Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
Description
Discover southern hospitality on our Charleston Brunch Food Tour in the vibrant Upper King Street district! Starting near the historic William Aiken House, we kick off the morning with a buttery, handmade Hot Little Biscuit. As we stroll toward Marion Square, we dive into the soul of Lowcountry cooking with crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes. Walking through the Mazyck-Boragard neighborhood, we'll savor a sweet and savory Croffle with Fried Chicken and local honey. We also indulge in creamy Shrimp & Grits and Pimento Cheese, the 'Caviar of the South.' Before ending near the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, we reveal our incredible Secret Dish—a warm, nostalgic delicacy with a unique local twist!
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King Street is more than 300 years old and is known as the second most historic street in Charleston. Meeting Street is ahead of it in this area
The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston. It was the home of William Aiken, Jr., a governor of South Carolina, and before that the home of his father, the owner of South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, William Aiken.
Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premier movie house, the American Theater regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour make this sophisticated event venue worthy of red carpets and dazzling marquees.
Known historically as The Tower Depot, the Charleston Music Hall was built 1849-50 as a passenger station of the South Carolina Railroad and was designed by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones.
Located in the old Deans Warehouse between Ann and John Streets in downtown Charleston, it is one of five railroad buildings known collectively as the William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures and is listed as a National Historic Landmark District.
The neighborhood of Wraggborough in Charleston, South Carolina is named for him; and two city parks and seven streets in Charleston are named for him and his descendants.
His house was originally configured as a Charleston double house with entrance to the house from the south side along Judith Street. The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston.
On Saturdays, visitors and locals alike shop the Marion Square Farmers Market for fresh food and local treats. You can spend your days window shopping along the picturesque avenue, then enjoy your nights in the latest hot spots.
Hotel Bennett opened on January 27, 2019. Its build was 20 years in the making, breaking ground on March 2015 and taking 47 months to build.The hotel is designed to feel as though its origins date back to the 18th century. Many of Charleston’s historic homes were utilized as design references.
The third fire station built after the 1886 earthquake was a new Station 6. It replaced the former Marion Steam Fire Engine Company just down the block.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(328)
The tour was excellent! Great food and merchants. Tour guide Nathan was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it and would recommend it to friends.
We're grateful you took the time to share your experience. Your review is sincerely appreciated by our entire team. We'd love to have you back with Secret Food Tours!
Nathan was very knowledgeable and took great care in making sure everyone was staying cool on an extremely hot summer day. A lot of history about Charleston and the surrounding area including the foods.
We truly appreciate you choosing to spend part of your time with us. It's wonderful to know the tour left an overall positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Nathan was very knowledgeable and considerate to us due to the heat. He was enthusiastic during his presentations and the food was amazing. TOP Notch guide and food.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Reading about your experience was a pleasure for our entire team. We hope Secret Food Tours is part of your next city adventure.
Nathan was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, personable, and had a great sense of humor.
We enjoyed reading your review. It's wonderful to know the experience gave you plenty to take away from your visit. We hope Secret Food Tours is part of your future travels!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Perry. Great information and great sampling of local foods.
It was a pleasure having you with us! Every city has its own character, and we're happy you had the chance to experience more of it. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Our guide, Nathan, was excellent in explaining the history of multiple foods, the local buildings, and other wonderful features associated with King Street in Charleston. We had five food stops including biscuits, banana bread, sweet tea, shrimp and grits, and waffles and chicken. Although each of the dishes may not have been 5-star quality, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the tasty dishes.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you found so much to appreciate throughout your time with us. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Great history learned. Fun tour. Delicious food and great variety.
Thank you for choosing to explore with us! We're pleased that your time with us lived up to expectations. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
We had a wonderful tour today walking along King Street in downtown Charleston. Our guide, Nathan, was excellent and pointed out many of the historic buildings along the way. We learned a great deal about the history of Southern foods and enjoyed sampling Southern dishes at five separate restaurants, including biscuits, chicken and waffles, banana bread, sweet tea, and shrimp and grits. Not sure the foods are actually of 5-star quality, but they did give us a good understanding of the region. This tour is highly recommended!
It was great having you join us. We're pleased that your time with us left such a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Sydney was awesome! Loved the history and the food!
It's always nice to hear when a day out leaves a lasting impression. Knowing you enjoyed spending time with us is something our team values greatly. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again down the road!
Local looking for new experiences and hidden gems in their own city or tourist looking for the best of Charleston this is a wonderful tour to take! We are locals who were looking for what we were missing and we found it! Sidney was an amazing guide to the best spots we would have never thought to find on our own knowledgeable and kind. On this tour you will NOT leave hungry so come with an empty stomach and definitely bring your walking shoes you will get your steps in. We enjoyed this experience immensely and we know you will to!
We’re grateful for your feedback! We're pleased that your day with us was filled with memorable moments. We hope you'll choose Secret Food Tours again for another adventure.
