Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
Description
Explore 300 years of history on our Charleston French Quarter Food Tour! We begin with a traditional South Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Taco and delicate Benne Wafers near the Historic City Market. Savor Cheese & Chives Hot Little Biscuits, She-Crab Soup, and famous Shrimp & Grits while walking past St. Philip’s Church, the Dock Street Theatre, and the notorious Pirate House. We'll then reveal our melt-in-your-mouth Secret Dish, finishing with a Handmade Pecan Cluster. Elevate your tour with our Drink Upgrade featuring a local Ale, Spiked Tea, and a Mini Wine Flight!
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Itinerary
Majestically overlooking East Bay Street and the harbor, the United States Custom House is one of the most striking buildings in Charleston. It is an outstanding example of a public building and reflects the time when Charleston was one of the country's busiest port cities.
You'll take a stroll through the Historic Charleston City Market and learn how the African slave trade introduced iconic ingredients such as benne seeds and collard greens to the local diet.
Charleston's Dock Street Theatre was the first theater building designed solely for theatrical performances in America. Its rich history reflects the theatrical tradition and cultural history of Charleston and America from the 1700s through the millennium.
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Important Information
- 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
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
- Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's 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.
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
Reviews(252)
I strongly recommend this experience if you 're visiting Charleston, SC. Our tour guide, Perry, was personable, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable about the dishes, and historical Charleston. We learned so much and there was never a dull moment. What I appreciated most is that the weather was.over 95 degrees, and he aaccommoded us by making sure we stood in shaded areas, had cold water, and remained in indoors longer. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity.! -Lovely & Bran
Thank you for choosing to explore with us! We hope the day felt relaxed while still giving you plenty of local flavor and insight. It was great having you with Secret Food Tours.
Elizabeth was a wonderful tour guide, our only suggestion would be for bit more historical depth.
Thank you for making us part of your plans. We know every visit is different, and we're glad Secret Food Tours could be part of yours. We hope to welcome you again!
Perry was amazing! We had so much fun! Definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary!!
We enjoyed having you with us. Your review reflects the kind of atmosphere we hope every guest finds at Secret Food Tours. We look forward to welcoming you again!
My family and I just wrapped up the food tour with, Perry. It was a great time. The food was great at each stop. Perry kept you entertained and informed through the entire tour yelling you about the food history as well as some of the cool and historical spots in the French Quarter. It was enjoyed by all.
We were pleased to spend the day with you. Reviews like yours remind us why sharing the city through Secret Food Tours continues to be so rewarding. We hope to see you again!
Perry was absolutely AMAZING. Higly recommended!!!!!!!!
Thank you for joining us! It was wonderful sharing the day together, and we hope you'll visit Secret Food Tours again in another city.
Perry took 9 of us all around the French Quarter and told us all about Charleston's history and culture. We ate all sorts of amazing things and loved hearing all the stories of this amazing town. Perry is who made the tour special as he's so passionate about the history, peaple and charm of this amazing city. Thanks so much!
It was wonderful to host you at Secret Food Tours. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your visit. We hope to see you again!
We had so much fun with Perry! He did a wonderful job bringing us around to experience some great southern food and kept the walking tour engaging by telling us about some fun historical aspects of the city. We would 100% book with him again!
Thank you for this! Great southern food paired with fun historical stories along the way is exactly the kind of afternoon we hope every Charleston guest has. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
My husband and I did the tour with Perry. It was an amazing experience. Perry was so knowledgeable and passionate. He was very funny and friendly. It really made my husband’s birthday trip a wonderful experience. You can tell that Perry loves his job and community.
What a special way to spend a birthday! Wandering the French Quarter together while learning its stories over local bites is exactly the kind of memory we hope every celebration creates. We'd love to welcome you both back to Secret Food Tours for another occasion worth celebrating.
5 stars for Perry and Isabella, great tour guides.
It was great sharing the day with you. Thank you for taking the time to write, and we hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again soon!
Perry was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about Charleston’s culinary scene and history. I highly recommend this tour and Perry as your tour guide!
Your review was a pleasure to receive. It's rewarding to know the tour delivered the kind of experience you were looking for from beginning to end. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
