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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
Sat 16 Nov
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Starting at $85.00
Sat 16 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)
Joseph A
Dec 2017
Decided to try this culinary tour and it was fun and informative. The guide was knowledgeable and attentive. Spent a lot of time at the first stop which was a barbeque restaurant, tasty samples of several sides and barbequed meat. The next stop was a very quick walk through of a dessert place which provided cut up sandwiches to eat while walking to the next place, an oyster restaurant. The oyster bar seemed like a fun place, sampled hushpuppies, shrimp and grits and an oyster shooter. The last stop was Kaminskys which is a terrific dessert restaurant which delectable dessert and regular martinis. The guide was very good and the tour was fun, but for $120 (for two people) it would have been nice to squeeze in another stop (maybe spend less time at the first one?)? All said, I would recommend doing one of these if it fits into your schedule and budget.
swannab
Nov 2017
Had a great tour stopping at several spots - BBQ, shrimp, oysters, dessert - all provided in a creative culinary experience. Top it off with a great tour by Patrick, who is a 5+ generation Charlestonian and it's a fabulous way to spend a few hours. I would highly recommend this tour for those who love great food mixed in with some history. Be forewarned - plenty of food - you'll be stuffed by the end of the tour!
Cecilia R
Nov 2017

We visited 5 eateries. Experienced different ways of cooking, some were unusual delights. A big bonus was a book of recipes.

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