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Incredible walking food tour.
Perry and Sydney were our tour guides for a group of 22. They were fantastic hosts and very personable and informative in a city rich in history and food culture. Highly recommend!
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
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Description
Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and Lowcountry character. We start at the Historic City Market, beneath the 1840s Market Hall, once a cornerstone of local trade and resilience. From there we pass St. Philip's Church, the Dock Street Theatre (America's first playhouse), and the notorious Pirate House, before slipping into shaded Philadelphia Alley, tied to whispered 19th-century duels. Your guide shares how fires, bombardments, and shifting centuries shaped the district's architecture. As afternoon light falls across secret courtyard gardens, take in pastel facades, wrought-iron gates, and quiet piazza balconies. The walk closes with a look at how this storied quarter's rhythm, architecture, and living history still linger in every corner of Charleston today.
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
Pulled Pork Tacos
Crisp benne wafers
Corn Bread
Handmade pecan cluster
Creamy she-crab soup
Our Delicious Secret Dish!
Southern shrimp & grits
What's included
Included
Pulled Pork Tacos
Crisp benne wafers
Corn Bread
Handmade pecan cluster
Creamy she-crab soup
Our Delicious Secret Dish!
Southern shrimp & grits
Not included
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Gratuity
Traveller Ratings
5.0
255 reviews
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(255)
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Delicious and informative
Beth was phenomenal as a guide!!
Operator response
It’s great to hear you had a good experience with us. We’re pleased the tour offered an enjoyable look at the city and its food scene. Thank you for spending the day with Secret Food Tours!
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Highly Recommend
Beth was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personal. She was very sweet and took into consideration the heat and made sure we were as comfortable as we could be. All the stops were wonderful and tons of food!! Highly recommend this tour! Hope you get Beth!
Operator response
Thank you for being part of the tour. Sharing local food and the stories behind the neighborhood is what makes these experiences meaningful for our team. We appreciate you giving Secret Food Tours a place in your itinerary!
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A Hightlight of our trip!
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
Operator response
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.
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Walking and eating tour of Charleston
Elizabeth was a wonderful tour guide, our only suggestion would be for bit more historical depth.
Operator response
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!
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Must do! Perry is awesome!!
Perry was amazing! We had so much fun! Definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary!!
Operator response
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!
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Food, History, and some scenery
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.
Operator response
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!
J
Amazing experience with Perry
Perry was absolutely AMAZING. Higly recommended!!!!!!!!
Operator response
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.
J
Thanks to Perry for an Amazing Food Tour!!
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!
Operator response
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!
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Loved it!
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!
Operator response
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.
