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Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour: A Historical Journey into Local Lowcountry Cuisine
4.7
1,398 Ratings
Charleston
Embark on a 2.5-hour culinary tour in downtown Charleston, exploring the rich history and flavors of Lowcountry cuisine. Sample traditional favorites and contemporary innovations at locally-owned restaurants.
Embark on a 2.5-hour culinary tour in downtown Charleston, exploring the rich history and flavors of Lowcountry cuisine. Sample traditional favorites and contemporary innovations at locally-owned restaurants.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Charleston - 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 overall is enough for a meal. As you enjoy…
- Charleston - 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 overall 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.
What's Included
- Pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants
- Engaging narrative from local professional guide
- 2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour
- Pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants
- Engaging narrative from local professional guide
- 2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This Downtown Culinary Tour is offered by Charleston Culinary Tours, the longest-established food tour company in Charleston. Experience four dining venues on this 2.5-hour tour that blends historical exploration with a culinary journey! Discover Charleston’s history while savoring tastings of classic favorites and modern creations, all showcasing the…
This Downtown Culinary Tour is offered by Charleston Culinary Tours, the longest-established food tour company in Charleston. Experience four dining venues on this 2.5-hour tour that blends historical exploration with a culinary journey! Discover Charleston’s history while savoring tastings of classic favorites and modern creations, all showcasing the cuisine of locally-owned eateries. Gain insight into Lowcountry cuisine with the diverse array of samples on your food tour. This is the original tour through the French Quarter and City Market, emphasizing the traditional flavors of the area.
- 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 [email protected])
- 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
Location
184 E Bay St suite 103
East Bay Street
Find *Charleston Culinary Tours* in the back of the courtyard behind the iron gate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1398 Ratings)
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O8252ytsusanv
Apr 19, 2026
Culinary Tour - It was very fun and educational. Our guide was lovely. She was so knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was delicious.
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Karyn_g
Apr 19, 2026
It Was Worth It - Our guide was phenomenal, she was very informational and her story telling was cool to learn, the food portions were too small
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H4752tvdougw
Apr 18, 2026
A Great Guide makes a Great Tour - We had a Noon to 2:30 tour within the French Quarter of Charleston. We had 4 1/2 stops - 3 food, a cookie walk by with samples, and a dessert. All of the food was delish and it was also varied such that we sampled a good variety of local food. We were a group of 12 and our guide, Georgia, kept the tour flowing smoothly. Georgia was fabulous. I am sure evryone on the tour felt as if they had made a new friend and would have loved for the tour to be at least an hour longer. Georgia imparted knowledge of City history, food history and its evolution in Charleston over the past 300 years, and some food prep ideas of her own. What a great time. Highly recommend it. 10 out of 5 for sure and come hungry.
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Donna_b
Apr 12, 2026
Highly Recommended This Delicious Experience - What a lovely walking tour. Alice, our tour guide, was a wealth of information and made sure our experience was everything we expected and more. The food selection was top notch.
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D6849majanes
Apr 11, 2026
A Taste of Charleston - So much fun! Great food and a great history lesson too. IMO— it’s the Perfect activity for all ages and most fitness levels. While it’s a “walking” tour- overall the amount of walking is similar to a trip to Costco. The furthest we walked between restaurants was a block or two. For you fitness minded folks- I’m sorry you may still need that trip to the gym 😆. I think it’s a great lunchtime activity.
The tour gives you a “taste” at each restaurant and a chance to try at least 4 different restaurants. The amount of food at each location is perfect and each restaurant has yummy signature cocktails. At the end you’re full- but not overstuffed. I guarantee at the end of this tour you’ll be making dinner reservations!
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Sunshine728325
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent food with a great tour guide - The food was outstanding. We went to three restaurants for a good variety of dishes. We ended the tour at an excellent coffee and dessert shop. As good as the food was the tour guide was better. Our tour guide (Simon) could not have been friendlier. Simon, also was a wealth of information not only on the restaurants but also in the history of Charleston.
I enjoyed the food immensely but I enjoyed Simon’s and the others on the tour company more.
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Lisa_d
Apr 6, 2026
Great time tasting Low Country cuisine with family and friends - I took my 9 year old son on this tour with some other friends and their kids and we had a GREAT time. Our tour guide was knowledgable and so friendly. I loved how she gave deep history and information of the food, restaurants, and the city/low country. We went to 4 different restaurants and there was plenty of food at each location (so much that during our last stop which was dessert, we had to take most of it to go). Overall, I would give this tour the highest rating possible due to the food, tour guide and overall experience! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a 2-ish hour food tour in Charleston!
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Q6115fnjenniferc
Apr 4, 2026
Would do this food tour again:) - Had a fantastic time with Charley. My husband and I were very impressed with her historic knowledge of the area. All the restaurants were amazing. Actually went back to Rudy Royale and Carmella’s during our stay. So good!
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Mammosavinglives
Apr 3, 2026
Less military More culture please - It was comfortable and relaxing but there was a lot of talking about military and slavery less about the food and culture of Charleston.
Would have also been nice to hear more about Gullah Geechee people which contributed ALOT to Charleston.
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Tami_w
Mar 24, 2026
Culinary Food Tour Deliciousness! - Plenty of food to eat! Not too much walking involved. Lots of history included in tour! Worth your time….
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