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15 Best Charleston Food Tours

The food tours: shrimp and grits, she-crab soup and biscuit theology in a city that treats lunch as heritage. Lowcountry cooking has a capital, and the tastings prove the address.

1.Charleston Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Charleston’s flavors on this 3-hour walking food tour. Enjoy local delicacies, learn about history, and explore hidden gems with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Nathan did an amazing job. The food was amazing and he told us such interesting stories. I would recommend this and do this again 100%!!!”

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2.Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Discover Charleston’s culinary delights with this 2.5-hour walking tour through historic districts, sampling Lowcountry cuisine and local stories.

★ 4.5

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended! I had the absolute best experience on my Charleston food tour, thanks to our guide, Dana. She was amazing from start to finish—warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and food scene. Dana didn’t just lead a tour… she…”

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3.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

Discover Charleston’s history and flavors on this half-day tour with a local chef—walk, learn, cook, and dine in an authentic Lowcountry experience.

★ 5.0

“This is the best experience you can do on your trip to Charleston. Chef was great, hilarious quips through the entire time. The food was amazing and your will learn so much from this tour! It was perfectly balanced amount of time and wondering as…”

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5.Charleston Walking Brunch Tour With Secret Food Tours

Explore Charleston’s vibrant Upper King St. on a 3-hour walking brunch tour featuring delicious local bites, historic sights, and a lively Southern atmosphere.

★ 5.0

“Sydney start a our brunch tour gonna be here by greeting us with yummy biscuits that were hot out of the oven. Great way to start the tour! She took us to several locations and the food only got better. Along the way she told…”

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6.Charleston Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Charleston’s culinary traditions on a private 3.5-hour food tour with expert guides, sampling iconic Southern dishes and learning local history.

★ 5.0

“Hannah, the guide was a pleasure and the information on Charleston that she provided was the highlight. The food was ok to good, not great. One dish was a standout. Much better exceptional food options in the city.”

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7.Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour

Discover Charleston’s culinary scene on this 2.5-hour Upper King Street Food Tour, featuring four restaurants, local guides, and authentic Southern flavors.

★ 4.5

“The Culinary tour was a great experience. Summer was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. Each restaurant was amazing! Thank you so much for the experience!!”

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10.Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef’s Challenge

Experience Charleston’s culinary charm with this farm-to-table walking tour, market visit, and chef’s challenge — a perfect blend of history and flavor.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide was fun and very informative. She exuded southern charm. 4 course meal was amazing. Would definitely recommend.”

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11.Tastes Through Time – Charleston’s Best Food Tour

Experience Charleston’s best food and history on this 2-hour guided tour, sampling Lowcountry dishes while exploring the city's vibrant historic district.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide was very informative & you could tell that she was proud to be a Charlestonian. I enjoyed the tour, the food samples, & the information she gave us! I’ve lived on IOP & now MPl for a total of 57 years &…”

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12.Charleston: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

Discover Charleston’s vibrant food scene on this 3-hour guided tour. Sample Southern specialties, explore historic neighborhoods, and enjoy authentic Lowcountry flavors.

★ 4.6

“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!”

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14.Charleston: Downtown Culinary Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s culinary and historic gems on this 2.5-hour downtown walking tour featuring tastings at four renowned restaurants and engaging stories from guides.

★ 4.9

“The walking tour was an excellent way to learn so much about Charleston! Alice was the perfect southern hostess and she was incredibly knowledgeable about history and food!”

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