Knoxville has a sweet side that most visitors never get to taste, and this walking tour fixes that one delicious stop at a time. Starting at historic Market Square, a local guide leads a relaxed walk through some of the city's most characterful streets, with treats appearing at each stop along the way. Seasonal beignets open the tour, a handcrafted French macaron follows on Gay Street, and the iconic local lemon cookie makes an appearance before warm Southern biscuits with seasonal jam bring the whole thing home.

The food is only half of it. Between stops, the guide fills the walk with stories about Knoxville's history, the colorful murals of Strong Alley, the city's 1982 World's Fair legacy, and the legends who called East Tennessee home. It's the kind of outing that leaves guests with a full stomach and a genuine sense of place, and one that works just as well for first-time visitors as it does for locals seeing their city through fresh eyes.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
• Dietary restrictions: Please let your guide know about any allergies ahead of time so they can plan accordingly
• Languages: English
• Pets: Only service pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 2 hours
• What’s included: Expert guided tour and donut tastings!
• Who will be present: You will have a guide and up to 19 other participants with you.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations
• Photo/ video: You may take your own photos
• Specific rules to follow: This is a family friendly experience and as such, we do not allow smoking, guns, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, fireworks, or anything else that would jeopardize your safety or others.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Rain or shine the experience will be running
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
• Parking: There is limited street parking near the meeting point of the tour
• What to wear: Good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• What to bring: Your appetite! 
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but we will stop for bathroom breaks

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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience.