Charleston's Historic Downtown Food Tour

Pair compelling captures with mouthwatering treats on this foodie walking tour of Charleston’s historic district, which includes sit-down stops at some of the city’s top restaurants. Skip past the lines with VIP access and savor enough samples to make up a full lunch. You’ll also learn about everything from African and French influences on the city’s cuisine to how pirates affected Charlestonians’ diet.

Discover Charleston’s rich food and richer history on a walking tour
Learn how French dishes and African ingredients shaped the city’s cuisine
Gain VIP access to some top restaurants to sample their signature dishes
Enjoy enough delicious samples to comprise a full lunch

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

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Lunch

Exclude

Alcoholic Beverages
Children’s ticket (ages 0-6) food not included