Germantown Food Tour: Explore Nashville's Oldest Neighborhood
4.6
89 Ratings
Nashville
Embark on a culinary journey through Nashville's oldest neighborhood, Germantown. Sample barbecue, locally produced spirits, handmade chocolates, and unique specialty foods while exploring the historic streets and trendy redeveloped areas.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Guests meet their fun and experienced guide at the Farmer’s Market to begin with a tasting flight of locally crafted beer or wine and samples of slow and masterfully smoked barbecue. Our tour continues with a 2-mile walking tour, spanning just under 3-hours, with stops along the way to explore the historic displays of Bicentennial Mall, walk the streets of Nashville’s oldest neighborhood, and share stories about our amazing city while tasting southern foods including stops at some of our newest and most interesting shops. Your food and drink (expect to visit 6 different purveyors, sampling food at 5 stops and at least 2 alcoholic explorations) are included in the price, and you’ll learn about some of the techniques that make them so delicious.

The food provided at your tasting stops adds up to a lunch, and most people are pleasantly sated by the end of the tour.
You’ll find a generally easy walk, though tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks. Our route includes sidewalks of various construction, but there are no hills, inclines, or stairs. Just an easy, breezy walk through one of our most quaint and interesting neighborhoods and a chance to sample delicious food and drink that are sure to make your afternoon a memorable one. Come hungry (and thirsty!) for an adventure. This tour is sure to satisfy.
Minimum of 2 Guests per booking.

Points of Interest

  • Rivers of Tennessee Fountain

  • Far Better Distillery

What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Lunch provided
  • Guided tour by a local professional
  • Selection of beverages available
  • Experience food tasting
  • Alcoholic drinks included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Sample Barbecued dishes, locally brewed spirits, handmade confections and distinctive gourmet foods as you explore the historical Germantown district on our culinarily-focused walking tour. Germantown is the oldest area in Nashville and one of the newly and stylishly repurposed regions. Its cobblestone streets, Victorian residences, and charming storefronts have been modernized to accommodate stimulating food and beverage experiences that you’ll be reluctant to pass up! During our journey, we’ll drop by the Farmer’s Market, stroll around the fountains, flagstaffs, and bell towers of Bicentennial Mall, pass by the Walk of Counties, Sulphur Dell Park and traverse above the historic French Lick Creek. As you taste and explore, we’ll share tales of Nashville’s formative years and its modern-day culture, all with a charismatic and knowledgeable local guide along with a small group of likeminded culinary explorers!

  • Minimum of 2 Guests per booking
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Rivers of Tennessee Fountain
James Robertson Parkway
Departure Point: Bicentennial Mall State Park Address: 600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville.  Meet at the base of the flagpole just east of the fountains, near the corner of 6th Ave N and Harrison Street. Please arrive between 10:20am and 10:25am
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Belindas569
Mar 21, 2024
Good food with best cultural tour - We’ve done two walking food tours in Nashville. This one was by far the best. Kristie was so insightful and took us to the best local hidden gems - from “hot chicken” to chocolate truffles to the smallest distillery in Tennessee - and all the history of Germantown in between. Highly recommend this tour.
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Robin_e
Mar 11, 2024
So glad we chose this tour! - My 23 year old daughter and I took this tour, and I was a little nervous about the history parts getting too boring for my college-aged child. However, Kristi really brought all the stories to life with such energy, my daughter talked about the tour as one of her favorite parts of visiting Nashville! The stories were great, the food was great, we both really didn't want the tour to end.
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Margaret_m
Mar 7, 2024
Great - It was a great experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and a very nice gentleman. The food and company was also great
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Lynnetteb864
Feb 23, 2024
Hot Honey and Moonshine! - We spent the day with Christy, and it was just like hanging out with a friend (the smart and funny ones). Christy balanced the tour with great history and interesting tidbits with unique food samples. Starting the tour with some history and an understanding of the geography and culture of the state was really helpful. Bratwurst, chocolates, hot honey pizza and moonshine - what a great day. We ended up heading back to Germantown on our last day to shop at some of the place Christy pointed out. We totally recommend this tour and hope you get Christy as your guide!
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Conniege932zb
Feb 1, 2024
Great Germantown tour with Scott - This is the second tour we did with Dabble Studios and both were excellent. This tour (our guide Scott) was first class. Scott was fun and as a musician had great knowledge and told great stories about some of famous Nashville musicians. His knowledge about history of the Germantown area as well as Nashville was first class. All of the food venues were very well received and delicious. Scott thank you for the wonderful experience.
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Samantha
Oct 21, 2023
Fun for all with a food focus and history as well - This tour was awesome, so personable and great tour guide, ask for Austin. We saw Nashville at it's greatest. Tons of history, good food and really good whiskey and moonshine. Must see tour.
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Cstelle91
Oct 11, 2023
Another great time! - 2nd Time doing this tour. It was a blast. They changed up the food so it's nice to know the like variety. Fun to eat. Fun to learn.
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A0s0vski
Sep 27, 2023
Fun, Great Food, Interesting neighborhood to explore! - Evan was very organized and informative of the Nashville Area. He was friendly. We have never visited the Germantown area and it did not disappoint!
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Vickiem950
Oct 16, 2023
Great history and experience - Great tour for history of Nashville. The Bicentennial Capital Mall was fascinating. So much there we would have e not understood if it had not been for our guide. Evan did a wonderful job of going through things and answering our questions. A bit light in the food portion of the tour compared to others we have done
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721connorj
Oct 9, 2023
Eat beforehand. - We ate half a hot dog and a chicken tender. That was the total of savory food. 2 savory stops and a cookie and a cupcake isn't much of a food tour. Our guide Evan was great, he was fun and knowledgeable but would've preferred to eat something on the tour. Perhaps because an event was going on in bicentennial Park and their regular stops were unable is why it was so disappointing but you need to either replace to the food stops or cancel the tour. Your description says 6 different purveyors, sampling food at 5 stops. We had food at 2.
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