Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

Overview

Walk, talk and taste your way through historic Charleston South Carolina. This small-group 2.5-hour tour will immerse you in the history and culture of the Lowcountry and allow you to experience a remarkable culinary scene in downtown Charleston. Stops along the way will include many of the city’s leading restaurants through out the city. Typical tastings include: stone ground grits, Southern pralines, sweet tea, collard greens, Lowcountry barbeque, and fried green tomatoes.

***PLEASE NOTE: If there are any food allergies in your party, we must know at least 48 hours in advance or some restaurants may not be able to accommodate. We also can't guarantee there will be a substitution at every location due to some allergies.

City: Charleston

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $95.00

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Thu 26 Sep

Starting at $95.00

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What's Included

Food Tastings

Local Professional guide

Bottled water

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
The pace of our walking tour is leisurely
Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
By purchasing this tour, you are stating that you and your party are healthy and have not exhibited any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days. If that changes, please notify Bulldog Tours immediately.

What To Expect

Bulldog Tours

Headquarter's for Charleston's best tour company, Bulldog Tours, which offers a variety of history, food, pub, and ghost tours on a daily/nightly schedule.

Charleston City Market

Built in the early 1800's, this four block historical landmark was originally the city's grocery store. Today, the City Market is home to a variety of local vendors that sell their art, crafts, and local wares.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (693)

Karen K

Feb 2020

The Culinary Tour was the first tour of our vacation. It set the standard for things to come throughout our stay. Franny Russell was our guide and she was absolutely wonderful. We visited three restaurants, a spice/tea shop, and a candy store. Each of the stops was wonderful and unique in terms of the food - we sampled amazing cuisine from Charleston in each of the restaurants (grits, she crab soup, and BBQ). Once the tour was over, we went back to purchase items from the spice/tea shop which we may not have done had we not stopped in at the shop. As we ate, Franny regaled us with the history of Charleston as it related to the tour stops. My one suggestion - don't eat before the tour and don't book a meal immediately after the tour. While the portions given at the restaurants aren't huge, there is a lot of heavy food consumed on the tour.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thanks so much for your review! We are happy to hear you had such a wonderful time on the tour with Franny.She is remarkable guide, well-versed in the city's history. We do try provide plenty of food on the tour so no one walks away wanting for more. Thanks again for visiting with us while in Charleston!

JohnDinDurham

Feb 2020

Franny was a fantastic guide. My wife and I were lucky to to have a "private" tour with her. She took her time explaining all about each stop and answered all of our questions. In addition, she wove in some interesting history of Charleston (and not just food history). The food was good and plentiful. Took the whole 2-1/2 hr estimated time and the actual walk was less than a mile. I can't think of a better way to sample Charleston. Be sure to ask if Franny is available. Maybe you'll get lucky and she'll have a rather small group so you can really learn some history and a lot about the food scene in this beautiful city.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thanks so much for your review! Franny is a wonderful guide and we are happy to hear you had such a memorable experience on the tour. With a small group, our guides can essentially cater to your interests which sounds like Franny did. Thanks again for the feedback and for visiting Charleston with us!

Doug S

Jan 2020

Great food tour with our incredible guide, Fran. Personal and touching stories shared with us about growing up in the Low Country while we enjoyed the market and various restaurants and shops. Go in the morning so you can work off the delicious food you will sample - there is lots of it!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thanks so much for your review! We are very happy to hear you had a wonderful experience on the culinary tour with Fran. She does add a lot of personal touches and experiences on her tours. We always hope that our guests feel like they have had their fill by the end. Thanks again for visiting Charleston with us!