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Charleston Food Tour
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Sample southern cuisine from several world-class restaurants located in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District, and learn a little history while you do it. Enjoy VIP access as you skip the line into some of Charleston’s top restaurants.
Sample a variety of signature southern dishes that the Charleston area is known for and in between restaurant stops, your guide will walk you through Charleston’s beautiful alleyways and passing by iconic landmarks which make for great photo ops.
Each stop is not a full meal, but by the end of our tour the samples should equal a full portion of food. Each stop at food establishments is around 20 minutes total with the entirety of the tour coming in at about 2 hours long.
Food Allergies must be relayed, 24-HR in advance by emailing us on our email address indicated in the Tickets section.
We cannot currently accommodate gluten, vegetarian, shellfish, or pork allergies.
Please note, children's ticket (ages 0-6) does not include food.
What's Included
- Food tastings at 4 different restaurant stops.
- Guests may purchase their own alcohol at venues if they wish to have a cocktail or two with their food.
- Children's ticket (ages 0-6) food not included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you underneath the awning in front of the Charleston Tours & Activities windows. Our guides typically arrive ~15 minutes in advance so if you arrive before that please be patient. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early if possible to get checked in.
Start time
11:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Rainbow Row
Passing by on our way to food stops in the French Quarter. Will learn about the French influence on Charleston's local cuisine and the types of dishes French culture introduced to the local culture
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pineapple Fountain
A symbol for southern hospitality here in South Carolina, we will talk about how landmarks such as the Pineapple Fountain has had an influence on our cooking here in Charleston.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
The pirates of the early 1700s had a major impact on early Charleston and we will talk about the contributions of both privateering and piracy had on our local diet here in Charleston.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Charleston City Market
Will talk about the African influences on our Cuisine here in Charleston and some of the iconic ingredients it introduced to to locals.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Charleston Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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