True South Lunch Tour
Description
The best way to see Savanah is to roll up your sleeves and dine through it! At Flavors Food Tours we not only explain the history of the city of Savannah, its culture and architecture, but we connect that history with the cuisine and libations iconic of the South and Lowcountry. You’d be surprised how much you can learn from a mouthful of Shrimp N Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes! Our tours are small, personal and intimate. Sort of like calling up a friendly, knowledgeable local to show you around. Our lunch tour is filling (enough for a meal), visiting up to five foodie places with an alcoholic drink included in the price. All our restaurant partners stand out as excellent examples of foods iconic to the South. Scoop up some atmosphere with our pillowy Beignets, famous Shrimp ‘n Grits & creamy, dreamy She-Crab Soup. Cap it off with a classic sit down dessert. This food tour is for the traveler, not the tourist. Join us & say you ate your way through Savannah.
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Itinerary
Rise and shine! It's time to explore Savannah and you'll meet your guide for coffee and soft, warm, powdered sugary goodness in the form of beignets near our starting point. The True South Lunch Tour meets at the Riverfront in Rousakis Riverfront Plaza (close to Huey's restaurant). Look for your smiling guide in a GA peach-colored shirt and Flavors Food Tours logo. This tour focuses on CUISINE: enjoying foods native to the South and Savannah, learning the history behind its origins and understanding the culture and history of this region. We'll be walking about 2 miles through the historic northern section of Savannah. Foods we'll be trying include coffee, beignets, Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp N Grits and/or other main dishes of the South, She Crab Soup, Pecan Pie and more! This tour includes a cocktail (or mocktail for non drinkers) so ease on into vacation mode an slow it down a bit...you're in the South now!
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We cannot accommodate allergies to peppers, onions, garlic or vegans on tour.
Reviews(86)
This was well worth our time and money. We had the chance to eat some local fare we may not have tried on our own. The food served wasn't small portions. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the food and history of Savannah. Do not hesitate to put this on your Savannah itinerary.
Great experience, Jessica and Marcy were very knowledgeable about the history and the food was excellent. Well worth the money.
We really enjoyed our food tour in Savannah. Michael was our guide and he was a wealth of knowledge about Savannah and the origins of the tasty items we sampled. Our group was a total of eight which we felt was a perfect size. We are very glad we took the morning tour as it gets a bit warm in the early afternoon.
A smaller group makes for such a great experience, and we're glad eight guests felt just right! Michael will be happy to hear you enjoyed learning about Savannah and the stories behind each tasting. Great tip about the morning tour, too! 😊 You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia ❤️
Jessica was the absolute best guide. We had a fantastic time with our group and the food was all delicious! Time and money WELL SPENT!
Hearing that your time and money felt well spent is one of the best compliments we could receive! Jessica will be thrilled to know she helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for your kind words, and we're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food and great group atmosphere 😊 You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia ❤️
Our guide Jessica was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every stop interesting with stories about Savannah’s culture and history. She is personable with the ability to engage the tour group and we felt like we made some new friends. The 5 locations with excellent food selections gave us a real taste of the city. We appreciated her making sure that different options for allergies were available. We especially loved the Southern specialties and learning about the restaurants and local traditions behind each dish. The walking pace was comfortable, and we enjoyed exploring areas we probably would have missed on our own. We would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Savannah who wants a fun, delicious experience.
We’re so glad the experience felt both welcoming and memorable from start to finish. It’s wonderful to hear Jessica helped bring the group together while sharing Savannah’s history, culture, and food traditions, and that the restaurant selections and accommodations made the tour even more enjoyable, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
Great food tour! Jessica was friendly and took good care of us. The foods were delicious -- shrimp & grits, Beignets, fried green tomatoes, she-crab soup, cheese croquettes, and ice cream. We were with a nice group of people and enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend!
Sounds like such a fun mix of flavors and company. We’re so glad Jessica helped make the experience welcoming and enjoyable, and that those Savannah favorites were a hit, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
Tis was so wonderful. Not only did we get to eat extremely tasty food and learn about those dishes' individual histories, but we also were given some history of Savannah as well as the restaurants we visited. Our tour guide was so well informed and engaging. I will recommend this tour to anyone.
We’re so glad the experience gave you more than just great food. Hearing that you enjoyed learning the stories behind the dishes, the restaurants, and Savannah itself means so much to us, and we truly appreciate the recommendation, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
One of the best tours we have been on! The guides were very personable and accommodating! That was in addition to the wonderful choices of food we ate!
Hearing this was one of the best tours you’ve been on truly means a lot to us. We’re so glad the guides helped make the experience feel welcoming and accommodating, and that you loved the food selections, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
We were fortunate to team up with a fun group of people from many states. Jessica was fun, engaging and informative. Loved the selection of restaurants!
Sounds like the group dynamic made the experience even more memorable. We’re so glad you enjoyed Jessica’s fun energy and the restaurant selections along the way, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
This three hour food walking tour with Rebecca was a highlight of my Savannah visit. The food and beverage choices were nicely spaced and planned. The restaurants were located in the historic area but a bit off beat and each one had an interesting story.
We’re so glad the tour became a highlight of your Savannah visit. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the pacing, the unique restaurant selections, and the stories behind each stop, thanks for joining! You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider and can enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. See you again soon!
