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.
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First Squares Food Tour
Best tour 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.
The Best Tour for an Older Couple (Daytime Pace)
Older adults looking for a slower paced lunch tour love our First Squares Food Tour. We can accommodate all fitness levels, and our guides know how to navigate Savannah’s historic streets with guests who have mobility issues. Walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters are welcome on our tours.
Why choose this tour:
- Classic Savannah experience
- Balanced mix of history and food
- Easy pace and central route
Great for: First-time travelers, families, older adults, history lovers
Experience: Food + history in Savannah’s most famous squares
Duration: ~3 hours
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
Looking for a Lunch-Replacement Food Tour?
Both our First Squares and Southern & Secret Food Tours are progressive lunchtime food tours. The five to six curated tastings add up to the perfect amount of food for a hardy lunch. Come hungry and leave satisfied! Late dinner reservations recommended.
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.
Planning a Girls’ Trip or Seeking Cocktails?
Our Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour is the perfect late afternoon activity for Girls’ Trips and Bachelorettes. Even if you’re just celebrating a milestone or a birthday, our cocktail tasting tour will prime the group for a night you won’t forget (or will you??)
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.
An Authentic, Local Savannah Tour (Not Touristy)
All of our tours feature small, independent, family-owned spots and offer local gifts in our Marketplace. You won’t find tourist traps on this tour, and our tastings are curated to feature flavors that are unique to Savannah and the lowcountry.