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Stroll through the east side of Savannah's Historic District to sample food at 6 restaurants on this lunchtime culinary walking tour. With a food-loving guide and a small group of 16 people or less, explore both hidden gems and well-known hot spots. During this outing, taste local delicacies like fried green tomatoes, chopped pork sandwich and en papillote chicken. Listen as your local guide fills you in on Savannah's distinctive culture and tumultuous history; the food and conversation add up to a tour that's both gastronomically and intellectually satisfying.
  • Food walking tour of Savannah Historic District's east side
  • Learn about Savannah's history, architecture and culture from your local guide
  • Small-group tour limited to 16 people ensures more personalized attention from your guide
  • Sample foods such as pimento cheese croissants, en papillote chicken sandwiches and Belgium Liege Waffles.

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This tour sets itself apart by giving you a map of all the stops, so you can go back again and again.
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3-Hour Historic & Secret East Side Walking Food Tour of Savannah's Historic District
Learning the hidden spots, famous haunts, and the secret tastes that would even surprise some locals
Visit Off-The-Beaten-Path eateries in Savannah's East Side Historic District
Food Tastings from 6 restaurants
Gain exclusive entrance into the restaurants before they open to the public
Drift through the famed, live-oak-lined squares of Savannah
Chow down on award-winning food without having to wait in line like the rest of Savannah
Local/Professional Guide
Map of Tour Route
Water (additional Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages are available for purchase)
Gratuities
Capital Bee Company , 421 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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Leopold's Ice Cream , 212 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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Meet your local guide and small tour group of 16 people or less in Savannah's Historic District. Meander through the tranquil, elegant squares on the district's east side, learning about Savannah's southern culture and rich history as you walk past many examples of the city's elegant architecture. During the 1.1-mile (1.77 km) walk, your first stop will be at Smith Brothers Butcher Shop, which dates from 1924 and is more than just your average butcher shop. At each of the subsequent stops, taste bites like chicken sandwiches en papillote, chopped BBQ pork, fried green tomato and peach cobbler waffles. Possible locations include Zunzi's Takeout, 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant, Mirabelle Cafe and Wall's BBQ. Your culinary exploration of Savannah's most famous restaurants and best-kept secrets, includes all tastings, tales and plenty of fun, and ends only a few blocks from the starting location. You'll depart with a map that makes it easy to go back to your favorites later.
Itinerary
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Savannah Historic District
Bring your appetite and begin your walking tour on Savannah's famed Liberty Street. As you stroll through some of the many peaceful, pretty squares on the district's east side, your knowledgeable local guide will talk about Savannah's rich history, regal architecture and singularly southern culture. Your first stop will be East End Provisions. From there, make your way to other famous restaurants and some out-of-the-way finds, which may include Edgar's Proof and Provision, the Diplomat, Zunzi's Takeout and Leopold’s ice cream. Chat with the proprietors and enjoy tastings of both local and international favorites such as en papillote chicken sandwiches, flank steak, chicken and waffles and famous local ice cream. Some tasting locations also provide beverages, and you can bring other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (own expense) along on your tour. You'll find that the various samples from your tour add up to a satisfying lunch. You will walk about a mile Savannah's famous historic district during your 3-hour tour with plenty of tastings to break up the walk. Your culinary exploration of Savannah's most famous restaurants and best kept secrets ends only a few blocks from the starting location. In the days following the tour, use the map (and exclusive discounts) provided to you to revisit restaurants from your tour on your own.
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Columbia Square
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please included your Contact phone# at checkout as this is only used in case the Tour Guide needs to contact you.
  • Please advise of any allergies or other dietary restrictions in the special requirements section of the booking page.
  • If you are traveling with infant, please advise at the time of booking under special requirements
  • Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • May not be appropriate for all children; please exercise discretion as this tour requires standing, walking, and listening to history/stories for 3 hours
  • All tastings add up to a lunch portion; eating breakfast before attending the tour is advised
  • Alcoholic beverages must be in a plastic or Styrofoam cup and only one alcoholic beverage is allowed at a time; failure to comply can result in a fine by Savannah Police
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Savannah Taste Experience Food Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Savannah's Off-The-Beaten-Path Secret East Side Historic Walking Food Tour?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Savannah's Off-The-Beaten-Path Secret East Side Historic Walking Food Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Savannah's Off-The-Beaten-Path Secret East Side Historic Walking Food Tour.

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  • "This is a walking tour so be prepared to walk but everything is in walking distance." See review
  • "If you're looking for a high-quality, easily walk-able tour with quality food and accessibility to some of the premiere chefs who make up the Savannah food-scene, you should definitely check-out the Savannah Historic and Secret East Side Food Tour." See review
  • "I do recommend the tour; well worth the time and the price." See review

