Memphis Food Tour: Taste BBQ Nachos and Southern Tamales

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…

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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Betsy_b
May 24, 2026
Taylor was a great guide... - Taylor was a great guide with a wealth of knowledge about Memphis and specifically Beale St. There wasn’t much walking required and the food was outstanding.
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Pennylk4494iz
May 18, 2026
Great - Great food and history as we walked the tour.
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Jennifer_r
May 17, 2026
Definitely recommend - Taylor was excellent! She knew a lot about the area and the food. She had clearly done her research. All of the stops were perfect for getting to learn about Beale Street and the history there.
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Sheila_t
May 13, 2026
Delicious food tour with interesting history thrown in - Taylor was an amazing guide. We really enjoyed the places she picked out and her knowledge about all things Memphis. Highly recommend!
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Doug_f
May 11, 2026
Taylor was a phenomenal... - Taylor was a phenomenal tour guide. She is so knowledgeable about the area..the history, the food and the music. She took us to some great restaurants . The food was delicious and a wonderful diverse sampling of the area. If you’re looking for a food tour, this is the one to take. Look no further!
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S5104tpjeang
May 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BEST way to experience Memphis! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely one of the highlights of our Memphis trip! My mom and I booked the Taste of Downtown Memphis Tour with Tastin’ ’Round Town and had an AMAZING time. Taylor, the owner and our guide, was fantastic — friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Memphis food, music, BBQ culture, and local history. Every stop came with great stories and insider knowledge that made the experience feel authentic and personal instead of touristy. Some of our favorite stops included: 🍔 Dyer’s famous “vitamin G” burgers 🐊 Gumbo at Rum Boogie Cafe 🍗 Smoked dry-rub wings at King’s Palace Cafe 🍖 Ribs at Blues City Cafe 🥤 And dessert at the historic A. Schwab The food was outstanding, the pacing was perfect, and we left completely stuffed and smiling. This tour gave us such a fun way to experience Beale Street, Memphis history, and the city’s incredible food scene all at once. Highly recommend Tastin’ ’Round Town if you’re visiting Memp
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Sandy
May 1, 2026
Great food; Great experience. - This was a great experience with great food! Taylor was knowledgeable, personable and very organized. The food was delicious. The history was intriguing. We highly recommend this tour. It is worth the money.
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Elizabeth_p
Apr 29, 2026
What else makes Memphis great? Food. - Taylor really knows her food and the local food scene. A pitmaster and BBQ judge, she shared both interesting information and great stories about everything we ate. This was a walking tour with minimal walking, all on Beale St, so don't worry that you'll be burning off more calories than you consume. For us, the weather turned ugly (i.e. close-up lightning and a tornado watch), which meant the closure of a couple of the restaurants we were scheduled to visit. Taylor pivoted beautifully, arranging for our BBQ chicken wings to be brought from one of the restaurants that had to close and making a quick dessert substitution that actually gave us something tangible (luscious and whimsical fudge) to take home from our trip. We didn't feel we'd missed out on anything. The food itself was fabulous. My husband can't stop talking about Elvis's favorite hamburgers. I had a second chicken wing - and I am not a chicken wing fan - because it was one of the best pieces of chicken of any variety I've had. All of the restaurants we were able to visit had unique charm. Judging from their exteriors and what I've heard about them elsewhere, so did the two we didn't get to visit in person. This tour was a special treat and reminder that the culture of Memphis isn't limited to its indelible music.
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D4343crsamf
Apr 29, 2026
Good choices on the food stops - Taylor was so engaging and cheerful. Excellent grasp of the history and culture of of Memphis
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Scookntl
Apr 29, 2026
Excellent Food Tour - excellent guide - Excellent food tour of Memphis. Went to 5 places, and all were delicious. Probably would not have experienced these places if it wasn't for this tour. Learned a lot about Memphis as well. Good time. Very enthusiastic guide. Highly recommend this food tour.
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From $85
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).