BEAT THE HEAT with Charleston's Best History & Food Combo Tour!
Overview
2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
This unique foodie tour blends the perfect pairing of culinary delights with the captivating history of Lowcountry culture and the evolution of the region's cuisine. While you dine on Charleston's signature dishes and delicacies of the Lowcountry, your fun, knowledgeable, engaging guide, a native Charlestonian, will escort you through the famous Historic District to some of the city's premier restaurants, where you will receive VIP service. Your guide will be glad to recommend the best local dining and touring experiences to make the most of your stay in Charleston. Please list dietary or mobility restrictions in the "special notes" area when booking and we will gladly substitute dishes and make accommodations as necessary. This is a timed tour, with reservations at each restaurant, so we ask that guests please be on time. *A minimum of three to four guests is required for this tour to operate."
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Historic Downtown Charleston
Take a leisurely stroll between three of the best restaurants in Charleston's scenic Historic District, while your guide takes you back in time on this culinary journey.
Charleston City Market
Learn the fascinating history behind Charleston's original shopping district.
What‘s Included
History and Architecture walk with an expert, native guide.
Delicious Charleston cuisine, water, fountain drinks, tea and lemonade are included.
Alcohol or specialty beverages (But you're welcome to order alcohol for a separate charge).
Transportation or Parking Fees
Tour guide gratuity (not mandatory but most appreciated)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Tastes Through Time - Charleston's Best Food & History Tour
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good food, interesting history
Andrea H,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paige was great and the history was abundant and interesting
Lowcountry tastes and spice origins
juliabY6199GW,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Page was wonderful. Her knowledge about all of the cultural influences on the food scene in Charleston was insightful. Appreciate her stories of spices and how they are the base for low country cooking recipes made our tasting experience extra special!
Food and History
Ginger W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to learn some history of Charleston and how the food was apart of that history. Paige is awesome enthusiastic and passionate about Charleston.
Amazing tour with great food!
Jamie H,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! Page did a great job connecting the history of Charleston with the foods we were trying. It was so informative and interesting to learn why the food represented Charleston and how that representation has changed over the years. Well worth the time!
Come hungry!
iowadancequeen,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very entertaining and you will not leave hungry. We got to taste some signature Charleston/South Carolina dishes and also got to learn a lot of history about the food as well as Charleston while eating our way through downtown. I highly recommend coming hungry.
Guide was great, the food could have been better.
craigdeitchc,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The restaurants were okay, could have picked some better choices.
The Sights and Tastes of Charleston
Vivsadventure,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Paige (I think) was exceptional. Her knowledge of the history of Charleston was very comprehensive and interesting. The food was also a very good representation of the flavors of Charleston. We thoroughly enjoyed this adventure and would recommend it.
Wonderful food and history tour
tapestries,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is exactly what I needed to put the history of Charleston in perspective. Page was amazing. She is really versed on everything about the city and its story. The stops were great . Such delicious tastes of so many of the classic dishes. We are so glad we made this choice.
Girls trip!
Misti L,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great, friendly guide with wonderful knowledge of Charleston history! Paige worked with us when we had booking issues. Wonderful day with delicious food.
Worth it!
Anonymous,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Page was excellent, very personable, very knowledgeable about history. Food was great! Worthwhile!!!
From US$105.00
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