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How do you recommend this tour? Excellent!!!! You get huge portions, don’t eat before you come! The guide was a wealth of historical information, and you get to walk around East Nashville and see a different side of town..
Nashville: Private Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Dishes
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $211 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 125 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We'll meet at Donut Distillery, 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Nashville
Description
Your tour begins at Hunter's Station, a former garage on Main Street now home to local businesses reflecting how East Nashville reinvents itself. Start with a double cheeseburger, the right introduction to what this neighborhood values most. Next, taste a Bee Bite, a sweet-and-savory Yemeni pastry stuffed with cream cheese and drizzled with honey, showing the neighborhood's evolving global scene. Next, a southern staple done right: a 2-bone rib, southern style. Plus, no East Nashville tour skips the hot chicken. Ours is fiery, layered, and sourced from a spot that takes it seriously. After you will taste a crispy catfish taco at a quiet anchor of the Five Points food scene. Finally, a surprise Secret Bite captures the heart of the city's cuisine, at a spot once a gritty rail hub, now lined with early 20th-century storefronts. You'll leave with a clear sense of how East Nashville carries its Southern roots into something entirely its own.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start your tour with a treat that's as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey!
Our second celebrity chef serves up a Memphis style West Tennessee BBQ sandwich that you will never forget!
Our second stop features the bite enjoyed by Phil Rosenthal on Somebody Feed Phil
Continue on our tour with an update on our local classic cuisine. You might even experience some live music at this venue.
Get ready for a true taste of south in your mouth, with a twist. At our last stop you will enjoy fried catfish tacos and devour our Secret Dish that will put a smile on your face!
Highlights
Southern style 2-Bone Rib
Double Cheese Burger
Crispy Catfish Taco
Bee Bite (sweet-and-savory Yemeni pastry stuffed with cream cheese and drizzled with organic honey)
Nashville Hot Chicken
Our Secret Dish!
What's included
Included
Southern style 2-Bone Rib
Double Cheese Burger
Crispy Catfish Taco
Bee Bite (sweet-and-savory Yemeni pastry stuffed with cream cheese and drizzled with organic honey)
Nashville Hot Chicken
Our Secret Dish!
Not included
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Gratuity
Traveller Ratings
4.9
125 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's availability, weather and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Nashville: Private Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Local Dishes lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $211 per person for this Nashville experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We'll meet at Donut Distillery, 311 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(125)
M
Great experience
We had a great time and our tour guide Scott was great.
Operator response
We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience. It was a pleasure sharing the city with you and introducing you to some local favorites. Secret Food Tours was happy to welcome you!
M
Awesome “hot” Secret Food Tour
Scott was great! He shared some history about Nashville music, buildings and weather. There was a lot of info shared about all the different foods we tried as well. The different kinds of bbq and meats were amazing. The weather was 91 degrees and the walk was both outside and in the restaurants and Scott did a great job of stopping in the shade and keeping us moving. Five stars for sure! Thanks Scott! A+
Operator response
We’re thankful you gave us the opportunity to host you. We hope the experience brought together local food, conversation, and places that gave you a better feel for the city. Your choice to join Secret Food Tours is appreciated!
J
Food tour
Ben was great!!! Loved this!!! Lots of food and drink!!
Operator response
We appreciate you coming along for the experience. We hope the places we visited gave you some insight into the city that you could carry into the rest of your trip. Thank you for spending part of your visit with Secret Food Tours!
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Eating my way through east Nashville
Knowledgeable, and fun! He took the time to explain the restaurants and local history, both present and past.
Operator response
It was a pleasure welcoming you! We hope the combination of food, local knowledge, and neighborhood stops gave you a worthwhile way to experience the city. Secret Food Tours was glad to be part of your visit.
C
Nashvile Food Tour
My family and I learned a ton of information about Nashville and how its divided. The food was good and different from the rest which was great to have.
Operator response
We appreciate you taking the time to write. Your comments reflect the kind of experience Secret Food Tours works to deliver every day. We hope our paths cross again!
C
Good time
It was a fun time. Ben was great and gave a lot of local history details while showing us the best food spots.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us! Knowing Secret Food Tours became a worthwhile part of your visit is exactly what we hope to hear. We hope to welcome you back.
M
Great food tour!
Great time! Ben the guide was amazing!
Operator response
We're thrilled to hear Ben made your Nashville food tour such a great time! We'd love to have you back for another Secret Food Tours experience soon.
S
Hidden Gem - Highly Recommend
Ben was amazing! Highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
We loved having you with us! Knowing the tour became a happy part of your time in the city brought a smile to our faces. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
J
Enjoying the other side of Nashville
Not only great food- great drink-and extremely informative guide to walk us through the East side of Nashville. Drinks, chicken, BBQ, hush puppies,fried catfish, & amazing banana cream pudding.( which was heavily) The walk between stops help the calories 😉 Ben-our guide- ask for him!!!
Operator response
Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours! We're delighted the day was everything you hoped it would be. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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