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Nashville Beyond Broadway: Downtown’s Gulch Walking Food Tour

About this experience

HOT CHICKEN. LEGENDARY BBQ. IRRESISTIBLE SOUTHERN SWEETS.

Nashville’s biggest flavors. The Gulch’s hidden gems! All in 3 hours.

Taste the real Music City on the Original Downtown Gulch Food Tour — a delicious adventure filled with iconic Southern bites, local hotspots, and the stories that make Nashville unforgettable.

Discover colorful murals, photo-worthy cityscapes, music spots, standout boutiques, and some of Nashville’s hottest restaurants!

⭐ WHY THIS TOUR? ⭐

Ready to go beyond Honky Tonk Highway? We take you next door to the vibrant Gulch, where incredible food, local culture, and creative energy collide.

Our guides are local artists, performers, and insiders who share juicy stories, hidden gems, plenty of laughs, and insider tips you won’t find in any guidebook.

It’s more than a food tour — it’s a connection to Nashville’s SOUL!

Come hungry. Leave happy, full of stories, and with a true taste of Music City!

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 45 min

What is included

  • Guided tour of one of Nashville's hottest trending & fastest growing urban neighborhood: The Gulch!
  • Over the course of 2.75 hours, visit 4 to 5 top restaurants for 5 iconic southern tastes -- Tastes that are favorites of LOCALS and part of the local identity!
  • Fun insider stories, history, context & laughs -- learn about Nashville through tastes & laughs!
  • A commemorative cup from one of Nashville's favorite restaurants -- yours to keep!

Not included

  • Gratuity-Tip for your Server/Guide (15-20% customarily)
  • Water is served at tastings at all locations, with soft-drinks/iced-tea offered at one. Other drinks (including alcoholic drinks) are available for purchase separately.

Itinerary and highlights

Explore Nashville's hottest new neighborhood, full of local favorite restaurants & bars alongside famous murals & boutiques. Your fun and friendly guide will make sure you see all of the most noteworthy highlights over the course of your 2.75 hr tour! Lots of photo opportunities as we tour from one restaurant and eatery to the next. Note: each tasting stop will take approximately 30 minutes for savoring and discussing each offering. (Most of the touring time, in fact, will be spent enjoying tastings at multiple memorable locations.) You will feel full of delicious food and fascinating information by the end, and you will laugh and chat all along the way!

Meeting and pickup information

  • We meet inside the lobby at the seating area between the elevators and the coffee shop.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Local Tastes of Nashville

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All locations are wheelchair accessible Monday-Friday. On holidays and weekends, we cannot guarantee the same. Please communicate with us in advance.

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Duration: 3 hours Food included, drinks optional

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