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.
In demand: 100 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Downtown Charleston Food Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $110 per person for this Charleston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
It can: 100 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Find *Charleston Culinary Tours* in the back of the courtyard behind the iron gate. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,479 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Charleston Culinary Tours.
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Great walking food tour with Jessi as she shared her story along with the history of Charleston as we enjoyed great food of the area! Highly recommended
Jessi's personal connection to Charleston is woven into every stop, and that is what turns a great food tour into something you actually remember. Thank you for the recommendation!
Georgia was our tour guide and she was the best! She took us to some great restaurants and we enjoyed all the food. She was so informative as well and so sweet!
Georgia makes every group feel like they are in the best possible hands, and her knowledge of Charleston's culinary scene runs as deep as her warmth. So glad the Downtown Charleston Food Tour delivered on all fronts! Thank you, Maria!
It was wonderful. The food was great. Jessy gave us so much great information about Charleston and the food. She took us to great places. Would highly recommend. And I will do it again when I’m back in town.
Jessi has a way of making Charleston's culinary history feel like something you want to keep exploring, and the fact that you are already planning a return trip says everything. We cannot wait to have you back on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour!
Guide was Jessie and she was well informed and provided lots of tastings. We so enjoyed the East Bay meeting house that we returned the next day. Was not disappointed!
Going back the next day is just about the highest compliment a restaurant can receive, and it speaks to what Steve and his team have built at East Bay Meeting House. Jessi has a way of making every stop feel worth returning to. Thank you for joining us on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour, Kathy!
Awesome time, great information and delicious food!!!
The Downtown Charleston Food Tour delivers every time! Thank you for joining us, Randy!
This was the best tour of our time in Charleston!! John was our guide and he was top notch!! The restaurants were great! Loved hearing the history of Charleston along with the food that was prepared for us!! I believe there was 7 in our group so lots of time for questions for John. He was very professional and full of interesting facts!! I wish I had more photos.
Seven guests means a small, intimate group, and that kind of setting is exactly where John shines. The questions flow, the stories get richer, and by the end, it feels less like a tour and more like an afternoon with someone who has spent a lifetime falling in love with this city. We cannot wait to have you back on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour!
5 stars Simon was our tour host and he is the best! Our group of 4 had an exceptional time learning about Charleston history and eating amazing food throughout our tour. We are repeat customers and will return for more fun!
Repeat guests are the best kind of compliment, and Simon is exactly the kind of guide who earns that loyalty. Lowcountry cuisine and Charleston history give us a lot to work with, but it takes someone special to make a group of four feel like they are the only people in the city. See you next time, Pam!
We’ve been on a lot of food tours all over the world and never came away hungry from any of them until now. Portions were all sampler sized what there were of them and no drinks of any sort other than water were included. Can’t remember that happening on any of our previous tours. For the cost, about $100 pp, was definitely overpriced. The food, what there was of it wasn’t bad.
Mr. Joseph did not attend this tour. His wife arrived approximately ten minutes before departure and let our guide know that he would not be joining due to an injury. We were sorry to hear it and did our best to make sure he was not left out entirely. Three of our four restaurant partners graciously boxed up his portions to go. The fourth stop was served family-style, and his portion was not collected before his wife departed. His wife was offered iced tea or a soda as part of the meal at every stop and chose water each time. She verbally complimented the food throughout the tour and did not indicate to our guide that anything was lacking. A guest from this exact tour left the following review on Google: "Our guide was fantastic...I almost forgot we all of the food stops were exquisite. Come hungry so much food." We genuinely wish Mr. Joseph a full and speedy recovery. We also wish he had joined us, because by every account, it was a wonderful afternoon.
Amelia was an awesome tour guide. We learned so much and she was so knowledgeable! Would definitely come back!
Mimi packs so much into a tour without it ever feeling like too much, and the fact that you are already thinking about coming back says everything. We would love to have you again! Thank you for joining us on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour!
Really good variety of all types of food. The guide gave a great history lesson.
Good food across the board and real history woven throughout. That is exactly what the Downtown Charleston Food Tour is meant to do. Thank you for joining us, Brent!
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