It’s no secret that the South definitely knows how to do food right, and if you want the best of the best, you need to visit Savannah, Georgia.

From buttery biscuits dripping with local honey to shrimp and grits, the city’s food scene is seriously one of the most underrated in the country.

Whether it’s your first time and you’re trying to figure out where to start, or you have been here before and really want to dig deeper into the culinary part of things, I highly recommend going on a proper tour.

I’ve laid out the 5 top Savannah food tours out there, with each one well worth your time and money. Let’s jump right in!

Be sure to see our reviews of Savannah Ghost Tours and Savannah Riverboat Cruises.

Best Food Tours in Savannah

	Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour	Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour	Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour
Duration:	3 hours	3 hours	3 hours
Departure:	108 W Broughton St, Savannah	Johnson Square, 2 E Bryan St, Savannah	Zunzi's, 236 Drayton St, Savannah
Start:	11:00 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:15 PM	12:00 PM	11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM
Includes:	3-Hour Savannah Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour, Professional/Local Guide, Food Tastings from 6 Popular Savannah Eateries	Professional/Local Guide, Food tasting, private tour through the historic district, beverages	3-Hour Historic Walking Food Tour of Savannah's Historic District, Food Tastings from up to 5 restaurants, expert local guide
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Quick Answer: The 5 Best Rated Savannah Food Tours For 2026

1. Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour
2. Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour
3. Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour
4. Savannah Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Adventure
5. Savannah Walking Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

Savannah Food Tour Reviews

1. Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

If it’s your first time in the city or you’re only doing one food tour in Savannah, I can’t suggest enough making it this one.

The Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour manages to perfectly balance sightseeing with food and culture, offering incredible insight into the lifestyle here and of years past.

While many food tours tend to feel a bit arrogant, this one matches Savannah’s overall vibe: laidback and genuinely filled with substance. Start out by meeting up with your expert foodie guide and the rest of your small-group tour in the center of the Historic District, which is easy to access, no matter where you’re staying.

What I really love about this excursion is that it does a nice job of including the obvious highlights while mixing in some gems you’d likely never have found on your own. With plenty of different start times available, they’re easy to fit into a busy schedule and can easily replace going out to lunch or dinner.

Plan on venturing through Ellis Square, Franklin Square, and Johnson Square, with each one offering something a bit different. Your guide is there to share all the lore about the present and past, bringing history to life in a way that’s respectful yet very entertaining.

Obviously, the main draw here is the food, and you’ll be visiting 6 specialty restaurants and food shops that do Southern food right! I’ll admit that I wasn’t super well-versed in Southern cuisine beforehand, so it was great (and delicious) getting to try so many classic regional dishes with insider access.

We ended up at the Savannah Bee Company, which is a honey shop filled with yummy sweets and plenty of honey to purchase, which I got for my tea in the evenings. This is definitely one of my favorite tours, and I’d recommend it to anyone!

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2. Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

If you’re like me and used to be one of those people who’d just end up lounging around my hotel room looking at food delivery apps to see what would satisfy my appetite, you’re in the right place.

The Southern Flavors Food, Pub Craw, and History Walking Tour will enrich your trip far beyond what any kind of convenience an app could bring. This 3-hour deep dive focuses not only on food, but on the drink, history, and culture that ties everything together!

This is one of the most well-versed experiences I’ve had on any food tour, and it came as no surprise to learn that the team behind it had spent years working in the city’s restaurant scene before pivoting into guided tours.

This means that your guides are expert locals who know the food scene in and out, with knowledge about where to skip and what’s actually worth the visit. With plenty of different start times to choose from, you’re sure to find a time that works best for your schedule.

The itinerary is well-balanced, taking you through the Historic District between Broughton Street and River Street, with the 6 different locations each offering something a bit different from the rest.

Expect to try can’t-miss dishes like shrimp and grits, alongside pimento cheese bites, sweet treats, and some smaller snacks. I also appreciated that the pacing was consistent, allowing us enough time to relax and eat while still keeping us moving from stop to stop, which was great for digestion!

