3 - 3½ hours
5 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
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What you'll do

On our Secret Food Tour: East Nashville, you'll enjoy a variety of classic Southern foods.

From mouthwatering pulled pork and spicy hot chicken to handcrafted crustburgers at a critically acclaimed restaurant, our experienced guides will take you to the hip streets and quaint neighborhoods of historic East Edgefield and Five Points for an unforgettable and delicious Southern gastronomic adventure. Experience Southern hospitality at its finest as you indulge in the legend and lore of these hot Nashville enclaves.

Plus, don't forget about our Secret Dish, a culinary award-winning treasure that takes center stage on our food journey!

All the food will be served with water and at times, a non-alcoholic beverage. Or if you prefer, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.

  • You'll begin your journey with a treat that’s as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey.
  • After your sweet start, we’ll mosey over to an iconic restaurant and bar for an unforgettable gastronomical introduction to East Nashville.
  • For your third stop we head to the historic site of Nashville’s first Food Hall for a Memphis-style Sandwich creation of West Tennessee BBQ by an internationally renowned chef.
  • Next, you'll discover the secrets of East Nashville, its colorful history, musical and cultural ties.
  • We stop in at a diner-inspired restaurant by a James Beard Award-winning chef for a dish featured in Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil”.
  • Now it's time to venture into the historic East Edgefield neighborhood.
  • We take a stroll to the iconic 5-Points and pass legendary music venues, local shops and restaurants and soak up the reimagined craft of this great neighborhood.
  • We wrap up with our delicious Secret Dish – a recipe so loved by southerners, you can taste the hospitality.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to what is already served on the tour:
  • Local Pineapple Cider
  • Bushwacker
  • Local Craft Beer
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Book Your Tour
$89/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
  • Nashville Hot Chicken or Deviled Egg
  • CrustBurger
  • Tennessee Whiskey Donut
  • Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
  • Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
  • Water
  • For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above


Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

Why East Nashville?

A locals area rich with culture, music and loads of great food, East Nashville offers a variety of dining options, fine boutiques, quirky home goods, and a number of watering holes, with some of the best people watching in town.

Every Southern food group is represented in this cozy district. From sumptuous BBQ, flaming hot chicken, amazing burgers, hand cut steaks, delightful pastries, gourmet ice cream, and a myriad of beverages to savor. Needless to say you'll come for the food and drinks, but end up staying for the low-key Southern hospitality that we locals love to share with our visitors.

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Meeting Spot
We'll meet at Donut Distillery. 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206. If you have any questions, Please email us.

Tue - Sun11:00 a.m.

Tue - Fri2:30 p.m.

Donut Distillery, 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

Why East Nashville?

A locals area rich with culture, music and loads of great food, East Nashville offers a variety of dining options, fine boutiques, quirky home goods, and a number of watering holes, with some of the best people watching in town.

Every Southern food group is represented in this cozy district. From sumptuous BBQ, flaming hot chicken, amazing burgers, hand cut steaks, delightful pastries, gourmet ice cream, and a myriad of beverages to savor. Needless to say you'll come for the food and drinks, but end up staying for the low-key Southern hospitality that we locals love to share with our visitors.

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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?

That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer an upgraded drinks package.

Where is the meeting spot?

You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

Where the tour will end?

The East Nashville tour ends at 1004 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

Our tours provide our customers with a lot of food. Trust us, you will not need to eat a meal after our food tour!

Where do I add my discount voucher?
Vocuher
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 30 minutes walking but it's not too difficult and there are no steep hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

How many people max are on this tour?

We take 10 people maximum. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

Top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Nashville. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/

Can I pay the tour in cash?

You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for booking fee?

The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

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