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

Mon 18 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)

Lauren P

Jun 2018

My husband and I took the 3:00 food tour with “Hoon” Calhoun. He was an absolute riot! He made the tour fun, interactive and added a number of great personal connections to low country cooking and the charm of Charleston. He definitely made the tour! We started out at Eli’s Table, which was my favorite stop. We tried sweet potato pancakes, shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. All were great! The Chicken and waffles was my favorite thing I ate on our trip. The second stop was Poogan’s Smoke House. We tried pimento cheese fritters, mini barbecue sandwiches and some amazing cornbread. The next s top was Low Country Bistro. We tried oysters, fried green tomatoes and fried green okra. These were ok, but not as tasty as the first two stops. The final stop for dessert was great. I can’t recall the name, but it was near the water front and we had a very light cake with vanilla and peaches. The chef came out and talked to us and was very accommodating. Overall a great experience and definitely worth doing in Charleston. An added benefit was the walking portion of the tour and the insights the guide offered throughout. The portions are very generous, definitely skip lunch before!

Travel4FunYo

Jun 2018

Dustin was our guide on the 2pm tour. We went to 4 restaurants for 3 different cuisines and the 4th was dessert (red velvet bread pudding). Dustin's information on the town/history was interesting and he was entertaining. We enjoyed the variety of food and visiting with others on the tours. It was a delight to see some of them when we were at other Charleston sights throughout our visit.

jenmorg405

May 2018

We were first time visitors to Charleston looking for some dining ideas for the rest of our trip. This culinary tour offered great background information on the choices with some awesome tastes of the historic city. Our host was full of energy and personality. He shared lively stories throughout the tour. The food was varied and delicious . . . we highly recommend this downtown culinary tour!

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