Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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On our Secret Food Tour: Charleston, let our experienced guides take you on a foodie adventure through the picturesque and historic streets of the French Quarter.
Learn how pirates, pandemics, natural disasters, and war have all shaped our local food scene. At the end of the tour, you'll have sampled classic Carolina-style BBQ, fresh seafood, and even a local delicacy crafted for a U.S. President. Plus, our decadent Secret Dish might just make you leave singing a happy song!
Additional Info
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
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Option 1: Join us for one of North America's most sought-after Secret Food Tours, and experience the culinary delights of Charleston's French Quarter like never before! Our five-star rated tour takes you on a foodie adventure through the city's picturesque and historic streets with experienced guides passionate about sharing the stories behind the delicious dishes you'll be sampling.
Option 2: On our Secret Food Tour: Charleston - Upper King St. Brunch, you'll discover a thriving, contemporary community of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops located just north of the Historic District.
What‘s Included
Warm hot little biscuit | Spinach & feta quiche
Crisp benne wafers | Southern shrimp & grits
Creamy she-crab soup | Handmade pecan cluster
~~ Brunch Tour ~~
Classic banana pudding | Refreshing passion fruit–mango sweet tea
Savory chicken bog | Fluffy cheese & chive biscuit
Crispy fried green tomatoes | Southern pimento cheese
~~ French Quarter Tour ~~
Our Signature Secret Dish [for both tours]
Hotel pick - up
Gratuities
Options
Charleston Brunch Private Tour
Private Charleston Brunch Tour: Opt for our private Charleston - Upper King St. Brunch tour to have a guide just for you and your group !
Starting point:
456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Charleston Brunch Tour
Small Group Brunch Tour: Experience our Charleston - Upper King St. Brunch tour in a small group of 12 people or less !
Starting point:
456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
French Quarter Food Tour
Small Group Tour: Discover our Charleston French Quarter Food Tour in a small group of 12 people or less !
Starting point:
99 S Market St suite 5, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
French Quarter Private Tour
Private tour upgrade: Experience the culinary delights of Charleston's French Quarter with a guide only for you and your group !
Starting point:
99 S Market St suite 5, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Reviews
1,977 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food and history
633stacyv,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beth was super fun and informative. Bonus history of the location and several tastes of local food along the way. We left full and learned cool things.
This is recommended HIGHLY!
emilypN1537SD,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so fabulous! Sydney our tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and informational. She shared history of the different restaurants, dishes and area! It was all so delicious! The whole experience was wonderful and great fun!
This food tour was so...
maryanngilbert,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This food tour was so much fun! Our guide, Sydney was personable and could answer all of our questions. The food was delicious and plentiful. Chicken bog that was surprisingly tasty. I may be making that when I get home. Shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, fritters, pimento cheese, a brown sugar dip, lots of cookies, Nellie’s little biscuit, a surprise treat that was yummy and a sweet ending. Quick tour through the French Quarter. As long as you can climb a staircase and you wear shoes that will keep you steady on the uneven sidewalks of Charleston, I highly recommend the tour.
We loved it all!!
Emily P,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The description is very good! It was great fun and wonderful food. The bonus was all the history!! We learned a lot!
Comfort food and Southern hospitality
carlwagner22,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great tour with Perry. He was full of information and tidbits. He made a point to interact with all the different groups and really gave us a personal experience. He takes pictures and sends them to the group along with recipes and restaurant recommendations. Above and beyond. Some tour guides are annoying but I would definitely recommend asking for him! The food was exactly what I wanted - local “low country” food, southern biscuits, local cookies and treats. Everything was delicious (other than the She-crab soup which wasn’t my favorite but that’s just a personal preference).
Great Food w/ a Phenomenal Guide
michelletW6944EO,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow!! Joe was absolutely phenomenal! Cannot say enough good things about him as a guide. Truly a knowledgeable person with a passion for history and good food. Highly recommend taking a walking food tour at the beginning of your stay in Charleston as it gives great info, history, and recommendations for food/experiences. The food we had was great and left us full until dinner. Would definitely do it all over again!
You will enjoy this fabulous tour!
Seaside790179,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the absolute best thing we did in Charleston. It is a wonderful way to spend some quality time with friends, family and the best tour guide and "cousin" Crystin. Chrystin is just amazing. By the end of the tour we were very full with yummy food, much more knowledable about the wonderful city of Charleston and met some new friends. The booking was easy as "pie", the tour was the perfect length, the food and beverages were perfect. Really, this tour is extraordinary! I highly recommend this tour!
Laughs, history,and great food in the French Quarter
Wanderer37928321286,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on the Charleston French Quarter food tour! Robin our tour guide was fantastic full of knowledge and incredibly funny. She shared great history and local insights while keeping the atmosphere fun and light the entire time. Her personality really may be experience enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to get Rob as your guide!
Fantastic Food Tour in the French Quarter!
jimmZ1080HG,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan was an absolutely outstanding guide! His knowledge of food and history was A+.
French Qtr food tour.
Steve M,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Perry great guide. A lot of fun and great stories. The food is ok but the experience is well worth it.
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