Some say that one of the greatest activities in life is eating. We at Trip101 think that this is tied with travelling. So we have combined our two greatest loves – eating and vacation – and came up with a list of the best food tours in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is the capital city of Tennessee and best known for its country music (any Johnny Cash fans here?) as well as barbecue (definitely us at Trip101). On your next trip to Nashville, definitely consider going on a food tour that showcases the best of the city’s amazing food scene. Read on for a list of the best food tours in Nashville, Tennessee now.
1. Be in the know with a top-secret, local food tour
Nashville, Tennessee is a city that you can visit over and over again. If you have checked off all the famous restaurants in Nashville on your first visit, why not join a food walking tour that promises to take you to eateries that are frequented by locals? Over about three hours, you will be privy to the best-kept secrets in town for great food, Nashville-style. Try Southern barbecue spots that are Nashville locals’ hot favourites, drink to new friends and great vacations with over-the-top cocktails with all the garnishes, and sample the coolest craft beers brewed right in town. Along the way, stop by interesting places like local bars with great live music venues and hidden spots for some street photography. Then gear up to repeat the whole process with the best food in Nashville again!
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2. Learn about Nashville's culture and history through food
If you are travelling in a bigger group, consider joining a private food tour. If your party hits the minimum number for the food tour, you can get to travel in a mini van all to yourselves! Such food tours are led by experienced Nashville locals who will introduce you to the city’s gastronomic scene, rich history, melting pot of cultures, and best sights in town. These food tours typically allow you to see, do, and taste a lot more across different neighbourhoods. You will visit the best restaurants for various Nashville specialities such as slow-roasted barbecues, Nashville hot chicken, and a unique cocktail called the Bushwhacker. In case you have not already figured out, this is a potent cocktail that goes down smooth! Along these food tours, you will also pass by the grand Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park built to commemorate Tennessee’s 200th year of statehood and iconic Music City landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry House.
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3. Get rewarded with great food while exercising
For first-time visitors who would like to go on an all-in-one tour, do consider a guided walking tour that lets you combine city sightseeing and food tastings of Nashville’s specialties. Explore Nashville’s culturally rich downtown and learn all about the history behind famous attractions such as Broadway, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and Printers Alley. Do not worry that it is all work and no fun throughout this three-hour walking tour. As you walk around the Music City, sample Nashville’s most famous food - from Nashville-style Southern barbecue, to the flaming spicy Nashville hot chicken, and refreshing Southern cocktails like the Strawberry Lemon Drop. This is lunch and a city tour all wrapped up in one. What do we think is the best part of this tour? You get to work off all that delicious food while walking!
Book Tours : Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville
4. Be blessed with barbecue, beer, and bourbon
One of the best things to do in Nashville, Tennessee is to go on a guided food tour that will take you to local watering holes that are well-kept secrets for good reason. Enjoy frosty pints of the most exciting new brews in town and get a taste of what a mean Nashville-style barbecue is all about. The mark of a good food tour is not just beer and barbecue but also a spread of true-blue Southern sides that will give you the complete experience. Chow down on expertly barbecued beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, house-made smoked sausages, as well as Southern favourites like mac and cheese. Nashville also takes its bourbon very seriously. The best food tours in town will usually take you on a distillery tour that ends with bourbon and whiskey tastings plus a guided walk-through that shares interesting tidbits about these beloved liquors.
Eat your way through Nashville like royalty
One of the best ways to get to know a city is through its food. With these immersive food tours taking you around and into Nashville, you are sure to enjoy this delicious journey. As the famous saying goes, it is not the destination that matters as much as the journey!
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