is a 3-hour walking food tasting through Savannah's Historic District where you sample Southern and Low Country dishes across several local restaurants and foodie spots, with a guide connecting each bite to the city's history and culture. The tastings add up to a full meal, and one alcoholic drink or non-alcoholic alternative is included. You'll walk about 2 miles through the historic northern section of the city.
Step-by-step itinerary
Savannah food and history walking tour
- Meet guide at Riverfront Plaza
- Enjoy coffee and beignets
- Walk 2 miles through historic district
- Taste fried green tomatoes
- Sample shrimp and grits or main dishes
- Try she-crab soup
- Enjoy pecan pie and Southern sweets
- Have one cocktail or mocktail
What’s included
- Coffee and beignets at the start.
- fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, pecan pie and other Southern dishes sampled across local restaurants.
- one alcoholic drink or non-alcoholic mocktail.
- narrated stories about Savannah's historic streets, city squares, landmarks and food traditions.
- Every day except Wednesday and Sunday 10:00
- Wednesday 10:00 11:00
- Sunday 14:00
Information
Walk through Savannah's Historic District sampling Low Country cuisine across local restaurants: beignets, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits.
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The experience
The tour starts at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza near the Riverfront, where you meet your guide (look for the GA peach-colored shirt and Flavors Food Tours logo), and begin with coffee and beignets. From there you walk through the Historic District sampling fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, pecan pie, and other Southern staples at different local restaurants and spots. The guide shares entertaining stories about Savannah's historic streets, city squares, and landmarks as you move between tastings, so the food connects to the place you're standing in.
The tour focuses on cuisine itself: the foods native to the South, where they come from, and the culture and history woven into them. One alcoholic drink or a mocktail is included, so you can ease into the pace of the South without rushing. The tastings across multiple stops add up to a full meal, so you're not sampling and then hunting for lunch afterward.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 foods will I actually taste on the True South Lunch Tour?
The tour includes beignets at the start, then fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, pecan pie, and other Southern dishes sampled across different local restaurants and foodie spots in the Historic District. The tastings together make up a full meal.
How far do we walk on this Savannah food tour?
You'll walk about 2 miles through the historic northern section of Savannah, moving between restaurants and stops where you taste each course. The tour takes 3 hours total.
Is a drink included on the True South Lunch Tour?
Yes, one alcoholic drink is included, or a non-alcoholic mocktail if you prefer. The guide will point out options as you move through the tour.
What is the Savannah Historic District like on this walking tour?
The Historic District is where the tour takes place, and your guide shares stories about its historic streets, city squares, and landmarks as you walk between tastings. The food and the architecture and history of the place are connected throughout the 3 hours.
Are there any dietary restrictions this tour cannot accommodate?
The tour cannot accommodate allergies to peppers, onions, or garlic, or vegan diets, since those ingredients and animal products are central to the Southern and Low Country dishes being served.
Operated by Flavors Food Tours - Savannah. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Savannah walking food tour: Shrimp, grits & she-crab soup
3h · EN
from US$ 134.99 per person
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