Taste spicy Nashville hot chicken, Southern comfort food, and BBQ!

Discover Nashville's delicious food scene - Southern comfort meets spicy innovation! Nashville food tours explore the city's signature dish: Nashville hot chicken (fried chicken coated in cayenne pepper paste - originated at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack!), alongside Southern staples like biscuits and gravy, meat-and-three plates, banana pudding, and Tennessee BBQ. Visit iconic joints like Hattie B's (tourist favorite), Prince's (original!), Bolton's (locals' choice), farm-to-table restaurants, food halls, and trendy 12South neighborhood eateries. Sample hot chicken at various heat levels (mild to "shut the cluck up"!), taste classic Southern sides, and explore Nashville's culinary evolution. It's spicy, soul-satisfying Southern food!
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On this fun and delicious tour, sample the best of Nashville's classic cuisine and visit some amazing places along the way. We'll enjoy a frosty local cocktail, taste hand-made spirits, visit a bakery with a history, enjoy Centennial Park, where you'll learn about the Parthenon, Vanderbilt, and more. Experience whole-hog barbecue at it's very best and learn the secrets that make it so amazing. Feel the heat with authentic Nashville Hot Chicken. Lots of food, fun, and local insights! Along the way, you'll see sights such as the Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, Sounds stadium, Germantown, the Cumberland River, Marathon Village, East Nashville's Five Points, Nissan Stadium, and much more! We may substitute or alter the specific stops and foods, based on daily closures or events. Travel in our comfortable high-roof touring van with a knowledgeable and fun local guide. The very best way to experience Nashville's neighborhoods, history, and amazing local foods!

EAST NASHVILLE - Indulge in classic Southern flavors on our Secret Food Tour: East Nashville. Experience pulled pork, hot chicken, and handmade biscuits while exploring historic neighborhoods. Enjoy Southern hospitality and uncover the legends of Nashville's East Edgefield and Five Points. Don't miss the culinary award-winning Secret Dish that adds excitement to our food journey! 12SOUTH - Uncover the city's trendiest avenue with our guides. Explore vibrant streets boasting cool coffee shops, stylish eateries, and restored buildings. Discover unique shops and maybe even a celebrity-frequented dress store. Indulge in the finest local bites and drinks during this exciting adventure!

Join us on a 3-hour food walking tour of Downtown Nashville (The Gulch) On your eating extravaganza, you will savor amazingly delicious foods from 5 unique restaurants, eateries, and bakeries. In addition to all the mouthwatering foods you'll be enjoying, your guide will discuss the history, culture, and food scene of the neighborhood. We tell the story of Downtown Nashville through its food and the people who prepare it. Lace-up your sneakers and come eat with us on an eating adventure through Downtown Nashville (The Gulch)

Nashville's ONLY all inclusive shopping tour. Your drinks, food, and exclusive discounts are included with the purchase of your ticket. This is the perfect tour for girlfriends and bachelorettes who love to shop, drink, and get awesome discounts. You will stroll your way through a two hour guided walking tour of Nashville's Gulch. You will start the tour at Marble Fox with a delicious glass of wine and hot pretzel bites. Afterwards, you will cruise the Gulch with your girlfriends visiting fabulous boutiques and taking pictures along the way. Enjoy complimentary wine, cocktails and shots throughout the tour. You will also get exclusive discounts of 10-20%; the discounts alone pay for the tour.

Enjoy Nashville's favorite foods and a private sightseeing tour exclusively for your group. Visit Nashville neighborhoods and landmarks with your private guide, and sample our quintessential foods along the way. Discover the food, fun, and facts that make Nashville a unique and fascinating city! Along the way, sample our signature Nashville Hot Chicken, Whole-hog BBQ, our own frosty alcohol milkshake, and the quirky and local neighborhoods that showcase Nashville's creativity. BYOB on the van! It's fun, social, and delicious!

On our Secret Food Tour: East Nashville, you'll enjoy a variety of classic Southern foods. From mouthwatering pulled pork and spicy hot chicken to handcrafted crustburgers at a critically acclaimed restaurant, our experienced guides will take you to the hip streets and quaint neighborhoods of historic East Edgefield and Five Points for an unforgettable and delicious Southern gastronomic adventure. Experience Southern hospitality at its finest as you indulge in the legend and lore of these hot Nashville enclaves. Plus, don't forget about our Secret Dish, a culinary award-winning treasure that takes center stage on our food journey! As a private experience, everything revolves around you. Enjoy flexible start times, personalized pacing, and the chance to ask every question without the crowd. It’s a more intimate, relaxed way to explore Nashville—one delicious stop at a time.

Nashville food, cultural insights, history, & sightseeing all wrapped into one amazing private tour! You will be personally introduced to Music City by your friendly guide and give your taste buds a ride along the way. Sample Nashville's favorite signature dishes and visit quaint, quirky Nashville neighborhoods as you travel in a comfortable luxury vehicle. Your tour includes enough samples of our favorite foods to make a meal together with your choice of a local beer tasting or cocktail. Maximum 3 travelers per booking.

