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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
Tue 19 Nov
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Starting at $85.00
Tue 19 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)
m0njulaa
Aug 2021
I was very disappointed in this tour. One of the restaurants canceled and there was NO backup plan. The tour guide- Summer- was very knowledgeable about Charleston however we wanted a culinary tour not historical. I had booked this tour as a treat for my family and I was very disappointed. Two of us are pescatarians and the accommodations for us were pitiful. One of the offerings for us was coleslaw on a bun!! I was told that I’m going to get a refund bc of the cancellation however I’ve yet to hear from them. I would not recommend this tour. Very disappointing.
Dresdenfan76
Aug 2021
Our tour was shortened due to one of the restaurants canceling our reservation. The tour had no backup plan for that. The 4th stop was a free praline they give out to all passersby. There were only 2 real stops. Still very hungry afterward. Tour guide spent more then hour talking about charleston history and not that much about the actual culinary experience. I expected a tour talking about and experiencing food. It didn't. If you want a historical tour with some intermittent appetizers, then this is what you want. If you are expecting a diner portion of food and talk about food, like the tour advertised, or you are a foodie, this is not what you want.
Richard_L
Aug 2021
So fun !!! Lots of good foods to try. Summer was fun and informative. She was easy to communicate with and gave info we had not heard this before on the carriage ride ;)

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