Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Description
This Downtown Culinary Tour is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston. Visit four food establishments on this 2.5-hour tour that 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.
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Itinerary
After meeting your foodie guide at the provided meeting location in downtown Charleston, you will begin your walking tour. Sample dishes at 4 restaurants, finishing with dessert. Each stop lasts ~30 minutes, and you'll be seated to rest your legs. For most people, the amount of food served overal 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. *Food restrictions must be separately communicated to Charleston Culinary Tours at least 24 hours in advance to be accommodated. *We cannot accommodate Vegan, Dairy/Lactose-Free, or Soy-Free diets.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- 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 info@charlestonculinarytours.com)
- 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
Reviews(1,466)
John was an excellent guide on history and everything Charleston. Having taken other tours in the past Charleston culinary is always the best
Thomas, "always the best" from someone who has taken other tours is something we do not take lightly! John's depth of knowledge about Charleston history and culture is a big part of why guests keep coming back to us. Thank you for the loyalty and for joining us again!
Don’t eat before ! Or after ! Great history information. Delicious choices of low country cuisine. Nice pace. Wasn’t rushed.
Sue, skipping both meals ahead of time is a level of commitment we fully respect and the Downtown Charleston Food Tour absolutely rewards it! Delicious Lowcountry cuisine at a pace that lets you actually enjoy it is exactly what we set out to deliver every time. Thank you for joining us!
Delicious opportunity to sample key dishes of Charleston with a charming guide who is knowledgeable about the history and the food scene of the area
David, a charming guide who connects the food to Charleston's history and culinary scene is exactly the experience we pour everything into delivering. So glad it hit the mark, and thank you for the recommendation!
We had a great time on this culinary tour. Our guide John was great. He was knowledgeable and fun. I was impressed with the amount of food and it was delicious!
Thank you for this! John brings such a great balance of knowledge and personality to every tour and we love that the food left such a strong impression. A full stomach and a great time in Charleston is exactly what we are here for!
A day packed full of adventure, fun, new experiences for J1 students from Turkey, Poland, and Kazakhstan. We had a great time and the food was aplenty.
What an incredible group to share Charleston's culinary story with! Introducing the flavors and history of the Lowcountry to guests from Turkey, Poland, and Kazakhstan in one afternoon is exactly the kind of experience we love to be part of. So glad the food delivered and that the adventure lived up to the occasion. Thank you for choosing the Downtown Charleston Food Tour!
Come with an Empty Stomach. Plenty of food samples are served. Includes informative education about history of Charleston
Vanessa, an empty stomach and an open mind are the best things you can bring to the Downtown Charleston Food Tour, and we love that the food and the history both delivered. Thank you for joining us!
Our guide, Mimi, was excellent. The four restaurants gave us a great overview of low country cuisine and Mimi taught us how the history and food are intertwined.
The history and the food of Charleston are truly inseparable, and Mimi has such a beautiful instinct for making that connection feel alive and meaningful at every stop. Four restaurants and a deeper understanding of Lowcountry cuisine is exactly the foundation the Downtown Charleston Food Tour is built around. Thank you for joining us!
It was a really great experience. We drove in for the tour and appreciated that the meeting location was easy to find once parking was found. The restaurants that were chosen were all in good proximity, organized and had delicious food. The options chosen were perfect. I was especially impressed that our guide, Georgia was equally concerned about assuring we had a good time and the tour happened, while constantly trying to locate two people who were missing from the tour. It showed how much she cares about the participants and their experience. It was great. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who is taking it under consideration.
Thank you for making the drive to join us! Georgia's genuine care for every single guest in her group is something we are deeply proud of, and the fact that she kept the energy and the experience strong for everyone while tracking down missing guests says everything about the kind of guide she is. So glad the restaurants, the food, and the whole experience delivered. We hope to welcome you back to the Downtown Charleston Food Tour again soon!
Great tour for the whole family. We had a great guide named Summer who didn’t just talk food, she also knew so much about the city’s history. Kind of like two tours in one. Great variety of Southern food from BBQ to seafood and other good stuff in between.
Christopher, "two tours in one" is a perfect way to describe what we set out to deliver on every Downtown Charleston Food Tour! Sommer's knowledge about the city's history and culinary traditions makes every stop feel like so much more than a meal. So glad the whole family enjoyed the variety from start to finish. Thank you for joining us!
John was great. Informative,interesting and knowledgeable
Thank you for joining us! John brings such depth and genuine enthusiasm to every stop on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour, and we are so glad it came through. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
