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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $95.00

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Mon 23 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)

Jeanette S

Mar 2019

Our first stop was at the market for a biscuit and grits. We had to sit outside on a street with trucks, cars, exhaust and noise. Our 2nd stop was at a spice shop where we smelled spices and were told to try the samples that were given to the general public. Oh, we got a coupon for 20% off any purchase. Our 3rd stop was at a candy shop where we tasted teeny tiny samples of candy. We were given a praline in a bag as we left. We then walked one block to an oyster place. We sat at a table and ate one deep fried shrimp wrapped in bacon, red rice was passed around and we all had a hush puppy. The last stop was at a bbq. We sat at a table and received a slider with a few shreds of beef, a pimento stuffed deep fried hush puppy, and corn bread. Our guide explained about the different red and yellow sauce but we didn't receive any until we were just about ready to leave. All in all, a very disappointing experience. Even though our guide, Franny, was knowledgeable and interesting. I would not recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

We are so sorry that your tour did not meet expectations. We have taken your comments to heart and are adopting measures to improve the tour. Your feedback has been very helpful and insightful. If you could, please feel free to contact Randy Johnson, our Guide Manager, at [email protected]. We want to make this up to you. Again, many thanks for taking the time to let us know.

James S

Mar 2019

No better way to learn and taste Charleston's food history. Our Guide Sarah was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you! We hope you enjoyed your cruise too. Sara is a great tour guide. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with her. Again, thank you for the feedback. Theresa Stratford Bulldog Tours

theonlymaryhoward

Feb 2019

I had a private tour with Mary, she was fabulous on history and I could ask anything. We went to three restaurants for a lovely sampling of local food including grits that I really liked. We also sampled at a spice shop and a candy store that sent me off with a bag of goodies. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Mary does an amazing job. She is one the best tour guides in the city! I mean that too! She is so knowledgeable. You were lucky to have her. Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We are so happy to hear it. Theresa Stratford Bulldog Tours