The Top 20 Local Food & Drink Tours in Nashville

If you’re the type of traveler who likes to eat your way through a city (same), Nashville’s food and drink scene is stacked with flavor—and these tours are your shortcut to the good stuff. Whether you're chasing hot chicken, sampling small-batch whiskey, or learning how to shake up a Southern cocktail, there's a food or drink experience for every taste and travel style.

Walking food tours are a favorite for first-timers. You’ll hit multiple restaurants in one go, sampling signature dishes while hearing the stories behind them—think BBQ, biscuits, hot chicken, and creative Southern fusion. These tours spotlight specific areas like East Nashville or The Gulch, combining insider access to restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops with stories of the chefs and artists who make these neighborhoods thrive. If you're all about the sugar, try a donut specific tour!

Brewery tours let you hop between Nashville’s growing lineup of craft beer hotspots. Some are guided walking tours, while others are done by bus or pedal tavern-style rides for a more social, high-energy vibe. They’re great for groups and give you behind-the-scenes access to the brewing process—with plenty of pours along the way.

For something hands-on, Nashville also offers cooking classes where you can try your hand at making Southern staples, from hot chicken to buttermilk biscuits. These classes are fun, interactive, and perfect for couples, small groups, or curious foodies who want to bring a bit of Nashville flavor home with them.

If cocktails are more your thing, mixology workshops are a trendy, fun way to learn about local spirits and create classic or contemporary Southern drinks under the guidance of expert bartenders.

Whether you’re looking to taste, toast, or try something new, these tours are led by passionate locals who know their way around a kitchen—or a bar.

No matter your cravings, Nashville food tours offer the perfect bite-sized introduction to the city’s incredible dining scene. Just be sure to come hungry!