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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

“Come with an appetite! This was a quick and fun way to taste some of Charleston's local foodie highlights from some well-known and top quality vendors and restaurants. Well worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. Wonderful guide in Kristen.”

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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

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us the history of the area, the food and more. She also recommended restaurants and sights to see. The stops are not too far apart so don’t worry about extended walking. Alcohol is not included but you can…”

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4.Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

Explore Charleston’s culinary scene on this 2.5-hour walking tour, sampling local favorites like BBQ, grits, and pralines with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This tour is well worth the money! We had a great experience! Visited several restaurants where we had some incredible food. You will not be hungry after the tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the restaurants as well as the town. Highly recommend…”

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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

“It’s somewhat rushed. Not enough time at each restaurant. Guide was a local with tons of knowledge but not much time to share.”

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8.Charleston: Small Group Food Tour Savor the Flavors

Discover Charleston’s culinary scene with this small-group food tour, sampling local delicacies and learning the city's history from expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Blake was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a good overview of the historic district.”

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9.Charleston’s Savor the Flavors of Upper King Street Walking Food Tour

Discover Charleston's culinary scene on a 2.5-hour walking tour, sampling low country favorites and learning the stories behind the food and streets.

★ 4.5

“Gordon was a great guide. Lots of King street history and the stories behind the restaurant along with great talks about the food. We went to 4 places with the last being dessert. I didn’t take pictures at the first place. All of it was…”

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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

“It was a fun, fabulous experience. The tour was very informative and interesting and the 5-course lunch was incredibly delicious! We learned so much about Charleston and the chef was so creative with the ingredients we chose.”

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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

“3 stops, sizable food portions, free non-alcoholic drinks at 2 of the 3 stops. Page, our guide, was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. We had taken another food tour in Charleston a couple of years ago that was roughly the same price and we visited 5…”

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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

“This was so much fun! a light history lesson with great food! Definitely worth the money as there was absolutely more than a meal! I must do all in Charleston”

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13.Charleston: French Quarter Guided Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

Discover Charleston’s Lowcountry flavors on a 3-hour guided food tour through the French Quarter with 7+ tastings, historic sights, and local stories.

★ 4.6

“This was one of the best tours I have ever been on. Perfect selection of foods. But what made it memorable was Jess. She was entertaining. She knew the history of the city and she was very aware of the needs of her group. Highly…”

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