Attractions & guided tours

Knoxville beignets, biscuits and sweet treats guided walking tour

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$70.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll taste beignets, macarons, lemon cookies and Southern biscuits
It's a delicious way to explore downtown Knoxville's history and culture
You'll stroll through colourful Strong Alley and historic Gay Street
It combines local storytelling with some of the city's favourite treats
The mix of art, heritage and flavours offers a unique Knoxville experience

What to expect

Discover the flavours, history and vibrant culture of downtown Knoxville on a guided walking tour featuring some of the city's most beloved sweet treats. Starting in historic Market Square, you'll enjoy New Orleans-inspired beignets while learning about the area's rich heritage and its role as a community gathering place through the generations.

Continue through the colourful murals of Strong Alley, an open-air showcase of local art, and hear stories connected to East Tennessee and notable regional figures. Stroll along historic Gay Street, Knoxville's main thoroughfare since the 18th century, and savour a handcrafted French macaron from a popular local café.

The experience continues with a tasting of a famous lemon cookie from one of Knoxville's best-known bakeries before ending with a traditional Southern biscuit. Combining local history, street art and regional flavours, this walking tour offers a memorable introduction to one of the South's most charming cities.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Snacks
Food tasting

What's not included

Additional food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Ruby Sunshine, 37 Market Square, Knoxville, TN, USA

Meeting point:

Meet your guide inside Ruby Sunshine on Market Square. Look for the guide wearing an Underground Donut Tour t-shirt or sweatshirt. Please arrive 10 minutes early, so the tour can start on time.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Come hungry, but not starving, as tastings are spaced throughout the walk
Expect a relaxed pace with time to enjoy food, stories, and photos
Tastings are enough to feel satisfied, but portion sizes vary by stop
Dietary needs can be limited, so it's best to ask ahead when booking. Find the local provider's contact on the voucher you'll receive after booking

Remember to bring:

Wear comfortable walking shoes since tours involve strolling through neighborhoods
Tours run rain or shine, so wear weather-appropriate clothing
Bring a camera to capture the delicious treats and landmarks

Provider

Underground Donut Tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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Explore downtown Knoxville on a guided food and history tour with beignets, macarons, lemon cookies and Southern biscuits. Discover local art and heritage.

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