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

Sun 17 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)

Elizabeth W

Apr 2018

We were fortunate to have Patrick D. as our guide. An 8th generation Charlestonian he was a wealth of knowledge about the city and shared personal stories of his family. But he is also a foodie and had great recipe tips. He will be moving to CA soon, however. We walked to 4 different restaurants that were close enough that the walk was easy and we stopped at historical sights along the way. The first 2 restaurants were the best - Poogan's Smoke House and Paw Paw. Poongan's had the best cornbread and the barbecue sliders were excellent. Paw Paw did a great job with vegetables and truffle fries. Also thought the decor for both restaurants, although completely different, was really appealing. Eli's was a weaker choice with true southern cuisine but not the best we had in the city. Toast was the dessert choice and this was the weakest of the 4 restaurants. They gave us samples of 3 desserts but they weren't anything extra.. We would return to the first 2 restaurants, not the last two. I would still recommend this tour as a fun introduction to Charleston, and finding two good restaurants was well worth it.

FranknShawn

Apr 2018

We always enjoy finding a local food tour because it's a good way to learn about an area and its history. While the food at our 4 stops was good, our tour guide didn't add much to the experience. It was his last tour with the company and he used it like his personal farewell tour.

ljgok

Apr 2018

Excellent mix of history and culinary traditions. Charley our guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The variety of food at the four stops gives good insight into low country cooking.

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