10 Best Food Tours of Nashville

A good Mac'n Cheese or a good piece of Country Ham are some of the dishes that are part of the gastronomy of Tennessee, and also count as some of the flavors that you will taste when you do some of the most interesting gastronomic tours in Nashville.

Knowing the gastronomy of this city and of this state in general is one of the best things you can see and do in Nashville, because it not only lets you know the traditions of the city, but also lets you experience other unknown flavors, not only in terms of food, but also with respect to wines and other liquors.

During this walking tour of at least 3.5 hours and four different restaurants, you will have the opportunity to get to know the most traditional flavors of Nashville, and you will also get to know the Music City.

The tour is going to start with one of the best dishes you can try in Nashville, which is none other than a good barbecue. You will also taste the very famous Tennessee chicken and taste the exquisite traditional cocktails of the region. Downtown is an entertaining place that you can also get to know by taking a Nashville sightseeing bus tour.

You will visit one of Nashville's newest distilleries and the oldest and most famous restaurant in town. Each of the restaurants you'll visit during the tour are locally owned, so you'll get to know the city like a local in VIP mode.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience is priced from €157 per person, approximately.
• Duration: This tour can last approximately 3 hours.
• Means of transportation: The tour is on foot, so you have to get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this tour: Lunch is included in four restaurants and also a specialty dish. Three alcoholic beverages are included with lunch. All necessary taxes and fees are also included. Gratuities at each restaurant are included in the price.
• Disadvantages of this tour: It is not wheelchair accessible. This is an experience that has a minimum of participation, so it can be cancelled if the minimum is not met.

This tasting tour will take you through East Edgefield and Five Points to sample the finest in Southern cuisine. You'll sample multiple dishes that define the Southern palate. A tasting tour is a must do even if you are staying in Nashville for a day.

Some of the dishes to try will be Nashville's spicy hot chicken, barbecued brisket nachos or pulled pork, and for dessert you will try some very tasty buttermilk cookies that were handmade, a delight to the palate.

All this will be set with the liveliest and warmest treatment from the locals and the very accurate comments from your tour guide. Once you are done with lunch and tasting the dishes, you can move on to the next level and eat the special dessert, which is always a surprise and will leave you wanting more.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience has an approximate price of 90 euros per person.
• Duration: It lasts approximately 3 hours and a half.
• Means of transportation: You will arrive on your own at the meeting point, from there the tour will be on foot.
• Advantages of this tour: Meal tasting is included. The tour guide is also included during the whole tour. Hydration with bottled water is included.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Pick up and drop off at the hotel is not included, so you will have to arrive on your own.

If you were looking forward to a sweet and sugar filled tour, well this is the tour for you. This is one of the activities I like to recommend to do in Nashville with kids. The tour starts at a popular area on Broadway, home to some of the best donuts in town.

From there you can continue moving through the city accompanied by a tour guide who will give you all the directions on the best places to eat this iconic dessert. In some cases the donuts serve as breakfast for the locals so this tour is going to be done in the morning to live the local experience of having breakfast with them.

Details of interest

• Price: You can do this tour from 37 euros per person.
• Duration: It can last around two hours.
• Means of transportation: The means of transportation will be on foot during the whole experience, so you will have to get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this tour: The donut tasting is included. Also included is the tour guide who will answer any questions you have about the city or the tour. Assistance animals are accepted, it is also suitable for people in wheelchairs.
• Disadvantages of this tour: It is not suitable for people with mobility problems because the tour is on foot and you will spend more time walking than in a chair.

This is definitely one of the tours that I like the most and that I would totally recommend as one of the activities to do in Nashville at night because it takes you to know the history of the city in a more than fun way. And what better way to get to know the city than through its pubs.

During the experience you will be able to taste incredible traditional cocktails of Nashville's gastronomy and you will also be able to taste the famous craft beers. All this while being accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you the dark side of the history of alcohol in the city.

Details of interest

• Price: This tour can have an approximate price of 77 euros per person.
• Duration: It lasts approximately two hours and the departure time is agreed upon by the guide.
• Means of transportation: This tour is on foot, so you have to get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this tour: Selected beverages are included in each establishment on the list. Admission to Downtown Nashville is also included and queue-free service is guaranteed to enter each establishment.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Drinks are not included after the tour ends. Not wheelchair accessible. This experience requires a minimum of four people to take place, so if there are less than this number, it may be cancelled or rescheduled.

This is one of the best daytime tours because it starts very early in the morning and takes you through the best of classic Nashville food. Some of the foods included in this tour are: barbecue pork, Nashville's hot and spicy chicken, and the city's famous "ice cream cocktail".

In addition to all this gastronomic experience will leave you wanting to try more, you will take a tour of some of the most emblematic places in the city, including East Nashville, Centennial Park or the Bicentennial Mall. But not only will you visit them, but the guide who accompanies you will make sure to tell you everything he knows about these places.

Details of interest

• Price: You can take this tour at a price starting at 103 euros per person.
• Duration: It lasts approximately three hours, depending on the final itinerary.
• Means of transportation: You have to get to the meeting point on your own, but once there, you will be able to get on the bus together with your tour guide.
• Advantages of this option: All selected food tastings are included in the price. Also included is the transfer in a private vehicle during the whole tour. And the experienced tour guide is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Gratuities are not included. You must be at least 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages during the tour. Not recommended for children under 14, although you can book a private tour if you are traveling with children under that age. In some places alcoholic beverages are at your own expense.

