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Which Savannah Food Tour Should You Choose?

Savannah Taste Experience® offers three distinct walking food tours in Savannah, Georgia, each designed to match different travel styles, schedules, and appetites. Whether you’re visiting Savannah for the first time or looking to experience the city like a local, here’s how to choose the right tour for you.

People sitting and standing around a table in a busy cafe, with a TV displaying food above.

A Food Tour Group at 22SQ

First Squares Food Tour

Best for first-time visitors to Savannah

The First Squares Food Tour is the ideal introduction to Savannah’s historic district and food scene. Stroll through the city’s iconic squares while enjoying tastings at well-known local restaurants and specialty food shops. Along the way, your guide shares stories about Savannah’s history, architecture, and culinary traditions.

Why choose this tour:

  • Classic Savannah experience
  • Balanced mix of history and food
  • Easy pace and central route

Great for: First-time travelers, families, history lovers
Experience: Food + history in Savannah’s most famous squares
Duration: ~3 hours

Biscuit with gravy on a white plate, placed on a reflective black table with colorful mural in the background.

Biscuits & Gravy from Quinn’s

Southern & Secret Food Tour

Best for foodies and repeat Savannah visitors

This tour dives deeper into Southern cuisine and hidden local favorites. You’ll explore lesser-known spots and enjoy dishes that showcase Savannah’s culinary roots and modern creativity. It’s a more flavor-forward experience with insider stories you won’t hear on a standard city tour.

Why choose this tour:

  • Off-the-beaten-path restaurants
  • Southern comfort food and local specialties
  • More adventurous menu

Great for: Food lovers, return visitors, locals playing tourist
Experience: Savannah’s hidden food gems and Southern flavors
Duration: ~3 hours

Eight mojitos with colorful straws lined up on a bar counter.

Fresh-made Mojitos on our Walktails Tour

Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour

Best for cocktails, nightlife, and social vibes

This happy hour-style walking tour highlights Savannah’s open-container culture, pairing to-go cocktails with tasty bar bites. It’s a relaxed, social way to explore downtown Savannah while learning local stories and sampling popular drinks.

Why choose this tour:

  • Cocktails and small bites included
  • Lively, social atmosphere
  • Perfect for evenings and groups

Great for: Couples, friends, bachelorette parties, cocktail lovers
Experience: Drinks, bites, and Savannah nightlife
Duration: ~2.5 hours

How to Decide Which Food Tour to Tour in Savannah, Georgia

  • New to Savannah? Choose First Squares Food Tour
  • Want hidden gems and Southern flavors? Choose Southern & Secret Food Tour
  • Looking for cocktails and a fun night out? Choose Walktails & Bar Bites

Each tour offers a unique way to experience Savannah, Georgia through food, led by knowledgeable local guides and curated for travelers who want more than just a meal.