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Food and History
david_s
, Jul 2022
Great combination of wonderful food and interesting (lesser known) Savannah history. Country was full of interesting facts and delivered them in a very funny, entertaining way.
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star-5
Best food tour in Savannah! Miss Country
Kathleen_A
, Jul 2022
The gas station Fancy Parkers stop was the absolute best- eating at Zunzi right now!!! Liked hearing Country’s version of historical talking points. Beginning and ending spots were perfect.
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star-5
Brenden did a great both...
Daniel_G
, Jun 2022
Brenden did a great both entertaining and giving great information during the tour highly recommend both the tour and Brenden
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Awesome Experience
Monica_D
, Jun 2022
We took this tour with our best friends We enjoyed every stop along the way. Our guide Brenden was absolutely awesome This was an amazing food tour.
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star-5
Wonderful day
rrbaiuto
, Jun 2022
First the very kind.experienced. thoughtful guide Cindy The best food tasting and drink choices. And the history was our best day . Time and money spent well Would recommend and will do it again
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star-5
Awesome places to return to
Valeria_S
, Jun 2022
Our guide, Ann, was very knowledgeable about the history of Savanna as well as the food/restaurants!!
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star-5
1st time in Savannah
Renee_N
, Jun 2022
Great tour & great food! Our guide was Country & she was so entertaining! She definitely made this tour fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to try lots of places in a short time!
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star-5
Cindy was great. She was...
Ricki_M
, Jun 2022
Cindy was great. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and made it fun. We would recommend this tour to others.
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star-5
Loved this tour!
Claudia_C
, Jun 2022
We loved fried pork chops, rice ball and drinks that were available to purchase. Also loved Ann's enthusiasm and knowledge. Thanks!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Excellent experience
Pam_H
, Jun 2022
This tour was very informative. The resturants which were chosen were excellent and the service was awesome. Enough time was given at each spot as well as the stops which included the history.
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Not as described!! Dissapointed...
Debbie_V
, Jun 2022
Started great..Bee Company and Chau Bella exactly what I expected based on the tour description. We were seated, served and Met Chef..great description of the food and awesome atmosphere. EXCELLENT! The next stops were disappointing to say the least. The tour write up said experience some of Savannah restaurants before they open....NOT..The locations were packed...no seating..no chef just the equivalent of a Panara. Drinks took forever..double charged our credit card...guide said that happens often at this stop.One stop guide told us to enter and fill cups at the fountain for drinks and she would be out with food..then we walked a block away and ate outside an old theater..no seating, people exiting and entering the theater. Leopold Ice cream she went in, brought ice cream to us across street where we stood and ate it.....very very dissapointed..no southern charm. Expected more for the price and description. Sorry...I'm usually easy to please. This did not stand up to its description.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We truly regret that our description of the tour was not clear for you and that you felt like you did not get what you were expecting. Cha Bella is not open for the public during the day and the secret access at Mint To Be Mojitos is part of what we were describing. Additionally, we have the deal worked out with Leopoold's so that you didn't have to wait in the 45-minute line to get your ice cream. We will take a look at our language to make sure that future guests understand what they are getting. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
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Great food, not very much food history.
Lisa_A
, May 2022
The food overall was good. We were hoping to learn a little more about the history of the local foods and restaurants. Also would have liked to go to some of the historic restaurants in the area.
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you for your feedback. You absolutely should have learned about the history of the local foods and restaurants. We will look into why that did not happen on your tour.
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star-5
Worth every penny!
Amy_S
, May 2022
Our guide Brenden was funny and knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking with the Bee Guy at Capitol Bee and the owner at Cha Bella. The food at each stop was amazing!
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star-5
Cindy was a great guide....
Luann_N
, May 2022
Cindy was a great guide. We sampled delicious food at off the beaten path places! She knew her history so was very informative! This was a really fun excursion! Highly recommend!
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star-5
Worth your time.
Hal_P
, May 2022
Country was a great guide she kept us entertained and well fed for the 3hr tour. Stops were from upscale, fun, to ice cream
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Fun food tour
Sarah_M
, May 2022
I really enjoyed this low-key food and historical tour with Cindy. It started off with honey tasting at an adorable shop and then moved on to food, drinks and stories of Savannah. Everything was delicious! This isn’t a fancy chefy/foodie tour, which some may expect, but it does introduce you to some places that tourists would most likely overlook like amazing sandwiches at Zunzi’s. When I’m back in Savannah, I can’t wait to have a full meal at farm-to-table Cha Bella. Also, be sure to come on an empty stomach and enjoy a cocktail or two while you walk through the squares.
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star-5
We had a great time with...
Sharessa_T
, May 2022
We had a great time with Cindy on the walking tour. Would highly recommend. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable about Savannah. Thank you so much Cindy!!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Cindy was a great guide...
Debbie_Q
, May 2022
Cindy was a great guide full of good stories. The food was amazing and diverse. Restaurant owners were friendly. Small group made moving around east. Highly recommend!
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Way over priced.
Beth_C
, May 2022
Way overpriced for what you got. Each place but one had less than a couple of dollars invested in the food. Very hot and had to ask for water at most places because they expected you to purchase their drinks. First place was honey tasting and a piece of cheese and 15% off any honey purchase. Really?
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We invite you to reach out to us directly to discuss, as this is obviously not the type of experience we have spent 10 years building our reputation on. We always appreciate the opportunity to improve our small business.
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star-5
Excellent food tour with a bit of history along the way
dianelynch05
, May 2022
Very enjoyable walking tour visiting six establishments and hearing a bit of history along the way. Victoria was very relaxed and accommodating of our group, which included several children.
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