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Memphis Food Tour 3 hr

8.0

Very goodTop 12% in Memphis

978 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Memphis
3 hrs
Updated November 2, 2026

Taste barbecue nachos, Southern tamales, and more on a downtown Memphis walking tour with a local guide and stories of the city.

About this tour

Get to know Memphis one bite at a time on a walking food tour through downtown. Taste local favorites, hear stories of the city, and discover the restaurants and chefs shaping its food scene.

Your samples may include barbecue nachos, Southern tamales, and desserts. Along the way, visit a mix of historic, family-owned restaurants and trendy spots led by award-winning chefs. A local Memphis guide adds cultural and historical context, offering a flavorful introduction to the city and its food traditions. The tour lasts 180 minutes and requires at least two people per booking. Food tastings and local taxes are included; alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

Meet inside the Hampton Inn lobby at Beale Street, where your guide will be carrying a large whisk. Come hungry and discover why Memphis cuisine is best experienced one taste at a time.

Highlights

Taste Memphis favorites, from barbecue nachos to Southern tamales and desserts
Explore family-owned restaurants and spots led by award-winning chefs
Hear local culture and history as you walk through downtown Memphis

What's included

Included

Local taxes
Food tastings
Local Memphis guide

Not included

Alcoholic drinks, available to purchase
Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

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Viator

4.88 / 5 · 978 reviews

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible, including all areas and surfaces
Strollers are permitted; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
Nearby public transportation is available
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please share any known allergies in advance
Alcohol is not included; bring valid identification to purchase it
The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
Please let the operator know in advance if you are celebrating a special occasion
Meet inside the lobby of the Hampton Inn at Beale Street, to the right of the hotel check-in desk; look for a guide carrying a large whisk

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 180 minutes.

What food will I taste?

Samples may include barbecue nachos, Southern tamales, and desserts.

Are drinks included?

Alcoholic drinks are not included, but may be purchased at the venues with valid identification.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, including its areas and surfaces.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet inside the Hampton Inn lobby at Beale Street, to the right of the check-in desk. Look for a guide carrying a large whisk.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 978 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Memphis

Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 12% in Memphis means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Memphis by this score.

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