As you stroll along, your guide shares interesting local historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and specific info about the dishes and eateries. It definitely made me appreciate the city more, as well as the love that went into the food here!

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3. Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour

If you’re sick of feeling like a tourist and want to try the REAL food Savannah locals get to enjoy, this next tour is right up your alley. The Southern & Secret Walking Food Tour lives up to its name, offering the classics along with some treats many visitors don’t ever find out about!

This is perfect not only for first-time visitors learning the basics of the region’s food scene, but for return visitors who want to try the more iconic eats along with the really authentic stuff.

Like with most others on this guide, this Savannah food tour also offers plenty of various times to make scheduling easier on you.

I personally recommend doing it around lunchtime instead of going out to a sit-down restaurant. With a small-group setting capping out at 14 participants, max, you can count on a more intimate setting focused on conversation and exploration beyond the culinary.

The route for the afternoon took us through some of the city’s most stunning squares – Chippewa Square (yes, the one where Forrest Gump famously sat on the bench), Johnson Square, and Ellis Square.

Throughout your strolls, your guide shares history, architecture facts, and local lore, tying it into the food. Speaking of which, you’ll make 5 different stops, filling the entire Savannah foodie spectrum: buttery biscuits, grits, as well as plenty of more innovative modern takes!

I can attest to how delicious literally everything I ate was on this tour, and I was so grateful that we were given maps of each stop so we could go back and visit a couple of them later on in our trip!

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4. Savannah Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Adventure

If you have a sweet tooth like me, Savannah is actually one of the most delectable cities in all of the US! The Savannah Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Adventure is by far the best way to take advantage of it, offering a fun, indulgent stroll through some of the city’s best spots.

Start the day off right with some sweets for breakfast and keep the sugar rush going with a walking route that’ll show off beautiful architecture and interesting historic locations.

While I recommend the morning tour, there are quite a few different times to choose from. It’s super easy to fit into your schedule for that flexibility, but it also lasts less than 2 hours, so you’re sure to be able to squeeze the time in.

The itinerary takes you along Broughton Street and through Johnson Square, Wright Square, and City Market, with a guide regaling you with interesting commentary.

So, what exactly can you plan on eating? The title of the tour reveals a lot – you’re going to stop at some of Savannah’s most beloved local bakeries and sweet shops, trying a rotating selection of donuts and other baked goods.

My personal favorite was the INSANELY delicious maple chai French cruller, which I find myself regularly craving. I recommend bringing a zip-lock bag so you can save some for later, as you’re likely not going to have room for everything!

Not only am I a sugar fiend, but I’m a big history nerd, and I LOVED the way this tour combined both. As we walked around, our charismatic guide tied in all the historical lore with the desserts, making it much more interesting. If you love sweets at all, do yourself a favor and book this tour ASAP!

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5. Savannah Walking Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorites Dishes

Last but certainly not least, is the Savannah Walking Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes! This is basically a signature list of Savannah’s cuisine, perfectly sequenced to really show off how delicious each dish is.

Not only that, but you have an expert local guide there to lead the way, offering up some interesting historical and cultural commentary along the journey! Your tour starts off at 11:00 am, which is perfect if you were just planning on going out to lunch, anyway.

You’re going to try SO much more than you would at a single restaurant stop, and learn way more, thanks to your guide. Your tour starts off in Franklin Square, which is one of the most interesting areas of the city in terms of architecture and history.

You’ll then make your way through City Market, down iconic Broughton Street, and under the moss-draped oak canopies that make you feel like you’re in another world.

Along the way, check out squares that honor Revolutionary War heroes, Indigenous history, and even a few legendary film and TV moments that you wouldn’t expect!

Onto the food, you can expect to try pecan clusters, biscuits and gravy, fried green tomatoes, peach tea, and so much more! These dishes are THE flavors of the South, and it was so cool learning about why each one came to be, why they’ve become mainstays, and even some modern twists on them.

It was crazy to cover so much in just a few hours without ever feeling rushed, but our guide managed to pull it off. Plus, sipping on peach tea under Spanish moss on a warm afternoon is something truly magical.

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