Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville
Overview
Experience downtown Nashville through the eyes of a local on this award-winning 3 to 3.5-hour walking food tour. Recognized by City Balloon Tours as one of the Top 1% of Experiences Worldwide, A Little Local Flavor has welcomed 23,000+ guests, earned 2,700+ five-star reviews, and helped direct nearly $1.5 million to locally owned Nashville businesses.
Come hungry! Visit 6 locally owned restaurants and tasting rooms as you savor Tennessee barbecue, shrimp and grits, a locally brewed beer, two handcrafted cocktails, and a tasting at a local distillery. Dine at a James Beard Award semifinalist, explore one of downtown Nashville's most historic venues, hear the stories behind iconic landmarks, and soak in the city's legendary live music.
Generous tastings add up to a hearty meal. Every stop is locally owned, every dish is made from scratch, and our passionate local guides share insider stories and recommendations to help you experience Nashville like a local.
What's Included
- Lunch Food at 4 restaurants and 1 specialty stop (enough for lunch) is included in the tour price. All of the food is made from scratch from locally owned restaurants in Nashville.
- Alcoholic beverages 3 alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. One local beer and two craft cocktails, one at a local distillery.
- Tips at each restaurant
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips for the bands
- Tips for your tour guide
Meeting Location
555 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
219 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN 37219, USA
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-117451P1
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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 1,232 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Food at 4 restaurants and 1 specialty stop (enough for lunch) is included in the tour price. All of the food is made from scratch from locally owned restaurants in Nashville.
- Alcoholic beverages. 3 alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. One local beer and two craft cocktails, one at a local distillery.
- Tips at each restaurant.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Tips for the bands.
- Tips for your tour guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville is as follows:
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walking Food & Drink Tour of Downtown Nashville will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchFood at 4 restaurants and 1 specialty stop (enough for lunch) is included in the tour price. All of the food is made from scratch from locally owned restaurants in Nashville.
- Alcoholic beverages3 alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. One local beer and two craft cocktails, one at a local distillery.
- Tips at each restaurant
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tips for the bands
- Tips for your tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- We must know the food allergies and dietary restrictions for the group prior to your tour - please enter these in the special requirements field when booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
