Taste Greenville’s evening dining scene with chef introductions and local history
3 Hours
Restaurant visits, drink pairings
Explore Greenville’s restaurant scene on a Tuesday evening walk featuring chef-prepared dishes and drink pairings. Hear stories of the city’s buildings, people, and events between stops.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a refund minus the third-party ticketing fee. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours; no-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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You visit Nose Dive, Soby's New South Cuisine, The Lazy Goat, and Spill the Beans. Papi's Tacos may substitute as needed for one of the restaurants.
Yes. You can request accommodations for food allergies (including shellfish and gluten-free) and dietary requests (including vegan) as long as you let the team know in advance.
No. Tour guide gratuity is not included in the ticket price.
The Lazy Goat, 170 Riverplace, 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.
Incredible tour with John Nolan. Packed with history. Even the drives from one location to the next are filled with visuals, history, key sites noted along the drive, and artifacts passed around. -- The Table Rock Tea Company tour was the highlight of the "Countryside" culinary tour for me. Learned so much on this long afternoon. Highly recommend.
Caleb Holland
July 28, 2026
Incredible tour with John Nolan. Packed with history. Even the drives from one location to the next are filled with visuals, history, key sites noted along the drive, and artifacts passed around. -- The Table Rock Tea Company tour was the highlight of the "Countryside" culinary tour for me. Learned so much on this long afternoon. Highly recommend.
Caleb Holland
July 28, 2026
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