The 15 Best Food & Drink Tours in Nashville

1.Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Choose East Nashville for hot chicken, pulled pork, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a secret dish, or 12South for breakfast tacos, Southern plates, and trendy shops. A local guide leads this three-and-a-half-hour walk for up to 12 people, with tastings, neighborhood stories, and water included.

“We had an incredible time on this food tour! Our guide, Taylor, was truly excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the area. The depth of the local history and neighborhood insights Taylor shared was an unexpected and fascinating bonus that made the tour much more than just a culinary walk. We were so impressed that we returned to East Nashville later that evening to visit three of Taylor's suggested spots—each one was a fantastic choice! We are genuinely so glad we signed up for this tour and highly recommend it.”

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2.Belle Meade Guided Mansion Tour with Complimentary Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $33Best value

Tour Belle Meade’s 1853 Greek Revival mansion with a guide such as Andie, Tegan, Jason, or Melissa, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting for visitors 21 and older. Allow two hours to explore the 30-acre arboretum, outbuildings, shops, games, and Southern restaurant.

“This was a charming tour of a historic site. If you are interested in horse racing history, southern history, or just viewing old homes you would enjoy this tour.”

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3.Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,712 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Music City Bites and Sites for a three-hour van tour through Nashville’s food and neighborhoods. Sample hot chicken, barbecue, bakery treats, spirits, and a Bushwhacker while guides such as Scott, Evan, and Red share local history, music stories, and practical city tips.

“Excellent way to see parts of Nashville and try some good food. We enjoyed all the stops and there was good variety. Our guide Scott was knowledgeable and entertaining. We appreciated his honesty and openness. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk downtown Nashville for three hours with guides such as Genevieve, Christine, Krystin, or Matthew. Eat at four locally owned restaurants plus a specialty stop, with hot chicken, barbecue, beer, and two craft cocktails included.

“Great walking tour around downtown Nashville with historical (and sometimes whimsical) commentary provided by Genevieve. (sp? 😉) Some excellent southern food and drink choices as well to round out a fun few hours.”

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5.All-Inclusive Pub Crawl with Moonshine, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 975 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about two hours with a Nashville guide visiting four downtown bars, including Doc Holliday’s and Broadway spots. Your package includes one selected drink at each stop, Tennessee moonshine, craft beer or cocktails, and a souvenir fanny pack. Guides such as Will, Sean, Jimmy, and Elijah add local stories.

“Our guide, Sean, was knowledgeable and personable. He gave us background on the bars and other local info.”

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6.Nashville 12South District Authentic Food Tour with 7 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Walk Nashville’s 12 South with a local guide, tasting a breakfast taco, barbecue, grits, a seasonal donut, cookie, and secret dish. Guides such as Patti, Scott, Carly, and JP have led the route, which suits curious eaters who want local food, neighborhood stories, and dining tips in a group of no more than 12.

“Apple spice was good, we got the mini one, didn't have time to go back and get a large one. Wish I had gotten 2 small”

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7.Journey to Jubilee Guided Tour at Belle Meade with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Visit Belle Meade Historic Site for a discussion-based walking tour focused on enslaved and formerly enslaved people. Guides such as Anastasia, Ben, Tom, and Melissa bring different strengths to the hour-long visit. Then explore 30 acres and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

“There was actually very little to see. Had visited one other plantation elsewhere with a self guided audio tour that had much more visual impact. This tour involved more discussion of slavery and the history of this plantation. Guide was excellent just not much to see.”

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8.Nashville’s Goo Goo Chocolate Tasting & Candy Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $55

At Goo Goo Chocolate Co. in downtown Nashville, you spend about an hour tasting classic candies, learning how the 1912 Goo Goo Cluster began, and making your own premium chocolate creation. Instructors such as Rayna, RK, Brenna, and Sophia keep the small class lively and family-friendly.

“Great Experience. Had lot of fun making a goo goo. CB was a great teacher. Fresh ingredients to make them”

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9.Nashville Barrel Co Premium Tasting Experience with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

You’ll join a guide-led tasting at Nashville Barrel Co, where experts such as David and Ivan pour bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey, often at cask strength. You’ll compare styles, learn about aging and blending, and ask questions in a small group of up to 20 people.

“Awesome experience. Had a great time. Love the different whiskies we tasted, and David was super informative. Highly recommend!!!”

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10.Music City Food, Drink, Sightseeing Walking Tour along Broadway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about three hours walking 1.2 miles through downtown Nashville with guides such as Scott, Christy, Clark, Evan, or Austin. Taste Southern sweets, barbecue, seafood, hot chicken, and a cocktail while seeing Broadway, the Ryman Auditorium, Printer’s Alley, and the riverfront.

“Scott gave us a lot of very interesting country music history and was very informative. The food was excellent!”

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11.Nashville Barrel Co “Flight from the Barrel” Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Nashville Barrel Co’s Heathcote Avenue distillery, you choose three spirits from bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, rum, or agave. Staff pour each dram straight from the barrel for a short, mostly self-guided tasting in the lounge. Kelly has been praised for friendly, clear help.

“We arrived and no one was their to greet us till 20mins of waiting. We were the only ones there and the host just served us, she was nice and pleasant but after she served us disappeared for the rest of the time. There was no tour either. We honestly thought the experience would be different after hearing about it so much. Now the bourbon and whiskey taste was different and good. Would have chosen a different tour if we would have known.”

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12.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg by air-conditioned bus, with a driver-guide such as Bob H or Ray sharing local stories along the way. You’ll have about 90 minutes downtown, then join a roughly 1.5-hour Jack Daniel’s distillery tour with whiskey tastings. Adults 21 and older only.

“There was a race happening, detours, the tour should have been adjusted for that. We did not have enough time to eat and shop. With the crowds, 1 hour was not enough for both lunch and shop, that should be 2 hours of least. The drive was not great, 3 hours of a not smooth ride, air condition not regulating, it kept getting hot in the back of the bus. But the actual guide at the distillery was great, that part, the tour, was nice.”

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13.East Nashville Walking Food Tour with 5+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours walking East Nashville with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Courtney, or Josh. Taste hot chicken, a crustburger, Memphis-style pulled pork, whiskey-glazed donuts, and a secret Southern dish while learning about local music, food, and East Edgefield.

“The food was delicious and Nick was a great guide!”

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14.Nashville’s Speakeasy Secrets: True Crime Tasting Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 107 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $54

Walk through Nashville’s Prohibition past with a live English-speaking guide such as Ryan, Reece, or Ryne. Visit three speakeasies, including private spaces when available, hear murder and gangster stories, and buy drinks at each stop. Business casual dress and government ID proving you are 21 or older are required.

“The tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Ryne was great!!! Loved the history of the area too!! The speakeasy’s we visited were definitely worth it-along with some excellent drinks from the local mixologists! Do the VIP tour! You won’t regret it!”

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15.Germantown Neighborhood Food & Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

This three-hour, small-group walk links Bicentennial Mall, the Nashville Farmers’ Market, Germantown, and Far Better Distillery. You’ll sample hot chicken, baked goods, chocolates, specialty foods, and spirits while guides such as Scott, Evan, Austin, and Kristi add Nashville history and music stories.

“Bicentennial Park, food Market, cupcake Inc. and our tour guide Evan! He was excellent!! Evan knew his history and really brought it to light. Also he was very instructive and kept us on time.”

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