Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Baklava

International sweets are the reason to walk downtown, not the sights themselves.

A 1.5- to 2-hour walking tour of downtown Charleston led by a local guide, stopping at multiple vendors to sample sweet treats from around the world (beignets, baklava, chocolate clusters, pineapple ice cream, buttery biscuits and Belgian pancakes), while passing the Gibbes Museum of Art and exploring Charleston City Market. The tour includes insider tips on dining and local favorites, stories of the city's past, and time for photos of the architecture and the food itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Gibbes Museum of Artpassing by
2. Charleston City Market30m

Sweet treats and city sights tour

• Walk in downtown Charleston
• Pass by Gibbes Museum of Art
• Explore Charleston City Market and try treats
• Conclude at waterfront park with photos

The experience

The tour stays entirely in downtown Charleston, moving between nearby establishments around the City Market and the historic streets that frame it. You'll walk past the Gibbes Museum of Art and through the market itself, where the guide shares the area's history while you taste treats at local vendors. The stops are built around the sweets (beignets, baklava, chocolate clusters, pineapple ice cream, buttery biscuits, Belgian pancakes) rather than the landmarks, so the eating is the point and the walking connects them.

A local guide leads the group, offering stories about Charleston's cultural heritage and the city's resilience alongside tips on where to eat and what else to do when you're on your own. You'll have time to snap photos of the iconic architecture and the food, and the pace is built for families and friends to stay together and share the experience. The tour wraps up in a waterfront park where the group takes final pictures before heading off.

What’s included

• A local guide leading the group in English.
• samples of six international sweet treats at multiple stops.
• a walk through Charleston City Market and past the Gibbes Museum of Art.
• insider tips on dining and local attractions.
• stories of Charleston's cultural heritage and history.
• time for photos of the architecture and the food.
• a fun-filled experience designed for families and friends to share together.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Underground Donut Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk through downtown where someone else decides the route and paces the stops: ideal for groups who'd rather follow than navigate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kinds of sweet treats does the Charleston food tour include?

The tour stops at vendors serving pillowy beignets, flaky baklava, crunchy chocolate clusters, refreshing pineapple ice cream, buttery biscuits and fluffy Belgian pancakes: flavors inspired from around the world.

How long does the Charleston sweet treats tour take?

The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and stays entirely in downtown Charleston, so you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your day.

What is the Charleston City Market like on this tour?

You'll walk through the market itself, and the guide gives history and context while you sample treats at nearby establishments. The market is also the anchor for several of the stops along the route.

Do I need to be an experienced walker to do this tour?

The tour involves walking for up to 2 hours in various weather conditions around downtown streets, so you should be comfortable on your feet for that duration. It is suitable for all fitness levels as long as you can manage the distance.