Taste Greenville coffee with stops at local roasters and cafés
1.5-1.75 Hours
Coffee tastings, Food tastings
Explore Greenville’s local coffee scene on a guided tasting tour with multiple café stops. Start at Coffee Underground, then visit rotating local coffee shops to learn origins, flavors, and stories.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Start at Coffee Underground, then visit two rotating local coffee shops for the second and third stops. The specific cafés can vary from tour to tour.
You’ll taste coffees and you’ll also have the opportunity to eat a variety of foods that are signature parts of each café’s experience.
1 E. Coffee St., Greenville, SC 29601
John Nolan clearly knows his stuff when it comes to Greenville's history and food scene. Travelers consistently praise his enthusiasm and deep knowledge, with even longtime residents discovering new facts about their city. The variety of tours is impressive, from walking tours around Falls Park to driving options that work well for those with mobility concerns. Big Chuck gets mentioned specifically as another excellent guide who brings stories to life with genuine passion. The food tours seem to be the real standout here. People rave about the generous portions, quality restaurants (especially Table 301 venues), and how John weaves historical context throughout the culinary experiences. The BBQ tour and Chef's Table tour get particularly enthusiastic responses. What makes these tours special is the pacing and thoughtful details like historical photos, artifacts, and presentations in the van between stops. Multiple reviewers mention taking several tours and planning to return, which speaks volumes. One person noted a communication issue about a no-show, though this appears to be an isolated incident among otherwise glowing feedback.
Greenville has a very rich history, and NO ONE brings it to life better than John Nolan. Do yourself a favor and take one of his tours. You will not be disappointed.
Phil Romello
July 4, 2026
Greenville has a very rich history, and NO ONE brings it to life better than John Nolan. Do yourself a favor and take one of his tours. You will not be disappointed.
Phil Romello
July 4, 2026
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