Downtown Charleston Food Tour in Charleston booking from $85.00

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Overview

The 2.5-hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour visits four different food establishments and combines elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure! Learn about Charleston's history as you enjoy tastings of traditional favorites and contemporary innovations, all of which highlight the cuisine of locally-owned restaurants. Insight into Lowcountry cuisine accompanies the broad range of samples on your food tour. This is our original tour around the French Quarter and City Market and focuses on the traditional flavors of the region.

City: Charleston

Tue 19 Nov

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What's Included

All pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants (meal for most)

2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour

City-Certified Tour Guide providing narration about Charleston's history and food

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to Charleston Culinary Tours (843-259-2966) at least *36 hours* before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact Charleston Culinary Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions for dietary restrictions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
We recommend weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes.
Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold. In the rare cases of EXTREME weather (e.g. Hurricane!), we will notify all guests as soon as a decision to cancel has been made.
Not recommended for those under 8 years of age.
Not recommended for travelers with severe dietary needs
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated in advance directly to Charleston Culinary Tours (843.259.2966 or [email protected])
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS cannot be accommodated without advance notice (at least 36 hours prior to tour time)
We cannot accommodate vegan, dairy/lactose, or soy restrictions
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Charleston

After meeting your foodie guide at the first restaurant location in downtown Charleston, you will begin your walking tour and visit 3-4 restaurants, where you'll sample dishes at each, and then a final stop for dessert. Each visit lasts 20 to 30 minutes, and you'll be seated to rest your legs. For most people, the amount of food served is enough for a meal. As you enjoy walking through this historical section of the city, listen to stories about Charleston's culture and cuisine from your guide, who points out landmarks along your route. This wonderful experience will end within walking distance of your starting point. *Please advise about Allergies in the ( Special Requirements section) during check out! *Dietary restrictions need to be communicated at least 24 hours in advance to be accommodated *Unfortunately we can not accommodate Vegan, Dairy Free or Soy Free diets

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (792)

AnnieRT

Oct 2018

This tour is good value. Our guide Dustin is an asset to this tour group. He is a WEALTH of knowledge about the history of Charleston, the origins of the regional food, the demographics of the area. He was very engaging.The food is by no means edgy or upscale, but it gives you a taste/sampling of the regional foods like grits, fried tomatoes, cornbread, hush puppies and the like. (Yes, a bit heavy on fried items, but that is, of course, regional.) Poogan's is barbecue basically, Oyster House excellent samplings, Henry's didn't seem to put too much effort into their offerings, Kamiski's or Kaminski's for dessert was very good. Best of all, we got the lay of the land and returned to the Oyster House later and some stops that looked interesting along Dustin's tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thanks for the feedback Annie! Dustin is certainly a talented tour guide and glad that y'all had such a great time with him. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the stops and offerings and we will definitely look into your concerns about presentation. Thanks again!

Cathy G

Oct 2018

This is a must do in Charleston!!! Our guide Mimi was terrific!!! We had so much fun listening to her & she answered all our questions. The best part is that she listened to all our questions about the tv show "Southern Charm". We also met some really nice people that were on our tour. Thanks Mimi!!! xo

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for the review Cathy. We will make sure Mimi sees your kind words. Hope y'all ended up with a sighting or two of the 'Southern Charm' cast!

Roving683756

Sep 2018

Our group really enjoyed our 2:00 tour. It was easy to find our starting point, and our guide, Dustin, was great! He taught us so much about the history of Charleston and the food in the area in a fun, informative way. There was more than enough delicious food at our four stops - no need to have lunch before you go! Thanks Dustin!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Dustin is certainly a fun and knowledgeable guide and glad you enjoyed your time with him. Come back and join us for another tour when you're feeling hungry again!

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