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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.

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

“Nice sample from 3 restaurants plus a dessert stop! Excellent food and entertaining, informative information from Amelia”

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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

“Unfortunately we were apart of the online mess up with delta. Our trip was canceled due to no pilots. But I was able to cancel our walking tour for the next day with no problems.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Fabulous tour !!! Food was great and guide was very knowledgeable A must do in Charleston !! Will do again”

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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 guide. He told very interesting stories about the history of Charleston as we tried lots of Charleston favorites… grits, fried green tomatoes, she crab soup, and so much more! I recommend trying the tour at the beginning of your trip, so…”

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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

“Nancy was a fantastic guide! Good stories and history at each stop. Not an extreme amount of walking and a good variety of foods”

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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

“This experience was the best part of our trip to Charleston. Alice our tour guide was incredibly informative and so so sweet! The neighborhood was full of life and she had the best recommendations on places to eat and hang out. Chef Natasha is incredibly…”

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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

“She was very knowledgeable about the history of food and where everything originated from. Quite interesting to learn about. Very friendly to wait staff and overall great experience.”

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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

“We weren't sure what to expect when we signed up for this food tour, but boy were we surprised. Each of the food venues (Smoke BBQ, Virginia's on King, and Sixty Bull Café) were excellent and we enjoyed the best food of Charleston including smoked…”

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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

“John was so awesome, knowledgeable, and answered all questions. Well worth the money and would highly recommend. Food was just enough to be filling and the variety was great. 10/10 would do this again.”

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