BEST OF · CHARLESTON FOOD TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 charleston food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Charleston classics, hear local stories, and choose French Quarter or Upper King brunch stops on this three-hour food walk.
“Our guide, Robin, was great. She was funny and knowledgeable. It was a very rainy day and she made every effort to keep us out of the rain.”
Taste Charleston’s Lowcountry cuisine at four sit-down stops while learning local history on a small-group downtown walking tour.
“Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable about local history. She also offered recommendations of restaurants and bars. Unfortunately, one restaurant’s offerings on the tour were very disappointing; the other three were good. In hindsight, this tour was not worth the money charged.”
Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour food walk, with grits, barbecue, pralines, local history, four tasting stops, and practical booking advice.
“Faith was a great your guide! Her stories and knowledge were awesome and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend.”
Taste Charleston specialties, hear its French, African, and pirate-era stories, and visit four restaurants on this 2.5-hour downtown walk.
“Paige, the guide was terrific. She said others had told her that but they still advertise Shrimp and grits on the tour.However, There are no shrimp and grits even though it's the picture they've been using for a long time. Also, it's only 2 hours long, not 2.5 as advertised. We had tried to plan another tour after this one but couldn't because this was advertised as 2.5, ending at 4 and the next tour started at 330.”
Charleston brunch food tour review with biscuits, shrimp and grits, local history, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice on who should book.
“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.”
Review of Charleston’s private French Quarter food tour, with Southern tastings, historic sights, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“Kelli the tour guide went above and beyond. She came when our guide didn’t arrive and did an outstanding job”
Review of Charleston’s Upper King Street Food Tour, with four tastings, local history, small groups, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The food was delicious!!! Our tour guide was great and so knowledgeable! We enjoyed learning about the history of the city while trying different food and places!”
Taste Charleston classics, hear local stories, and walk the historic district on this relaxed 2.5-hour small-group food tour.
“Tour guide was amazing! Easy going, very informative about food and it’s history.”
Taste Lowcountry classics on Charleston’s Upper King Street, with a local guide, five or six samples, and stories about food and city history.
“I have taken this tour 3 times in the past 4 years and have sent my parents on it. Love the history, there are new tasty things and every tour guide has been very knowledgeable!”
Pick local ingredients, explore Charleston’s Elliotborough, and enjoy a creative multi-course meal made by a chef just for your group.
“A wonderful tour! Loved the whole experience and our tour guide was amazing! The food was fantastic and the tour was a highlight of our trip.”
Taste Lowcountry dishes, hear Charleston stories, and explore the Historic District on this intimate two-hour food and history tour.
“Great food tour. Will not be hungry when done. Page was great. She really knows Charleston history and gives little known facts. Highly recommend this tour.”
Taste Charleston’s Lowcountry classics, hear its complex food history, and stroll beyond the usual sights on this small-group food tour.
“Crystin was the most amazing host for this food tour. Personality plus, knowledgeable, kind, funny. It would not have been the same without her! Food was great too!”
Taste Charleston classics, skip restaurant lines, and hear local stories on a 150-minute Historic Downtown food walk.
“What a fantastic food tour. Just the right amount of walking. So much delicious food. Lots of historical context. Paige was amazing!!”
Taste Charleston’s Lowcountry flavors at four downtown eateries while a local guide connects each dish to the city’s past.
“Dana was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We enjoyed her presentations at each restaurant, including the history lessons she included. The food was also very good at each restaurant and gave a great representation of the area’s specialties. We would definitely recommend this tour!”
Taste Charleston classics, hear local stories, and walk from King Street to Cannon Street on a private three-and-a-half-hour brunch tour.
“We had a wonderful tour this morning with Nathan! He was warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable about all things Charleston. We loved each stop and getting to try the local fare. Everything was delicious, and Nathan arranged alternatives for the Vegetarian and Gluten-Free members of our group. In between food stops, we learned a ton about Charleston's history. At the end of the tour, he also sent a list of recommended restaurants and key things we learned, so we could do a deeper dive on our own. He also took a group picture and sent it to us. It was a very pleasant way to get to know Charleston with…”
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