Downtown Nashville Food Tour
Downtown, home to Nashville's famous live-music honky-tonks, the food scene is booming. Destination restaurants and culinary gems have sprung up amid Music City landmarks.
One of Nashville’s most happening areas, Downtown has completely transformed in less than a decade. Hotels and high-rises replaced parking lots. Live music venues emerged from old industrial sites. And culinary hotspots opened so quickly that local food lovers are still catching up with the changes.
Join us on a walking and eating excursion through Downtown to get oriented in this rapidly evolving area within earshot of Music City’s must-see attractions.
What to Expect
With five tasting stops over three hours, you’ll savor a variety of local flavors. Elevated Southern fare mingles with comfort food, and seasonal ingredients are always in the mix. You’ll indulge in the world’s first combination candy bar created more than 100 years ago--and reimagined deliciously today. At some locations, you’ll enjoy personal interaction with chefs and food industry professionals.
Between bites, you’ll stroll through the Music City Walk of Fame and learn fun facts about Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Johnny Cash Museum and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. You’ll hear the story behind Nashville’s “Athens of the South” nickname, along with who dubbed Nashville “Music City.” Our engaging guide will share stories that even locals don’t know.
We look forward to hosting you, whether you’re a first-time visitor looking for an authentic Nashville experience or a local who wants to feel more connected to our rapidly evolving city.
“Best tour in Nashville!
Our tour guide was PHENOMENAL!! From beginning to end it was so enjoyable! The restaurants got better each time, the history of Nashville was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour. One of THE greatest treasures in this city!”
Tour Information
Duration: 3ish hours
Distance: About 1.5 miles with some hills
Tour size: 12 people
Cost: $109 + taxes & ticketing fee
What’s included: All tastings at 5 stops (plenty for lunch)
Ticket sales deadline: 2 hours before tour
Meeting point: A downtown landmark; locations vary by day (exact location provided with ticket purchase).
Tasting Locations
Acme Feed & Seed: Where locals go on Broadway
Bajo Sexto: Indoor/outdoor cantina at Country Music Hall of Fame
Bakersfield: Authentic Mexican street tacos paired with country twang
Black Rabbit: A chef-driven Prohibition-era cocktail lounge
D'Andrews Bakery: Modern bakery with a Southern sensibility
Deacon's New South: A Southern steakhouse in Nashville's original skyscraper
Etch: Chef Deb Paquette works her magic in an upscale, open-kitchen
The Farm House: Locally sourced ingredients combined into reimagined Southern classics
Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar: Sweet confections made in house
Liberty Common: All-day European-style cafe and bar
Martin's BBQ Joint: Specializing in whole hog smoking
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack: The ORIGINAL Nashville hot chicken
Slim & Husky's Nashville's home-grown pizza
The Southern: Delicious regional fare
Steam Boys: Chinese comfort fare
You Won't Regret It! GREAT Tour!
This was truly a 5 star event! This Walk/Eat tour was exceptional and allowed us to experience Nashville in a more personal way. The food stops (5 of them) provided variety and truly great food! Our guide was personable and gave such great history information on Nashville as we strolled through the downtown area. A definite “must do” if you're traveling to Nashville!!
-Charles G.
This tour, hands down, was the best decision we made to do to kick off our trip. We got the lay of the land, learned a lot about the city, and got to explore hidden gems we wouldn’t have found on our own. It helped us to figure out what we wanted to see or do for the reminder of the trip. We went back for a full dinner to one of the stops later. Paige was amazing. Personable, funny, and knowledgeable. She does love her city and it shows. Highly recommend this for anyone who is visiting for the first time.
-Amber