Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Charleston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Bring your appetite for this tasty walking tour of downtown Charleston. You’ll spend a few hours of mouthwatering fun touring the culinary side of the Holy City, learning about the history of the city as you dine at four local restaurants. Explore the French Quarter and the Market while tasting traditional and contemporary Lowcountry cuisine.
- Taste Lowcoutry cuisine at four local restaurants
- Learn about the history of Charleston through traditional dishes
- Explore one of the oldest and largest historical districts in the US
- A small group means a more intimate experience
What's Included
- 2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour
- All pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants (meal for most)
- Engaging narrative from local professional guide
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages(available for individual purchase at most locations)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 184 E Bay St suite 103, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Find *Charleston Culinary Tours* in the back of the courtyard behind the iron gate.
End point
- Charleston, SC, USA
End points vary depending on route. All tours finish within 3-4 blocks of the starting location.
Itinerary
1
Charleston
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 info@charlestonculinarytours.com)
- 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
- 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
4.7
based on 1,440 reviews
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Aislinn_W, Jul 2026
Simon was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time at each location to eat and have drinks. The food at the first two locations were excellent, the second two were ok but the drinks we bought at the last stop Carmella's made up for it; they were delicious. All in all I would definitely take this tour again or even another tour with Simon!
Barbara_F, Jul 2026
This was an amazing experience! The food we tasted was fabulous, and there was SO much of it!! Our guide "Simon" was full of very interesting information! Would highly recommend this as a way to see some highlights of Charleston!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Barbara, Simon has an extraordinary depth of knowledge about Charleston's culinary scene and history, and we love that the food matched that energy at every single stop. Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation, and we hope Charleston calls you back again soon!
Gina_B, Jun 2026
Great restaurants. Dana was awesome! Food was very good. Lots of good history and information. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Gina, thank you! Dana brings such a great mix of history and food knowledge to every stop, and we're so glad the restaurant lineup hit the mark for you. We appreciate the recommendation!
Terri_H, Jun 2026
The food was delicious at each of the 4 stops. The combined amount of food we received during the tour was definitely equivalent to a full meal. We were stuffed when the tour ended.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Terri, four stops worth of delicious Lowcountry cuisine adds up fast, and leaving full is exactly the goal of our Downtown Charleston food tour. Thanks so much for joining us!
Stacy_E, Jun 2026
Informative fun and delicious
Lace up your sneakers and come with an empty belly to soak it all up!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Stacy, "Charlestoning" with an empty belly and comfortable shoes is honestly the perfect game plan and we love that you arrived ready! Thank you for joining the Downtown Charleston Food Tour and for sharing the experience so enthusiastically!
Freddie_R, Jun 2026
Great storytelling and the food was amazing!
Highly recommend and look forward to doing this again!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
3:00 PM
Freddie, we look forward to hosting you again! Great storytelling and amazing food in Charleston is exactly what we set out to deliver every single time. Thank you for joining us!
Ann_C, Jun 2026
Dana was very informative and gave history about restaurants, the area and low country cuisine. A good variety of foods were provided. All were delicious and filling.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Ann, informative, delicious, and filling is a trifecta we are very happy to stand behind! Dana's knowledge of Charleston's culinary heritage and the stories behind every stop makes the whole experience come alive in a way that goes well beyond the food itself. Thank you for joining us!
Kathleen_A, Jun 2026
Please take this food tour. So much history and delicious food. A must do in Charleston. Simon was amazing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Kathleen, we could not have said it better ourselves! Simon and the flavors and stories of Charleston make for a combination that is pretty hard to top. Thank you for the enthusiastic endorsement and for joining us!
Amie_J, Jun 2026
I brought my mother to Charleston for a girl’s Birthday trip in which my sister came along. This walking food tour was fun and the restaurant stops had some of the most flavorful food I have ever had. Simon made the tours with his stories and history commentary of Charleston. He was a wonderland and personable guide. Fun personality. I recommend! Thank you, Simon!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Amie, a birthday girls trip to Charleston sounds like an absolutely perfect way to celebrate. The fact that the food left that kind of impression says everything about the restaurants and the care that goes into every stop. Thank you for bringing your family to us, and happy birthday!
