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

Tue 19 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)

Travel59591489541

Aug 2021

We took the 2pm culinary tour. Very good session, the food was excellent as were the cocktails. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative.

Blessed2Bmarried

Aug 2021

We spent a monsoon Sunday afternoon with Simon getting a taste of Charleston. Thankfully umbrellas were rounded up and loaned out before we left for the tour. Charleston has Many restaurants to choose from and getting reservations can be challenging. This tour is a great way to try places where we probably wouldn't have eaten. A married couple in our group had to drop out because 2 of the 3 restaurants highlighted seafood, and she was allergic to shellfish. Just a reminder for anyone with food allergies to get details before booking.

margaretpD5893SR

Aug 2021

John was an affable, accommodating host. The office starting point was comfortable, and we enjoyed the Benny cookies and cold water. The tour was not too taxing and took into account the various interests and allergies of the group members. Some Charleston/French Quarter info was given. The two sliders, cornbread, and collard greens at the first stop were delicious. We also received personal service that was enjoyable. We would return. The second stop at a crab house was barely ok. The shrimp were over cooked and chewy, and the minuscule slices of corn on the cob were tasteless. The fingerling potatoes were well-cooked but served without even butter and were bland. We had to ask for cutlery. We were served water here. Not a repeat. Then onto 5Church, a Jamie Lynch restaurant that is an interesting venue worth a visit in itself; the plus was that the food was tasty. The tour was supposed to include four restaurants. The last stop was on the sidewalk outside a candy shop. Our guide went in snd returned with individual bags of pralines. Not a fitting way to end the tour. Never knew Charleston was famous for its pralines. Overall, the price of the tour was too high for what we got, and two of of restaurants are not deserving of being on the tour. The pace should have been a little faster and should have ended on a better sweet note.

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