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

Sat 16 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)

danipmack

Nov 2017

I was visiting Charleston with friends and it was suggested that we do a culinary tour. It sounded awful to me, but since I was the odd one out, I decided to go along with it. Well I'm so glad I went. It ended up being one of the highlights from the trip!! Glenn was our tour guide and he was everything a guide should be. Funny, knowledgeable, energetic! Not only did he take us to some great places but he also gave us wonderful recommendations for the remainder of our stay in Charleston. The only thing that disappointed me is that I was hoping to learn more history of Charleston. Definitely book the tour! And make sure to save room for the Tollhouse cookie pie!

Brian M

Oct 2017

The food was amazing! The tour guide, Susan, was wonderful. It was intimate, fun, and interesting! We have done other food tours throughout the U.S. and the amount of food served on this tour was plentiful,flavorful, and local favorites.

bddNewEngland

Oct 2017

This tour visits a number of local restaurants with an emphasis on local cooking. The guide picks different restaurants for each tour. Both simple and fancy. We had everything from barbecue, seafood, a milkshake, dessert, red rice, mac n cheese, and much more. At each stop, the the tour had a separate table. As we ate, the guide explained the recipes, the restaurant history and cooks, and gave advice on similar restaurants to eat at. Two suggestions: 1 - Skip lunch before and don't make dinner plans. These are not 'tastings' - there's more than enough food for two meals. 2 - If you have food restrictions, don't depend on the reservations. Call or email to confirm. Mine never got to the guide. He was amazing, calling ahead to each stop to make adjustments. It worked out well for me, but it was hard on him.

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