Tana_B, Jun 2026
Great new food places! Lots of history along the way, Simon is a wealth of knowledge about Charleston and its history!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Tana, thank you! Simon has an extraordinary breadth of knowledge about Charleston and a real gift for making history feel relevant and alive at every single stop. We are so glad the food and the stories made for such a great experience!
Lisa_H, Jun 2026
Four great restaurants each offering Charleston specialties. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a delight!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Lisa, this made us smile! There is nothing better than hearing that every single stop delivered. Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience!
Kim_W, May 2026
Jessie was great, food was amazing, company was interesting. Be willing to try everything and you will enjoy it even more.
Response from Host, May 2026
Kim, "be willing to try everything" is some of the best advice for enjoying a food tour! The Downtown Charleston Food Tour is at its best when guests arrive with an open mind and an empty stomach. Jessi and the food clearly delivered. Thank you for joining us!
angela_y, May 2026
Our guide Charley was great. Along with great food was fantastic history and great stories. There was plenty of food that was very tasty.
Response from Host, May 2026
Angela, thank you so much for joining us! Plenty of food, great stories, and the history of Charleston woven through every stop is exactly the experience we set out to create. We hope your time in the city was a wonderful one!
Anonymous, May 2026
Expensive with a poor choice of restaurants, we took food tours around the globe and this one we could live without
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing this. We are sorry the experience did not land the way we hoped. Charleston Culinary Tours is designed to be more than a meal. Every stop is curated to tell a piece of Charleston's culinary story, guided by a city-licensed expert whose knowledge of this city's food history, culture, and heritage runs exceptionally deep. Since our routes rotate regularly, we would genuinely welcome hearing more about your specific experience. Please reach out to us directly so we can have a better understanding of where expectations misaligned. We appreciate you giving us a try and wish you many more great food experiences in your travels.
Shirley_F, May 2026
The greens were my favorite the other selections were definitely delicious and most pleasing. Our sweet guide went beyond and produced a candle for my daughter’s birthday cake. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so proud of our guides for finding those little ways to make guests feel celebrated. Happy birthday to your daughter, and thank you for choosing to spend part of it with us!
Donna_G, May 2026
Extremely interesting and fun! Georgia is fantastic. Recommend highly and come hungry. We would do it again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Georgia and a full stomach is a pretty unbeatable combination! Thank you for the enthusiasm, and we would love to have you back again someday.
Colette_B, May 2026
Great tour. Lots of food tastings. Simon is very interesting and throws history into the mix. This tour is well worth the money
Response from Host, May 2026
Colette, thank you! Simon has a wonderful depth of knowledge and a real ease for weaving Charleston's history into every stop along the way. So glad the food and the experience felt worth every penny. We appreciate you joining us!
Stephen_J, May 2026
Excellent exposure to different styles of local food. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Do note that adult beverages are extra, as are any food items you might want to order in addition to those included (like oysters!).
Easy to walk, and the tour explored more of the local history and culture than just food.
Response from Host, May 2026
Stephen, skipping dinner reservations that evening is advice we wholeheartedly endorse! So glad the variety of local food, the history, and the culture all came together into something memorable. Thank you for the helpful notes and for joining us!
Michelle_P, May 2026
Amazing knowledge of the history of Savannah and the food was great. Learned so much about how all the food cane about to where it is now
Response from Host, May 2026
Michelle, so glad the food and the history made such an impression on your mom and daughter trip! One small note: the culinary stories and tastings you experienced with us were in Charleston. We hope both cities treated you well and that those stories stay with you long after the trip!
Jolynn_L, May 2026
It was a fun, educational and delicious way to learn about the local cuisine. Jesse our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience extra special
Response from Host, May 2026
Jolynn, fun, educational, and delicious is a combination we work hard to get right on every single tour. Jessi has a wonderful way of making the history and culture of Charleston's culinary scene feel personal and alive rather than a textbook recitation. So glad she made it extra special for your group!
