TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience the tasty city of Nashville through a captivating Nashville tour that combines soul food tastings, historical landmarks, and cultural insights.
WHAT WE’LL DO
Meet and eat with your friendly United Street Tours guide and fellow foodie in Nashville for the Soul Food and History Walking Tour.
This Nashville walking tour explores its rich southern food and cultural heritage, with a focus on soul food and the city’s historical landmarks.
This walking tour is designed to provide visitors with an immersive experience that combines delicious food tastings and insights into the city’s vibrant history.
You can expect to visit a local restaurants known for their soul food cuisine. You’ll have the opportunity to sample traditional dishes that may include fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and other soulful delicacies. These food tastings offer a chance to savor the flavors that have made soul food an integral part of Nashville’s culinary identity.
In addition to the food, this walking tour of Nashville will also take you to significant historical sites and landmarks throughout the city. You may visit places like the historic Jefferson Street, known for its vibrant music scene and its role in the Civil Rights Movement. Other stops may include the historic Fisk University and Meharry Medical College, two of Nashville’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
Throughout the walking tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights into Nashville’s history, culture, and the significance of soul food in the local community. They will discuss the contributions of African Americans to the city’s growth and development, personal experiences with soul food cuisine, and its connection to Nashville’s identity.
Join this walking tour of Nashville for a unique blend of culinary delights and cultural exploration.
What Makes This Tour Unique
- Experience Nashville’s vibrant food scene and rich cultural heritage.
- Engage with knowledgeable guides for interactive storytelling and insights.
- Explore the soul of the music city and its historical landmarks.
- Support local eateries and restaurants specializing in soul food.

FINEPRINT INFORMATION
- This Nashville tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Walking tour stops are subject to potential modifications without prior notification, ensuring the highest quality route and relevance of the tour content.
- Children under the age of 4 can join the walking tour free of charge. Maximum of two children per adult under policy to maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Due to the 2020 pandemic, this Nashville tour is now only offered as a private tour add-on. Click here for our current live tours.