12South Neighborhood Food, Mural & Shopping Tour

Restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, bars, and boutiques line a half-mile stretch of 12th Avenue South, just minutes from Downtown Nashville. Colorful murals, chic storefronts, and stylish shopping make this neighborhood one of the city’s most photographed and trendiest destinations.

In less than a decade, 12South has transformed into one of Nashville’s hottest spots. You’ll find vintage clothing on one end, a gourmet restaurant on the other, and an exciting mix of boutiques in between—from high-end fashion and home décor to locally loved shops.

Join us on a walking, eating, and shopping adventure through 12South to discover the flavors, sights, and upscale style this lively district has to offer.

What to Expect

With five tasting stops over three hours, you’ll enjoy a mix of Nashville favorites: elevated Southern fare alongside comfort food, with seasonal ingredients always in the mix.

Between bites, your guide will show off Instagram-worthy murals, share neighborhood stories, and leave time for exploring 12South’s boutiques—from Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James to upscale shops and curated local finds.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor looking for an authentic Nashville experience or a local rediscovering a favorite neighborhood, this tour delivers food, fashion, and fun all in one.

Best tour in Nashville!

I was really impressed with all of the food offerings. The walk was easy and interesting. [12South] is the perfect Nashville neighborhood for a tour, because of all the murals! We took so many cute pics and it was a great was to spend a Thursday afternoon.
— SJM, April 2023

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Tour Information

When: Thursdays at 1:30
Duration: Roughly 3 delicious hours.
Distance: Less than a mile—comfortable pace.
Tour size: Up to 12 curious eaters.
Meeting point: Locations vary by day (exact location provided with ticket purchase).
Cost: $109 + taxes & ticketing fee.
What’s included: Tastings at 5 awesome spots (plenty for lunch—honestly, you might want to skip breakfast or keep it light).
Thirsty? Here’s the scoop: Some tours might include a surprise sip, but it’s not a sure thing. We don’t build drinks into the price because not everyone drinks alcohol—and we’d rather let you order exactly what you like. Good news: at several stops, you’ll have time to grab a drink if you’re feelin’ it. Cheers to that!

Tasting Locations

Every tour is a delicious mix of 4 savory tasting stops plus dessert. Destinations rotate and may include:

Butter Milk Ranch: Small batch bakery
Edley's Barbeque: Smokin’ good 'cue
Five Daughters Bakery: #100layerdonut
Fryce Cream: Fries + ice cream!
Hearts: Australian inspired cafe
Urban Grub: Southern traditions with a “flavored up tweak"
Wanna Spoon: Cereal bar serving up nostalgia and happiness

Food, Fun, unForgettable!

LOVED this tour. Our tour guide, Sabrina, was a wealth of information on Nashville’s 12th South history and nuance for the 3hours together. She kindly took pictures of us and went the extra mile to show us care. The food and service were excellent and we even got to talk with one of the Pit Masters. The 12th South area we explored was filled with murals and quaint boutiques. The tour had time for us to explore as we wanted. Highly recommend this tour.

-CreatureOfCulture, April 2023

Great food AND murals?? So worth it!!

I had so much fun on the 12 South tour. It is one of the newest tours offered by Walk Eat Nashville. I have done one of their other tours years ago and this one was every bit as fun. The food was so good!! Portions were very large and I got so full that I didn’t even need to eat dinner that night! Found out the owner is a local who knows and loves Nashville. I love supporting local business!

-MamaNeedsATrip, March 2023