Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Charleston, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Banana Bread | Warm, Flaky Biscuits
Refreshing Passionfruit-Mango Sweet Tea
Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes | Creamy Shrimp & Grits
Crispy Brussels | Southern-Style Pimento Cheese
Pecan Cluster | Santome Prosecco
Our Irresistible Secret Dish!

Guides Gratuity
Pick-up and Drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
We'll meet In front of the William Aiken House at: 456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States.

End point

babas on cannon
11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Our tour will end at Babas on Cannon at 11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States

Itinerary

Upper King Design District

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aiken-Rhett House

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

American Theater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charleston Music Hall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charleston Visitor Center

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wragg Square (Pass By)

Aiken-Rhett House

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marion Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Bennett (Pass By)

Charleston Fire Department, Station 2/3

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' 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.
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 268 reviews

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Perry is amazing!

Sonia_S, Mar 2026

Perry our guide was very thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable about the city of Charleston and the food insight he had was unmatched! He hustled at every location to make sure we were always comfortable, had water and napkins and made sure our group always had a place to sit in the restaurant. The final stop at Virginia’s was incredible, we received our own private room with a sit down experience that was 10/10. Thank you Perry for such a wonderful experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! It’s always encouraging when guests say the tour became a highlight of their day. We’d love to welcome you again on Secret Food Tours.

Brunching

Rebecca_T, Feb 2026

Every stop we had a tasting that was delicious!! Each stop was comfortable and had plenty of seating and restroom facilities. Perry our tour guide was knowledgeable and personable.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed all the tastings and found each stop comfortable. Perry will be thrilled to hear your kind words!

Charleston walking brunch tour

Tracey_A, Sep 2025

Perry was great! Very friendly and lots to share! Virginia’s was the first stop and hands down the best! A generous sample plate of cheesy grits with shrimp, pimento cheese, and banana pudding! After that baked goods and lattes! A good walk with historical details!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for the feedback! Our goal is to make tours relaxed, enjoyable, and full of flavor, and it’s great to know it came through. Secret Food Tours would love to see you again soon.

Good tour with great food!

Katie_C, Aug 2025

Sydney start a our brunch tour gonna be here by greeting us with yummy biscuits that were hot out of the oven. Great way to start the tour! She took us to several locations and the food only got better. Along the way she told us great history facts and we learned so much in just a few hours. She stopped at several locations that allowed us to use the restroom and cool off as well. Sydney was just lovely and we really enjoyed our experience. I would highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re so pleased to receive your review. Sharing our love for food and the stories behind it is what makes our tours meaningful, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon at one of our 100+ Secret Food Tours across the globe!

This was a great...

Elisabeth_M, Aug 2025

This was a great experience! Nathan was a great guide and so knowledgeable about the food and culture of Charleston!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re so pleased you joined us and took the time to share your experience! Every guest brings a new energy that makes each tour special, and it’s rewarding to know the flavors and stories resonated with you. When you’re ready for your next culinary adventure, you’ll find Secret Food Tours waiting in over 100 cities around the world.

Great Tour

Ash, Jul 2025

this was an amazing tour. Nathan was the best tour guide I’ve had on a food tour. He was very knowledgeable of Charleston history, food history, and also very friendly. The food was amazing. I was super full afterwards and decided to get a drink package with which with the brunch.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

We appreciate your review and are glad you had a great time. It’s wonderful to know the flavors and local stories made a strong impression. We’d love to have you on another Secret Food Tour in one of 100+ global cities!

Too Much History, Not enough Food.

Dana_h, Jun 2025

We went with another couple hoping to have some great food in off the beat places. Our tour guide was nice but gave way too much silly history for a food tour, stopping to explain witches and wrought-iron vs cast iron... being a large group, we waited on people a lot as well. We ended up leaving before the last stop because time went over and we had lost interest.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Dana, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time on our Charleston Walking Brunch Tour. We always appreciate hearing from our guests, as it helps us ensure each experience is enjoyable and memorable. We’re glad you found your guide pleasant, and it’s great to hear that you joined the tour with friends to discover Charleston’s culinary scene. Many of our guests have shared that they really value the local stories and historical details we include, as they help bring the city’s food culture to life. That said, we understand that preferences can vary, and some guests prefer a stronger focus on tastings over background information. Regarding the pacing, we do occasionally see a little extra time needed with larger groups to allow everyone to enjoy each stop comfortably. We strive to balance this with keeping the tour on track, and we appreciate your patience during those moments. Even though you left before the final tasting, we hope you were able to enjoy some of the brunch offerings and discover a few new places to return to on your own. If your travels bring you back to Charleston or any of our other Secret Food Tours worldwide, we’d love the opportunity to welcome you again, perhaps on a tour with a pace and focus that suits your tastes perfectly. If you have any further thoughts or suggestions, we’d love to hear them at info@secrettours.com.

Wonderful Food Tour

Sue_B, May 2025

The brunch tour was very informative as we walked around Charleston, Perry was an excellent host. The food was delicious, great variety.,

Response from Host, May 2025

It was a real pleasure having you with us! So glad the experience hit the right notes. We'd love to have you join another Secret Food Tour in any of our 100+ cities worldwide.

Sydney was a wonderful...

Wendy_D, Mar 2025

Sydney was a wonderful tour guide, full of interesting information and very personable. Every bite of food was delicious, wouldn't change a thing.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We’re honored to have been part of your travel experience! Thank you for trusting us to share the best flavors of the city—we appreciate you!

History lesson

frederick_c, Oct 2024

Learning history of slave trade and how often city was the first to do various things in our country

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We love hearing that our guests had a memorable experience! Thank you for sharing your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon in one of our 100+ destinations worldwide.

I wouldn't do it

STEVEN_G, Apr 2024

Terribly overpriced for what you get. Just a bunch of snacks. The breakfast pizza was just OK. The banana bread was really good. Te remainder of the food was forgettable. Waitied a LONG time at some places to get the food - it was not pre-ordered as we would have expected. Guide "Jesse" was definitely the bright spot, but he wasn't involved with the food selection. Do not go on this tour. Felt ripped off.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Steven. We truly appreciate the time you've taken to provide your thoughts on your experience with our Charleston Walking Brunch Tour. Firstly, we're pleased to hear that Jesse made a positive impression during your tour. It's always reassuring to know that our team members are delivering memorable experiences for our guests. On the other hand, regarding your concerns about our tour's pricing and our selections, we understand your perspective. While we strive to provide value for our guests, we also take into account the quality and uniqueness of the culinary experiences we offer. Our selections usually receive rave reviews, and our team makes it a point to always offer freshly prepared dishes at each of our venues. However, we do acknowledge that the waiting time and individual ordering process may have impacted your overall satisfaction, and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Additionally, it's important to consider that when you pay for a food tour, you're not only paying for the food itself; you're also paying for the expertise of your guide, the convenience of a crafted experience, and the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Charleston. We firmly believe these aspects contribute significantly to the overall value of our tour. As a global food tour company with a presence in over 60 cities worldwide, we remain committed to delivering exceptional experiences to guests like yourself across the globe. Thank you again for sharing your comments. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon. If you’d like to discuss this further, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@secrettours.com.

Brunch and a Walk, great way to spend a morning

Leanne_T, Mar 2024

Jesse was a fantastic tour guide. The food tour was so much fun to experience different restaurants and try some hidden gem foods. The food was delicious , lots of great choices and you definitely leave full. Do the tour at the start of your trip so you can go back to the area now that you have some new options to test out.