Get ready for the ultimate Nashville party-on-wheels with The Big Southern BBQ Bash & Private Party Bus Experience! Round up your crew of up to 35 for a feast that’s as bold as Music City itself — House-Smoked Tennessee BBQ, fiery Nashville Hot Chicken bites, southern fried chicken bites, cowboy beans, creamy mac ‘n cheese, and all the sauces and condiments you need. Thanks to our friends at The Green Light and the culinary masters at Southern Sides, this spread is guaranteed to kick your day or night off right (before or after the party bus ride). Then it’s time to turn the streets of Nashville into your personal honky-tonk. Climb aboard your private party bus for two hours of non-stop fun — music up, good vibes rolling, and your crew living it up Nashville-style. And just when you think it can’t get any better, we’ll throw in a mechanical bull ride for every single guest. Because nothing says Nashville like BBQ, party buses, and hanging on for dear life! Alcohol is not included
City invented hot chicken - spicy, crispy, unforgettable!
Biscuits, gravy, meat-and-three, banana pudding - soul-satisfying!
Visit family-run spots serving recipes for generations!
Nashville blends traditional Southern with modern creativity!
Sample hot chicken at 3-4 spots comparing styles and heat.
Taste biscuits, BBQ, meat-and-three, and Southern classics.
Explore trendy neighborhood with modern Nashville dining.
Tennessee BBQ paired with local whiskey tastings.
Tours: 3-4 hours with 6-8 tastings replacing lunch or dinner.
Fried chicken with cayenne paste - choose heat level (mild to insane!).
Nashville tradition - pick protein + three sides (mac & cheese, greens, etc).
Original hot chicken spot where dish was invented in 1930s!
Collard greens, mac & cheese, fried okra, cornbread - classic Southern!
Learn about hot chicken origin story and Southern food traditions.
Hot chicken heat levels: START MILD! Even "medium" is seriously spicy.
Prince's (original, cash-only) vs. Hattie B's (tourist-friendly) - try both!
Bolton's locals prefer for authentic hot chicken experience.
Order milk with hot chicken - beer makes heat worse!
Meat-and-three lunch spots ($8-12) are budget Southern food.
Arnold's Country Kitchen (meat-and-three) cash-only, closes at 2:30 PM weekdays.
Come HUNGRY - portions are generous and tours have many stops.
Hot chicken is messy - bring napkins and embrace it!
A: Nashville hot chicken is fried chicken coated in cayenne pepper paste! Invented 1930s at Prince's. It's crispy, spicy (mild to extremely hot), served on white bread with pickles. Heat levels: Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot, XXX. Start mild - even medium is VERY spicy!
A: Prince's (original, most authentic, cash-only). Hattie B's (popular, tourist-friendly, consistent). Bolton's (locals' favorite, spiciest). Each has devoted fans! Debate rages endlessly. Tours let you try multiple - best way to decide yourself!
A: VERY spicy at higher levels! Mild: Moderate kick. Medium: Quite spicy. Hot/X-Hot: Extremely spicy. XXX: Painful for most people! Order milk (beer makes it worse). Start mild - you can always go hotter next time. Don't underestimate it!
A: Hot chicken tours: $60-90 (3-4 hours, 3-4 spots). Southern food tours: $65-95 (6-8 tastings). BBQ tours: $70-100. Private: $200-400 for group. Tours replace meals - good value for variety and avoiding bad spots!
A: Meat-and-three is Nashville lunch tradition - choose one protein (fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chop) plus three sides from 8-12 options. $8-12 for filling Southern plate. Arnold's Country Kitchen is legendary. Cafeteria-style, quick, delicious!
A: Challenging but possible! Hot chicken is chicken (duh!). However, sides are great: mac & cheese, greens, beans. Some restaurants offer cauliflower hot chicken. Nashville has veggie restaurants (Avo, The Wild Cow). Communicate needs - most places accommodate!
A: Year-round! Lunch tours (11 AM-2 PM) hit meat-and-three spots. Dinner tours (5-8 PM) for hot chicken (lighter lunch recommended before spicy dinner!). Food scene runs daily. Hot chicken anytime but prepare for heat!
A: ABSOLUTELY! It's Nashville's signature dish. Start with mild or medium heat level. Have milk ready. It's spicy but incredibly flavorful - crispy skin, juicy chicken. Even if not into spicy food, mild is manageable. Must-try Nashville experience!
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Famous hot chicken and Southern cuisine
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Nashville enjoys four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid (75-90°F/24-32°C), winters are mild (35-50°F/2-10°C), and spring/fall offer pleasant temperatures.
March to May and September to November offer the best weather with mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and perfect conditions for sightseeing.
June to August brings peak tourist season with hot, humid weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.
December to February offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cooler weather.
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