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 provide visitors and locals alike, a variety of unique food tasting and culinary excursions at the birthplace of the blues and the soul of barbecue. The Bluff City offers a plethora of choices from delicious 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.

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Connie_j
Jan 18, 2025
Taylor did a superb job... - Taylor did a superb job of telling the history of Memphis and its unique food. The food was wonderful!! And plentiful! Enough for two meals.
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Jackdn5622nz
Jan 10, 2025
Bluff City backs up the boasting! - Taste of Downtown Memphis was fantastic!!! Our guide was Harper and he was a last minute sub for the original guide who fell ill. He was there quickly with a smile on his face and a good story to tell. He is a certified Pit Master and is extremely knowledgeable on local foods, emerging cuisines, and the greater Memphis region. He took us to several famous, local eateries from more high end eateries to the old established best burger and rib joints. It was so much fun! Great food and drink, great conversation with tips on everything from local history, nearby travel, the art scene and exhibits. It is a very enjoyable way to to spend a late afternoon and tap the local heartbeat of this vibrant city. One tip...come very hungry. They feed you plenty. My cousin snacked just before, because he couldn't wait a little longer, and was not able to sample everything. Wait out the hunger and enjoy the tour all the more. Five stars! Thank you Harper and Taylor! Jack Deaton
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Adele_l
Dec 21, 2024
Taste of Memphis - Peggy was great and the food was delicious! Loved learning about the history of the different types of food we tried
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Macwv26060
Dec 17, 2024
Walking food tour - Great way to sample good Memphis food and learn about the history of Memphis establishments on Beale Street. Taylor was awesome and very knowledgeable about Memphis history
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797laureent
Dec 5, 2024
Come Hungry! - What a fun tour! Taylor was an amazing guide. She provided us with a lot of history and fun facts about Memphis. We had 5 food stops on the tour. Alcoholic drinks were on your own, but food, water, and sometimes soda was included. We started at Dyer's burgers sharing a double cheeseburger and learned their history. On to Rum Boogie Cafe for gumbo and a look at the fantastic signed guitars in there. Next was King's Palace Cafe for BBQ'd wings and more Memphis history. On to Blues City Cafe for delicious BBQ ribs with beans and slaw. Last stop was Beale Sweets for tasty fudge samples and a piece for everyone to take home. We were so glad we signed up for this tour to give us an excellent taste of Beale Street.
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Jessica_b
Dec 4, 2024
Food tour was awesome - What an awesome experience I highly recommend to anyone in a new place!! Taylor was awesome!! We got to eat so much good food and learn so much knowledge on Beale street
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M2328ussusanr
Nov 30, 2024
Great food and tour of memphis - Memphis BBQ Tastin’ Food Tour is a wonderful way to explore and learn about downtown Memphis. Food was excellent and Harper was an entertaining guide with a wealth of knowledge.
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John_h
Nov 27, 2024
Great time - Peggy was knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. We had a great time and the food was very good! I would recommend to anyone.
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Cjtraveler2016
Nov 27, 2024
Food, history and ambiance! - Great stops. Time at each one to enjoy the food, history and ambiance. Food was delicious. Taylor did an incredible job.
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V3550lbdeborahw
Nov 26, 2024
Beale Street food tour - The tour of the Beale Street area was fun and we had some delicious food. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made it very interesting.
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