Explore Greenville’s sweet side on a 2-hour food tour. Savor gelato, ice cream, and more while discovering the city’s rich history and art.
Explore Greenville’s sweet side on a 2-hour food tour. Savor gelato, ice cream, and more while discovering the city’s rich history and art.
- Belladina’s Pizzeria of Greenville - This is a top choice for lunch in the city. Their thick meatballs topped with cheese, served hot, are simply delightful. The all-meat Potenza is also a treat, and they offer food samples. Due to high demand, visits here are optional, but if you get the chance, it will be a memorable meal alongside the rest of…
- Belladina’s Pizzeria of Greenville - This is a top choice for lunch in the city. Their thick meatballs topped with cheese, served hot, are simply delightful. The all-meat Potenza is also a treat, and they offer food samples. Due to high demand, visits here are optional, but if you get the chance, it will be a memorable meal alongside the rest of the tour. It’s an experience you won’t forget.
- River Street Sweets - River Street Sweets offers a vast array of candies, pastries, and gelato. It’s a significant part of our tour because you can sample pralines and gelato here. Other delights include chocolate-coated marshmallows and candy-filled lunchboxes. It’s a fantastic experience, especially for younger visitors.
- Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn - At Sir Poppington’s, fresh popcorn is made every morning. As one of the longest-standing snack shops in Greenville, they offer unique flavors. The bacon and cheddar popcorn is a favorite, but perhaps the candy-coated fruit punch will catch your fancy? They even have special mixes for certain cities, like Chicago. The popcorn selection is unparalleled.
- Fireforge Crafted Beer - As the leading brewery in downtown Greenville, Fireforge is renowned for its quality. Many of their beers, like the light American Lager, Game Time Decision, have won awards. Whether you prefer light, dark, malty, or sour, there’s something for everyone. For those seeking variety, they offer coffee-flavored drinks and the high-alcohol “Winter Warmer.” While there are some non-alcoholic options, this is primarily for beer enthusiasts. If that’s not suitable, consider another location. This tour segment is unavailable on Mondays due to closure. Fireforge is open at 4 PM, with extended hours on weekends starting at 11:30 AM. Please book accordingly.
- Savannah Bee Company - Specializing in honey and related products, Savannah Bee Company offers daily samples, primarily of honey. All products are responsibly sourced and of premium quality. They also provide cosmetic samples. This tour segment has limited availability on Sundays.
- Greenville Beer Exchange - With an incredible selection and great atmosphere, the Greenville Beer Exchange offers over 200 beers, wines, ciders, ales, meads, and sakes. The all-wood bar at the back features classic video games and a pinball machine. It combines the selection of a warehouse store with the charm of a neighborhood bar. While large drinks aren’t served, every small sample is delicious. This tour segment has limited availability on Sundays.
- Byrd’s Famous Cookies - Greenville - For an amazing selection, visit Byrd’s. They offer classic chocolate chip cookies and unique flavors like Lime Cooler and Scotch Oatmeal. Byrd’s thrives on providing samples to guests, welcoming us warmly. The store is fascinating, featuring a “cookie truck” display. It feels like a childhood visit.
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Downtown Greenville SC - A significant part of the tour is “Customization.” With numerous tours available, you can explore different themes:
- History: Learn about Greenville’s rich textile village past or the Civil Rights Movement.
- Art: Discover the city’s best exhibits or outdoor murals and paintings.
- Haunted Tours: Our first tours, exploring Greenville’s haunted history, from Reedy River legends to the eerie yet beautiful Springwood Cemetery.
- Mix and match tours: Pets, kid-friendly activities, and relocation info are available. Just let us know your interests.
- Additional sampling locations like Rocket Fizz are available. If you want a food-focused tour, let us know. It’s a short walk away.
- Insomnia Cookies - Open until 2 AM most days, Insomnia offers more than just cookies. They provide free ice cream samples all day. If you’re a night owl, this is the perfect spot. Occasionally, they offer limited samples of freshly baked cookies. Located in the beautiful Camperdown area.

- Snacks
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
This tour offers 1 hour and 15 minutes of delightful food experiences (or 1 hour if beer is unavailable), followed by 45 minutes of engaging discussions about Greenville. Enjoy a taste of Greenville at an incredibly affordable price. With an emphasis on sweets, the tour takes you through downtown Greenville with samples such as:
- Gelato
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Ice Cream
-…
This tour offers 1 hour and 15 minutes of delightful food experiences (or 1 hour if beer is unavailable), followed by 45 minutes of engaging discussions about Greenville. Enjoy a taste of Greenville at an incredibly affordable price. With an emphasis on sweets, the tour takes you through downtown Greenville with samples such as:
- Gelato
- Ice Cream
- Beer
- Popcorn
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Pralines
And much more. A generous sample at Belladina’s Pizza is also included, provided they are not too busy.
The second part of the tour is an exploration of Greenville itself. Choose from topics like history, art, restaurants, or even ghost stories, and delve into these subjects for an hour. The tour can also address any questions or incorporate elements from other tours. This means you can learn about:
- Greenville’s history, from textiles to the Civil Rights Movement
- Art throughout the city, including charming mice and impressive murals
- Authentic ghost stories about the city, from haunted buildings to eerie cemeteries
- Any other combination of information, from family-friendly spots to pet-friendly places
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.