Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour: A Historical Journey into Local Lowcountry Cuisine

Embark on a 2.5-hour culinary tour in downtown Charleston, exploring the rich history and flavors of Lowcountry cuisine. Sample traditional favorites and contemporary innovations at locally-owned restaurants.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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 overall is enough for a meal. As you enjoy…
What's Included
  • Pre-selected food tastings at 4 Charleston restaurants
  • Engaging narrative from local professional guide
  • 2.5-Hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Walking Food Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

This Downtown Culinary Tour is offered by Charleston Culinary Tours, the longest-established food tour company in Charleston. Experience four dining venues on this 2.5-hour tour that blends historical exploration with a culinary journey! Discover Charleston’s history while savoring tastings of classic favorites and modern creations, all showcasing the…

Location
184 E Bay St
East Bay Street
We are behind the brochure stand. Head into the courtyard through the iron gate. You'll find us behind the #99NailsDoor on your left.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabethy675
Aug 23, 2025
Food tour - We had a great time, Michael was very knowledgeable about the food and history of Charleston. The food was delicious, I would definitely recommend!
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Michelle
Aug 23, 2025
Great way to experience downtown! - Michael was fun, knowledgeable, and tailored the experience for everyone in our group. It was an and delicious way to experience all the charms of Charleston!
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Karen
Aug 23, 2025
Flooding and Hurricane Erin didn’t stop us! - Miss Alice was an amazing tour guide! Despite torrential flooding from hurricane Erin, we still enjoyed every delicious bite at all of our stops. Miss Alice knew the short cuts around the French quarters and where to tuck in for delicious samples while we waited out the down pour. You will leave with your belly full, your knowledge of Charleston expanded and your heart happy! Highly recommend booking this experience!
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Brenda_b
Aug 19, 2025
Great food, very informative! - We loved our food tour! The food was great and it was wonderful hearing the history of Charleston as well!
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Kellypf9778op
Aug 19, 2025
Awesome! - Simon was excellent and so was the food! It was our first time in Charleston so we wanted to sample the amazing food. Simon was a great guide even giving history of the food and city. I would love to do again the next time I visit!
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Leslie_h
Aug 19, 2025
We had a great time and... - We had a great time and our guide Simon was so knowledgeable and engaging! And don’t worry about the amount of food; I was so full I almost didn’t have dinner that night!
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A4384heglens
Aug 17, 2025
Great experience - Awesome tour, great info, great food tour. Very informative, my wife and I had a great time. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jessica_p
Aug 5, 2025
Jessi was super... - Jessi was super knowledgeable about the city and the venues we visited. She was super friendly and a wonderful tour guide. Not the best food I’ve had on a food tour but a good variety. Overall please but last two stops were not as strong as first two. Carolina BBQ place outstanding as well as the wine bar. The oyster bar food was good not great. I think most people didn’t love the carrot cake dessert at the last stop. Not really a universal dessert choice. I didn’t let this impact my rating as Jessi was just so wonderful and knowledge. I’d take the tour again.
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Tatianna_a
Jul 29, 2025
Georgia was absolutely... - Georgia was absolutely lovely she was knowledgeable about the culture, architecture, and food of charleston! The food we had at each of the stops was absolutely delicious and the portions were enough to fill me up for lunch. Don’t hesitate to take this food tour or you’ll be sorely mistaken and have terrible fomo 😊!
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Georgianna_s
Aug 20, 2025
Our tour guide Sam was... - Our tour guide Sam was very informative. Food was very good. Nice selection of different types of food.
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From $110
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).