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 22 Sep

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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)

Darlene C

Dec 2016

Glenn was the tour director and what knowledge he has of the culinary scene in Charleston. He added color to several restaurants and their chefs that we did not visit suggesting great coffee shops, dessert bars and more. Food portions were more than generous and we even had an extra stop for goodies - a shrimp corn dog. I tried things I would never have ordered on my own and was stuffed by the time we stopped for dessert of Toll House Cookie pie at Kaminsky's.

John_W

Nov 2016

The Charleston Culinary Tour was wonderful and we were with a wonderful group family and our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. I am not really a meat eater and we had several different types of foods to accommodate all kinds of palates so everyone got something they really liked. We didn't have to do a lot of walking, which concerned me, and it was a very fun evening. A great way to get to know the foodies of the city.

SandraL_K

Nov 2016

we have experienced other food tours that we really enjoyed viator and thought we'd like to do it in Charleston, too. We were disappointed in this one. We had a party of 9 family reunion group and there was one other couple with us. There were only four stops. We started at 3pm at HoM restaurant. It was SO LOUD we couldnt hear ourselves think!! I would have liked the restaurant folks to spend some time telling us about their story and the food itself, and more food unique to the area. The last stop was just for ice cream which felt almost like filler. We were looking for more local flair both on info and food. My favorite food was the cuban sandwich at Smoke BBQ and the chef did talk to us there. I guess it felt routine, and nothing special overall. Not great value for the 60 and since I convinced my family members to do, their disappointment was personal. It might have been nice to see some food prep?

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