Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This Downtown Culinary Tour is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston. Visit four food establishments on this 2.5-hour tour that combines elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure! Learn about Charleston's history as you enjoy tastings of traditional favorites and contemporary innovations, all of which highlight the cuisine of locally-owned restaurants. Insight into Lowcountry cuisine accompanies the broad range of samples on your food tour. This is our original tour around the French Quarter and City Market and focuses on the traditional flavors of the region.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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 overal 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
All pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants (meal for most)
Engaging narrative from local professional guide
2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour
Gratuities
(available for individual purchase at most locations)
Options
Downtown Culinary Tour
Reviews
1,374 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Food Tour!!
RVgal2019,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great choice of restaurants and the tour guide was full of fun history and food facts. The food was delicious and the tour was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend to everyone.
Don’t miss this!
sheilastock1,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This food tour was a great experience. Alice, the tour guide, was very friendly, informative, and funny. She was extremely knowledgeable about all things Charleston and gave great recommendations for things to do. The food chosen for this tour was delicious. We loved the history behind each one. If you are ever in Charleston this is a must do!!
Yummy history and food of Charleston. Our guide, Alice was awesome
11theresaw,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a culinary and history tour with Alice and she was fantastic! She knew her food and the history so well. And she helped us plan another couple of days of fun too! Love her snd highly recommend!
The stops are not too far...
patricia b,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us the history of the area, the food and more. She also recommended restaurants and sights to see. The stops are not too far apart so don’t worry about extended walking. Alcohol is not included but you can order it on your own. One stop was on a second floor of a restaurant-no elevators. Overall a good experience. I would recommend this if you like to eat and learn about Charleston!
Delicious food tour!
Christine S,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and food. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Well worth it and so glad we went!
jlkslk85,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful food tour with Martha. Delicious food and Martha was very knowledgeable about the city of Charleston. I would highly recommend this tour.
Simon was a lovely tour...
Lakendra B,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Simon was a lovely tour guide and very knowledgeable about the local fare. I wish that there had been a bit more variety in the food choices, but I enjoyed 3/4 of the stops.
Awesome!
pmjoib,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lot if fun, a great guide and great food. Simon was very knowledgeable about Charleston as a whole.
Memorable Food Tour with Mimi
travel2relax247,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of enjoying several outstanding dishes and visiting several restaurants in the downtown area with our amazing guide, Mimi. She was a wealth of knowledge and presented Charleston's history through culinary delights and paid tribute to the all the cultures that contributed to the cuisine in the area. RUN, don't walk to sign up for this tour when you are in the area. You will be glad that you did.
Perfect way to do lunch and learn!
Erin F,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Delicious food, more than enough to fill you up. We were stuffed by the end. Our guide was great to both speak about the food, the restaurants, and the history of the area. Lot of fun.
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