Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?
Yes, advance tickets are required as tours often sell out. Please reserve early to get your preferred date and time. If a tour is not available at your preferred time and date, call 901-826-2376 to find out if we can accommodate your request.
Can I get a refund or reschedule my ticket?
We limit our tours to 16 guests, and once a reservation is made, your space is guaranteed. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be re-booked for a different date, so please book your tour on a date when you know you can attend. We cannot give credit for no shows, and we do not issue partial credit for late arrivals or early departures.
What’s included in the ticket price?
All food tastings and an engaging tour guide are included in the ticket price. Tour guide gratuities are not included, but are always appreciated.
Will we just walk around and eat?
Far from it! A City Tasting Tour shares the stories of the people, places and food that make Memphis such a wonderful place to visit and live. We sample locally made dishes and interact with chefs, restaurant owners and food artisans. Between bites, we walk through a historic Memphis neighborhood filled with unexpected landmarks that even locals may overlook.
What happens if it rains?
We have fun on our tours in any weather. City Tasting Tours take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly for the day’s weather and bring an umbrella in case of rain. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We reserve the right to cancel a tour in case of severe weather, in which case we will offer full refunds.
Would locals enjoy the tour?
We host nearly as many local residents as visitors on our tours. Locals have a great time on our tours and often feel more connected to people and places in the neighborhood after taking a City Tasting Tour. A guided walking food tour is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the people behind Memphis’s best food and to learn about the people and places that put Memphis on the culinary map.
How much food will we eat?
Most guests find that it's plenty of food for lunch and leave the tour feeling satisfied.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes.
What about other dietary restrictions?
At this time, we cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets. We CAN accommodate vegetarian and pescetarian diets.
How far will we walk?
Our tours take place in Downtown Memphis and typically cover half a mile.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Most of the restaurants and specialty food shops are wheelchair accessible. The tour meanders through downtown Memphis, where sidewalks are brick-lined and uneven. Feel free to call 901-826-2376 to discuss any accessibility concerns.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides make learning about history, culture and food, interesting and fun. Please gauge whether or not you think a tour would be appropriate for your child. Children under the age of 5 are free if they will not be participating in the food tastings. You may bring your stroller on the tour, but if the food establishment is busy, it will have to remain outside. Brunch So Hard Food Tours are 21+ only.
Are bathrooms available during the tour?
Yes, there are ample opportunities to use restrooms during a tour.
Do tours begin and end at the same place?
No, but you may need to walk all the yummy food off afterwards. There's also the electric scooters, trolleys, uber/lyft and cabs available.
Is parking available nearby? What about public transportation?
Our tours begin in areas with paid parking lots and some street parking. Trolley stations are located within a block or two of our tour starting points.
Do you offer private tours?
We happily offer private versions of our food tours, or we can create a custom culinary experience to meet your needs. If you are interested private tours, send a few details including desired date and time to contactus@citytastingtours.com or 901-826-2376. Click here for more information.
Do you have gift certificates?
Yes. They are available here.
Any other questions?
Please give us a call at 901-826-2376. If you prefer email, send your questions to contactus@citytastingtours.com.
Yes, advance tickets are required as tours often sell out. Please reserve early to get your preferred date and time. If a tour is not available at your preferred time and date, call 901-826-2376 to find out if we can accommodate your request.
Can I get a refund or reschedule my ticket?
We limit our tours to 16 guests, and once a reservation is made, your space is guaranteed. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be re-booked for a different date, so please book your tour on a date when you know you can attend. We cannot give credit for no shows, and we do not issue partial credit for late arrivals or early departures.
What’s included in the ticket price?
All food tastings and an engaging tour guide are included in the ticket price. Tour guide gratuities are not included, but are always appreciated.
Will we just walk around and eat?
Far from it! A City Tasting Tour shares the stories of the people, places and food that make Memphis such a wonderful place to visit and live. We sample locally made dishes and interact with chefs, restaurant owners and food artisans. Between bites, we walk through a historic Memphis neighborhood filled with unexpected landmarks that even locals may overlook.
What happens if it rains?
We have fun on our tours in any weather. City Tasting Tours take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly for the day’s weather and bring an umbrella in case of rain. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We reserve the right to cancel a tour in case of severe weather, in which case we will offer full refunds.
Would locals enjoy the tour?
We host nearly as many local residents as visitors on our tours. Locals have a great time on our tours and often feel more connected to people and places in the neighborhood after taking a City Tasting Tour. A guided walking food tour is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the people behind Memphis’s best food and to learn about the people and places that put Memphis on the culinary map.
How much food will we eat?
Most guests find that it's plenty of food for lunch and leave the tour feeling satisfied.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes.
What about other dietary restrictions?
At this time, we cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets. We CAN accommodate vegetarian and pescetarian diets.
How far will we walk?
Our tours take place in Downtown Memphis and typically cover half a mile.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Most of the restaurants and specialty food shops are wheelchair accessible. The tour meanders through downtown Memphis, where sidewalks are brick-lined and uneven. Feel free to call 901-826-2376 to discuss any accessibility concerns.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides make learning about history, culture and food, interesting and fun. Please gauge whether or not you think a tour would be appropriate for your child. Children under the age of 5 are free if they will not be participating in the food tastings. You may bring your stroller on the tour, but if the food establishment is busy, it will have to remain outside. Brunch So Hard Food Tours are 21+ only.
Are bathrooms available during the tour?
Yes, there are ample opportunities to use restrooms during a tour.
Do tours begin and end at the same place?
No, but you may need to walk all the yummy food off afterwards. There's also the electric scooters, trolleys, uber/lyft and cabs available.
Is parking available nearby? What about public transportation?
Our tours begin in areas with paid parking lots and some street parking. Trolley stations are located within a block or two of our tour starting points.
Do you offer private tours?
We happily offer private versions of our food tours, or we can create a custom culinary experience to meet your needs. If you are interested private tours, send a few details including desired date and time to contactus@citytastingtours.com or 901-826-2376. Click here for more information.
Do you have gift certificates?
Yes. They are available here.
Any other questions?
Please give us a call at 901-826-2376. If you prefer email, send your questions to contactus@citytastingtours.com.