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Secret Food Tours: Nashville

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Nashville with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

    ClockIcon 3 - 3½ hours
    LocationMaincolorIcon East Nashville
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Secret Food Tours: Nashville

Secret Food Tours: Nashville
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Secret Food Tours: Nashville

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Discover Nashville with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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    ClockIcon 3 - 3½ hours
    LocationMaincolorIcon East Nashville
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What you'll do

Dive into the soul of Music City on our East Nashville Food Tour, an exploration of the eclectic Five Points and Historic East Edgefield neighborhoods. Our journey commences with decadent Mini Whiskey Glazed Donuts, setting a sweet tone as we explore landmarks like East Nashville Magnet High School. For guests looking to toast the neighborhood’s craft culture, our curated drink upgrade package features a Local Beer paired perfectly with a handcrafted CrustBurger at a critically acclaimed local gem. As we navigate the colorful streets to find artistic anchors like the Red Rose and "I Believe In Nashville" murals, you'll discover a gritty, creative spirit shaped by a legendary music scene and a cutting-edge culinary landscape.

 

The narrative deepens as we indulge in a sequence of Southern powerhouses: mouthwatering Pulled Pork BBQ followed by our tour-exclusive Nashville Hot Chicken, a spicy legend that defines the city's bold identity. These fiery bites are beautifully balanced by a refreshing Pineapple Cider for those opting for our beverage upgrade. As we stroll past the vintage treasures of Caldwell Guitars, Woodland Studios, and Fanny’s House of Music, your guide will share stories of the artists and rebels who transformed these quaint streets into a global center for creativity. Amidst these historic silhouettes, we celebrate the region's river traditions with a crispy Catfish Taco.

 

As the afternoon sun settles over the district, we reveal our award-winning Secret Dish. We keep the identity of this "culinary treasure" strictly under wraps to maintain the suspense, but we can tell you it is a legendary, award-winning comfort classic that serves as the soulful centerpiece of our journey. This mystery specialty captures the nostalgic heart of Nashville's kitchens and is elegantly elevated by a Bushwhacker, the city’s signature frozen cocktail, for guests enjoying our alcohol upgrade. To finish on a high note, we’ll reflect on how this neighborhood seamlessly blends its historic roots with a hip, modern energy, offering an invitation to taste the authentic, artistic heart of Nashville.

SEE ITINERARY

You'll begin your journey at a local favorite with a treat that’s as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey, our decadent Mini Whiskey Glazed Donuts. It’s the perfect introduction to the "Whiskey City" spirit before we set off to explore the storied halls of East Nashville Magnet High School.
For your second stop, we head to the historic site of Nashville’s first food hall for a Memphis-style Pulled Pork BBQ creation. While exploring the Red Rose and "I Believe In Nashville" murals, you'll discover the secrets of East Nashville’s colorful history and its deep musical and cultural ties.
Next, we mosey over to a diner-inspired restaurant by a James Beard Award-winning chef for an unforgettable introduction to East Nashville’s modern food scene. You'll indulge in a handcrafted CrustBurger, a dish famously featured on Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil.”
We then venture into the heart of the historic district for our tour-exclusive Nashville Hot Chicken. This fiery staple defines the city's bold identity and is perfectly balanced by a refreshing Pineapple Cider for those enjoying our curated drink upgrade.
We take a stroll through iconic Five Points, passing legendary music venues like Woodland Studios and the vintage treasures of Fanny’s House of Music. Amidst these creative landmarks, we pause for a crispy Catfish Taco, celebrating the region's river traditions.
We wrap up with our delicious Secret Dish, a "culinary award-winning" treasure so loved by Southerners that you can taste the hospitality in every bite. This mystery finale is elegantly elevated by a Bushwhacker (Nashville’s signature frozen cocktail) for guests on our alcohol upgrade, leaving you with the authentic, artistic heart of Music City.

Upgrade your Secret Food Tours: East Nashville, experience with three drinks selections chosen to pair with the food you'll be served. You must be 21 and older and have a valid ID.

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.

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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

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Nashville Hot Chicken
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CrustBurger
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Tennessee Whiskey Donut
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Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
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Crispy Catfish Taco
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Our delicious Secret Dish

THE DRINKS

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Water
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For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above
Meeting Spot

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

Donut Distillery, 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN

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Sun - Mon 11:00 a.m.

Donut Distillery, 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN

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Tue - Fri 2:30 p.m.

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

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Get ready to explore a new side of Nashville on our 12South tour, as we guide you through one of Tennessee's trendiest areas, where you'll savor a variety of mouthwatering culinary delights! 

Duration3 - 3½ hours
Location12 South Nashville
Stops5 stops
Max People12 people max
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One of Nashville's hottest neighborhoods, 12South has emerged as the best one-stop destination to eat, drink, shop, and socialize. Hip coffee shops, fun stylish restaurants, beautifully restored homes, and trendy shopping are all within walking distance. On your adventure you're likely to stumble upon local craft beer, a vintage guitar, gourmet sweets, hand-stitched jeans, or even a movie star's Instagram-worthy dress shop, all in one visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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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?

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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?

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

Where the tour will end?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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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?

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Top-quality, fresh and local!

 

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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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.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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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 a booking fee?

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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

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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.

Are the food tours wheelchair and/or stroller accessible?

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Many of our tours are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. We recommend contacting us before booking to discuss this specific tour and accessibility options.

What is the lowest price guarantee?

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We always offer the lowest price on our Secret Food Tours. If you find one of our food tours listed at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.

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