Come hungry! Our tours include five tastings over about three hours — plenty for lunch. Most guests leave feeling satisfied and decide to eat dinner… eventually. (Or maybe not until breakfast.) This is not the day to plan a big steak dinner right after your tour.

Here’s the deal: We might have Nashville hot chicken or BBQ on your tour… but we also might not. It all depends on the day, and we rotate our stops to keep things fresh and local. If you're coming with a BBQ craving, just know it’s not guaranteed .

Our tours are designed to go beyond the obvious greatest hits. Think chef favorites, hidden gems, and dishes locals love. Your guide can always recommend the best BBQ in Nashville or hot chicken spots for after the tour.

We partner with restaurants because they are the restaurants we love to go to ourselves! The tastings selected are local favorites, often ones you might not think to order on your own. We’ll make sure you don’t miss out on the best of the menu! Think of us as your culinary compass!

Water is provided at every stop—stay hydrated, friends!

Some tours (Music Row, Franklin, and often East Nashville) include one or two alcohol tastings; we occasionally surprise our guests with a tasting on the Downtown tour.

You’re welcome to purchase drinks at most stops, and our guides are happy to suggest a local craft beer or specialty cocktail to sip along the way.

With advance notice, vegetarian and pescatarian options are usually available. Depending on the tour and day of the week, we are usually able to accommodate vegans on the Nashville tours. However, the Franklin tour is dairy-heavy and the 12South mural tour leans into the meats — with no great substitutions.

Please email to confirm. We're all about making sure everyone gets a bite of the action!

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We are able to accommodate some food allergies, such as peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. However, as all familiar with the life of allergies know, there are always risks of cross-contact when dining out. While all efforts will be made in the kitchen, we cannot guarantee ingredients used were not made on the same line, or in the same facility, as your allergen. And, as an allergy mom, I’ll also say… ALWAYS CARRY YOUR EPIPENS WITH YOU!

Unfortunately, the Franklin tour has a pretty dairy heavy menu without great alternatives. We don't recommend this tour for those who aren't able to consume dairy.

We are unable to accommodate sugar-free, soy-free, raw, halal, or kosher. We have had many “semi-kosher” guests who choose to follow either a vegetarian or pork-free & dairy-free experience though meals are not prepared according to Kosher law.

Please email to inquire about other dietary restrictions. As a food allergy mom, the owner of Walk Eat Food Tours strives to be as accommodating and inclusive as possible but there are limitations.

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We have so many places to see and tastings to enjoy on the tours! In order to make the tasting stops run smoothly and swiftly, we pre-order the food a day or more in advance. If we don’t know about a dietary restriction until the tour begins, we may not be able to accommodate that restriction. You may go ahead and buy the tickets, but check YES to dietary restrictions and add a TBD (to be determined) notation in the description field. Then ask your guest and respond to your emailed confirmation at least 5 days before your tour to update the restrictions.

Far from it! Our Walk Eat Food Tours share the stories of the people, places, and food that make Nashville such a wonderful place to visit and live. We sample locally made dishes and often interact with chefs, restaurant owners, and food artisans. Between bites, we explore Nashville neighborhoods filled with unexpected landmarks and lore that even locals don’t know about. You'll walk away with a belly full of food and a head full of fun facts.

Our tours are a calorie-neutral adventure—you’ll be walking about 1 to 1.5 miles. Routes are mostly downhill, with occasional short inclines. The walks between delicious bites are around 5 to 15 minutes. You’ll have plenty of chances to sit and rest at our tasting stops.

The East Nashville tour includes historic brick sidewalks that add a little extra bounce to your step — all part of the charm.

You bet! We host nearly as many local residents as visitors on our tours. Locals have a great time and often feel more connected to people and places in the neighborhood after taking a Walk Eat Food Tour. A guided walking food tour is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the people behind Nashville’s best food and to learn about the people and places that put Nashville on the culinary map.  It’s like rediscovering your own backyard with a fork in hand.

Yes, there are ample opportunities to use restrooms throughout the tour. We’ve got you covered!

Rain or shine, we're here to dine! We have fun on our tours in any weather, so dress accordingly and bring an umbrella in case of rain. We are also happy to supply you with a fashionable poncho to wear!

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We reserve the right to cancel a tour in case of dangerous weather (lightning, tornado warnings, icy sidewalks/roads), in which case we will offer full refunds.

The tour guide will keep the temperature in mind when leading the tour. They will look for the shade, sun, or air conditioning when necessary. We are generally outside no longer than 15 minutes at a time with plenty of time in indoor restaurants to cool off, or warm up. Mother Nature can't rain on our food parade!

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Yes, advance tickets are required as tours typically sell out in advance. Please reserve early to get your preferred date and time. Don't procrastinate; food waits for no one!

I’m ready to BOOK!

All food tastings and an engaging tour guide (and sometimes alcohol - see FAQ about drinks) are included in the ticket price.

Tour guide gratuities are not included but are always appreciated. Our guides accept tips in cash, Venmo, or chocolate, your choice!

You may cancel your Walk Eat Nashville tour up to 7 days before your tour date for a full refund. Within a week of your tour, your space is guaranteed and cannot be refunded or re-booked for a different date. We do not provide refunds for no-shows or issue partial refunds for late arrivals or early departures. We want to savor every moment with you!

While the tour content is geared toward adults, children who enjoy walking and eating may have fun sampling foods and learning more about Nashville. We welcome guests of any age but do not offer any age-related discounts. So, bring the little foodies along for the adventure!

We won’t force feed you! But, the ticket price is the same for all guests - whether or not they eat. So, feel free to nibble, gobble, or just giggle along with us!

Tour starting locations change depending on the tour and date. The starting location for your tour will be included in the confirmation email when you purchase your ticket.

Tours end within a 15-20 minute walk of the starting point. We will be sure you know how to get back to where we started — or wherever you’d like to go after the tour.

Franklin tours are near free parking lots. All other tours begin in areas with paid parking nearby, and public transportation stops are within a short walk. Check your confirmation email for more parking information.

Yes! Walk Eat Nashville food tours make delicious gifts!

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We know plans changed for many of you during the pandemic, and we extended gift card expiration dates to accommodate those unexpected shifts. Our ownership changed in 2021 and we continued to honor past certificates and credits, but 4 years later, we are no longer able to accept any issued on or before October 31, 2021.

We happily offer private versions of our food tours, or we can create a custom culinary experience to meet your needs. If you are interested private tours, please fill out the linked form. Because your appetite is our command, and we're always up for a private food party!

Private Tour Info Request Form

We’ve all done our share of “forced-fun” events. Food tours don’t have to be forced! Everyone loves them! Food is the perfect way to get people talking and bonding!

Corporate Tour Info Request Form

We can accommodate groups of up to 85 on a daytime tour. Larger group? We are happy to work with select trusted operators to make it happen! Looking for an evening event instead? Let’s chat. We will see what we can do.

Meetings/Corporate Tour Info Request Form