Savannah Historic and Secret East Side Food Tour

Wander through lovely squares and hidden alleyways on the east side of Savannah's Historic District, and sample local and international cuisine at both famous restaurants and hidden gems on this walking tour. Learn about Savannah's tumultuous history, elegant architecture and distinctive culture from your local guide. Visit at least 6 different establishments, including The Pirates' House, Savannah's oldest restaurant. Your tastings of foods such as pecan-glazed fried chicken, pit-smoked chopped pork sandwiches and Asian-fusion shrimp skewers will add up to an authentic and hearty lunch.

This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a more relaxed, intimate experience.

Bring your appetite and begin your walking tour in Savannah's Historic District. As you stroll through some of the many peaceful, pretty squares in 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 The Pirates' House, which was built in 1753 and is Savannah's oldest restaurant. From there, make your way to other famous restaurants and some out-of-the-way finds, which may include 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant, Wall's BBQ, Zunzi's Takeout and Fire Street Food.

Chat with the proprietors and enjoy tastings of both local and international favorites such as pecan-glazed fried chicken, salmon cruidites, pit-smoked chopped pork sandwiches, curried shrimp skewers, en papillote chicken sandwiches and pralines. Some tasting locations also provide beverages, and you can bring other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (own expense) along on your tour.

You'll likely find that the various samples from your tour add up to a satisfying lunch. You will walk 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in Savannah's famous historic district during your 3-hour tour, with two rest breaks totaling 45 minutes. Your culinary exploration of Savannah's most famous restaurants and best-kept secrets ends on River Street. Continue seeking out the city's many eclectic flavors there or use the map provided to you to revisit restaurants from your tour on your own.

• Local guide
• Food tastings at up to 6 restaurants
• Water
• Map of tour route
  

• Drinks (available for purchase)
• Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities (optional)