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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
Mon 18 Nov
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Starting at $85.00
Mon 18 Nov
Starting at $85.00
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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
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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)
Nathan W
Aug 2018
Our guide "Mimi" was very good. The food was a mixed bag of Great, mediocre and poor. Poogan's food was delicious but it went down hill from there. Glad we did it but wouldn't do it again.
Response from Host
Aug 2018
Happy to hear you enjoyed Mimi's tour and glad you found some dishes worthy to be called Great! Unfortunately, you've described a much larger spectrum of food quality than what we aim for on tour. Since our goal is greatness throughout, we would love if you reached out to us with more specifics from your tour so that we have a better understanding of how to rectify the bad & the ugly.
Tag-nj
Aug 2018
First time. Tour guide was interesting but his intrest wained as the tour progressed. Food offerings at each stop were OK nothing special that would bring you back to the location. Save your money and eat at a more established restaurant. Not worth the $$
Response from Host
Aug 2018
So sorry to hear that the tour did not meet expectations. We take feedback very seriously so would love if you reached out to us with more specifics so we can better address your concerns.
Brandy S
Aug 2018
Wonderful tour! We enjoyed every part. Dustin is an awesome guide who knows his history! He answered a lot of questions we had about the city and the food was great! We thought the portions were generous and weren't hungry at all when we left. There were 8 people in our group. We went to Poogans Smokehouse, Craftsman, Eli's Table, and Toast. He also made another restaurant recommendation and it was amazing too! Definitely a must-do for a weekend trip to Charleston!

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