This is an interesting and very fun tour of Nashville's most popular pubs. It is done during the day and you will have time to visit and stay in each of the pubs for enough time to learn about the festive traditions of the city. You will also get to meet some of the best pub musicians in town.

In each of the pubs where you will arrive you will be able to taste some of the best and most traditional alcoholic beverages in the city, while enjoying live music shows, which further highlights the tradition of this place.

Before venturing out on what is definitely one of the best tours in Nashville, I recommend that you eat well. Some of these pubs you might visit on a Nashville ghost tour, because there are several that really have a history of haunting.

Details of interest

• Price: You can participate in this tour paying from 20 euros per person.
• Duration: The tour lasts about 2 and a half hours.
• Means of transportation: You have to arrive on your own at the meeting point and once you are here the tour will be on foot.
• Advantages of this tour: A professional tour guide is included, and special drinks are also included. Entrance to Printer's Alley, one of the bars to visit, is included.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Transportation to and from the hotel is not included. Lunch during the tour is also not included, so it is recommended to eat before participating. The price of alcoholic beverages not included in the special offer is not included.

This is more than a tour, it's a dining experience you have to have if you visit Nashville. It is a visit to Nelson's Green Brier brewery and distillery, where you will have the opportunity to learn first hand the secrets of a good barbecue. You can, of course, enjoy the result.

In this distillery you will also taste some of the best whiskies of the city and have been awarded as such. At the same time, you will get to know the best-selling bourbon in town, while learning about the process of smoking meat to achieve the distinctive flavor of traditional Southern food.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience can cost approximately 156 euros per person.
• Duration: The barbecue can last around 4 and a half hours.
• Transportation: You will have private transportation with pick up and drop off at your accommodation.
• Advantages of this option: An expert guide with accurate commentary on board is included. Roundtrip transportation to and from your lodging site is also included. Bottled water is provided and lunch is guaranteed. All taxes and fees are covered. Tasting of selected alcoholic beverages and entrance to the sites to be visited is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Additional beverages are not included in the tour. Not wheelchair accessible. If you are under 21 years old, you cannot drink alcohol during the tour.

This is one of the most fun and incredible experiences because you will get to see the Jack Daniels distillery facilities and at the same time you will have time to tour Lynchburg, which is the closest town to the distillery.

You can choose to visit the distillery with or without tasting. Either way you will be able to see the inside of the distillery. During your stroll through the nearby village, you will have time to try a few bites of food for lunch before your visit.

Details of interest

• Price: You can find this tour at an approximate price of 116 euros per person.
• Duration: The tour can last approximately seven hours, making it a full-day experience.
• Means of transportation: You will have access to bus transportation for the number of people participating in the tour, with all the comforts and air conditioning. You have to get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this tour: Includes admission and guided tour of the Jack Daniels distillery. It also includes the tour to Angel's Share distillery. Liquor tastings both inside and outside the distillery are included. Experienced tour guide is included and all taxes and fees are also included in the price.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Gratuities are not included, nor is transportation to and from the hotel where you are staying. There are no restrooms inside the bus. It is not a wheelchair accessible tour.

While this is not a food tour per se, it is a great boat tour where you can also sample some of Nashville's most popular Southern cuisine. This is one of the best tours in Nashville and is available for both lunch and dinner.

The tour is done on one of the largest steam-powered paddlewheel boats in the country, so not only will you have a fine dining experience tasting exquisite dishes, but you will also have the opportunity to experience unique moments and enjoy a beautiful view of the entire city while cruising along the Cumberland River.

Details of interest

• Price: Enjoying this experience can have an approximate price of 147 euros per person.
• Duration: It can take about 4 hours for the whole tour.
• Means of transportation: The experience can be enjoyed by bus and boat.
• Advantages of this cruise: Entrance to the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville is included. Lunch or dinner and a musical show on board are also included. You will have roundtrip transportation to and from your lodging site. Local fees and taxes are included.
• Disadvantages of this cruise: Drinks and additional meals are not included. Gratuities are also not included.

This is one of the most delicious and sweetest experiences you'll have in Nashville, and that's because not only will you get to taste tasty Southern cookies, but you'll also learn how to make them from one of the city's most famous bakers, and who makes the most mouth-watering cookies too, Maryann Byrd.

The experience begins early in the morning, when you agree to meet at the cookie workshop. There you can participate in a baking class led by Maryann herself, where you can make and bake your own cookies and biscuits. After the class is over you will be able to taste your work and also take home a batch of cookies.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience has an approximate price of 80 euros per person.
• Duration: It can last around 2 hours and a half.
• Means of transportation: You must arrive on your own to the place of the class.
• Advantages of this class: The experience and explanation of how to make the cookies is included. The batch of cookies is included along with the southern sauces. You will have free parking and bottled water provided during the experience. It is also wheelchair accessible. All materials, utensils and ingredients to make the cookies are included.
• Disadvantages of this class: Children under 12 years old are not accepted in this experience. Not recommended for people with back problems. There must be a minimum number of participants in the experience, otherwise it will be cancelled.