Emily_R, Apr 2026
Our guide was FANTASTIC and the food was great. We got lucky too, since we had a group of guests as well. Over all a 10/10!
Response from Host, May 2026
Emily, a fantastic guide, great food, and a wonderful group all coming together at once is a pretty perfect afternoon! So glad it all clicked into place for you. Thank you for joining us!
Jeanette_P, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Dana was spectacular! She answered every question we had and gave a great overview of the area and history. Food selections were fabulous - although the intro said: "The four stops will equal a full meal for most people", the food stops equaled about 3 meals per person. The food stops were well organized - we sat right down, the food came quickly and it was all delicious!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Jeanette, three meals worth of food when we promised one is a bar we are proud to have cleared 😄 Dana has such a wonderful way of making every guest feel genuinely taken care of, and seamless service at every stop is something we work hard to deliver. So glad the history, the food, and the experience all exceeded expectations. Thank you for joining us!
Paul_V, Apr 2026
A charming way to taste some Charleston food prepared by French Quarter restaurants. Every single thing was yummy. Our guide was charming, knowledgeable and pure fun. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Paul, charming city, charming food, charming guide, we will absolutely take it! The French Quarter is such a beautiful backdrop for discovering what makes Charleston's culinary scene so special. So glad every bite hit the mark. Thank you for joining us!
Patricia_C, Apr 2026
Georgia was a great guide for this tour. The food was amazing. I would recommend abstaining from lunch for the dinner tour. It was quite rich and filling. I would love to have the names of the restaurants. My son lives nearby.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Patricia, thank you! Georgia and a table full of amazing food sounds like a perfect Charleston evening. We love that it left such an impression that you want to send your son back! Our restaurants rotate on a tour-by-tour basis, so reach out to us directly with your booking details, and then we can look up your specific route and pass along those names.
Karyn_G, Apr 2026
Our guide was phenomenal, she was very informational and her story telling was cool to learn, the food portions were too small
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Karyn, thank you! So glad the storytelling and the experience left such a strong impression. We welcome feedback on the food and will take note. We hope the rest of your time in Charleston was wonderful!
Donna_B, Apr 2026
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.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Donna, thank you for this! Alice has a wonderful way of making sure every guest feels genuinely taken care of from start to finish, and top notch food selections are something we take real pride in curating. We hope your time in Charleston was everything you hoped for and more!
Lisa_D, Apr 2026
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!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Lisa, what a wonderful way to experience Charleston with family and friends! Knowing that a 9-year-old had a GREAT time alongside the adults says everything about the kind of welcoming, engaging experience our city-licensed guides bring to every tour. The deep roots of Lowcountry cuisine and Charleston's culinary story have a way of captivating guests of all ages, and we love that the food was so plentiful you had to take dessert to go. That is a very good problem to have! We hope to welcome your whole crew back to the Downtown Charleston Food Tour again soon.
Tami_W, Mar 2026
Plenty of food to eat! Not too much walking involved. Lots of history included in tour! Worth your time….
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Tami, thank you for joining us on the Downtown Charleston Food Tour! Delicious food, Charleston history, and a comfortable pace through the city is exactly the experience we aim to deliver every time. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Melody_L, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Georgia, was amazing. So much fun history and food facts shared! She kept things moving but we never felt rushed and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Food sample portions were much more than we expected. We did the early afternoon tour and it took care of lunch AND dinner for us. Definitely a highlight of our time spent in Charleston.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Melody, that is the highest compliment! When the Downtown Charleston Food Tour takes care of lunch AND dinner, we consider that a mission accomplished 😄 Georgia has such a wonderful ability to keep the energy and the stories flowing while making sure every guest feels completely at ease, and the generous portions at each stop are very much a reflection of how much we want guests to leave fully satisfied. So glad it was a highlight of your Charleston visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
nic2579, Mar 2026
Mike was all about the facts and a nice tour guide for the afternoon. The restaurants were a good selection
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Nic, thank you for joining us for the Downtown Charleston Food Tour! We are glad the afternoon hit the mark and that the restaurant selections gave you a solid taste of what Charleston's food scene has to offer. We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!
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