Memphis Food Tour: Taste BBQ Nachos and Southern Tamales
4.9
967 Ratings
Memphis

Experience the best of Memphis cuisine on a downtown food tour. Sample BBQ nachos, southern tamales, and delectable desserts while learning about the city’s culture and history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tastin’ ‘Round Town - Our Memphis Food Tours offer both visitors and locals a diverse selection of unique food tastings and culinary adventures in the birthplace of the blues and the heart of barbecue. The Bluff City boasts a wide array of options, from delightful and historic family-owned local restaurants to trendy, award-winning chefs.
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What's Included
  • Local taxes included
  • Savor local flavors with food tasting
  • Explore with a local Memphis guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the culinary scene of Memphis through the tasting of its most recognized dishes. Experience the very best that Memphis cuisine has to offer, from BBQ nachos and southern tamales to tempting desserts. Memphis boasts a wide array of dining options, ranging from historic family-owned establishments to chic award-winning Chefs. Our tours…

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Location
Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street
Peabody Place
Our starting point is inside the lobby of the Hampton Inn at Beale Street. We gather to the right of the hotel check-in guest. Your guide is the friendly face carrying a giant whisk. If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to call 901.482.7555
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jane_s
Jul 27, 2026
Great food, good information, and fun - Definitely book this tour! Make sure you do it early in your visit to Memphis so that you know which restaurants to go back to. Our guide, Taylor, was very knowledgeable about the food and all things Memphis. It was fun and filling!
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Johngu1337cr
Jul 23, 2026
Great tour, wonderful food and History - Went to Memphis to enjoy some food and music with the wife and we decided to take a food tour to taste some local cuisine. Booking through TripAdvisor was simple and communication concerning meeting location and what to expect was prompt and thorough with our tour guide. Taylor, our guide was great, she was extremely knowledgeable about the local history as well as the food you can find while visiting. Taylor also gave us a list of recommendations for other places to eat and visit while we there. We absolutely loved the food recommendations and the portions were very generous (definitely arrive hungry). I highly recommend this tour if you have the time, it is well worth it. Thanks again Taylor !!
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Lindsey_p
Jul 22, 2026
Beale St food tour - Very knowledgeable guide, Taylor, she's a bbq expert! Great background on food, history, and Memphis
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I1344zjnancys
Jul 21, 2026
Delicious taste of Memphis - We had a great time with Taylor. She had lots of info and history tidbits to go along with the delicious food. I think the wings at Rum Boogie Cafe and the ribs at Blues City Cafe were my favorite.
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Guinevere_w
Jul 20, 2026
Fun tour - Walking tour within ~2 blocks, not too far in the July heat. 5 stops, food, soda, water included in tour price. Alcohol available. No changes to "menu" unless you have food allergies. Lots of local historical information shared. Taylor is a great guide. She's a local native. We stayed on Beale St afterwards and enjoyed the dueling pianos at Silkys.
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Melaniemm7236ex
Jul 15, 2026
Great experience! - Taylor is a great tour guide: full of knowledge, very professional, and she truly wanted us to have a good experience. It was a really hot day but she was thoughtful in how she had us move around to the different places without overheating us. She knows a lot of the people along the tour route, which I really thought showed her commitment to the local area and local businesses. We plan on coming back and doing another tour with her and her dad!
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382waverlyh
Jul 9, 2026
Definitely well worth the money - Such a fun and enjoyable experience. Not only do you get to eat some of the most delicious local food, but you get the most interesting history lesson at the same time. I highly recommend.
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Jason_h
Jul 4, 2026
Memphis Food Tour - Taylor made our Memphis food tour absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we met up, it was clear Taylor knew and loved this city — not just the food, but the history and stories behind every stop. Each bite came with context that made it taste even better, and Taylor’s enthusiasm was contagious. The pacing was perfect, the recommendations were spot-on for both classic Memphis staples and hidden local gems, and Taylor was happy to work around dietary preferences and answer a million questions along the way. It felt less like a tour and more like getting the insider scoop from a friend who happens to be a walking encyclopedia of Memphis food culture. If you’re visiting Memphis and want to eat well while actually understanding what makes the food scene special, ask for Taylor. Five stars, no hesitation!
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Kevin_a
Jul 1, 2026
Great food and history tour! - Our tour guide Taylor, was incredibly knowledgeble about the history, food and people who built Beale Street. Her personal knowledge about BBQ was amazing.
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Jessica_v
Jun 20, 2026
This tour saved me $20 - Excellent Beale St. Tour. Amazing food. What's not to love? We particularly liked the history and tips shared. Booking this tour saved us $20 in cover charges with her secret tips!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).