Memphis Food Tour from South Main to Beale Street with 5 Tastings

New3 hFree cancellationBy Secret Food Tours

About this activity

Eat your way from South Main to the neon of Beale Street, with ribs, fried chicken and Memphis history served at every stop.

Starting with a Secret Dish we won't name until it lands on your table inside one of the city's oldest restaurants. Then it's barbecue the way Memphians argue about it: two ribs side by side, one sauced and one dry-rubbed, both smoked over hickory and pecan.

Next comes fried chicken with a national reputation and a slow-building heat, followed by a bowl of okra-thick gumbo as Beale Street opens up ahead of you. Between bites, you'll stand outside the Lorraine Motel, hear how the city survived the yellow fever epidemic, and learn how Beale Street handed the world the blues. This Secret Food Tours route ends with a deep-fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a tribute to Elvis's famous sweet tooth on the street where he first heard the sound that made him.

What's included

✓Spicy Fried Chicken
✓Gumbo
✓Our simple yet incredibly flavorful Secret Dish
✓Two Styles of Memphis Ribs with coleslaw and beans
✓Deep Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Not included

✕Pick-up & Drop-off
✕Guide's Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

We meet outside the entrance to Memphis Central Station, 545 S Main St. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella for easy recognition

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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