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Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter History★ 4.87 (2,367) · 3h
Best value
Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Upper King Street tastings★ 4.91 (352) · 3h
Top rated
Charleston French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic Sights★ 4.96 (259) · 3h 30m
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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter HistoryOur pick | US$ 89 p.p. | US$ 89 | 3h | 4.87★ · 2,367 | free | — |
| Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Upper King Street tastingsBest value | US$ 89 p.p. | US$ 89 | 3h | 4.91★ · 352 | free | — |
| Charleston: Food & History Tour with 4-Course Dining | US$ 94 p.p. | US$ 94 | 2h–3h | 4.76★ · 175 | free | — |
| Charleston: Downtown Food Tour & 4 Restaurant Tastings | US$ 110 p.p. | US$ 110 | 2h 30m | 4.74★ · 1,479 | free | — |
| Charleston: Upper King Street Food Tour with Tastings | US$ 110 p.p. | US$ 110 | 2h 30m | 4.54★ · 201 | free | — |
| Charleston: Walking Food Tour with Grits, Pralines & BBQ | US$ 111 p.p. | US$ 111 | 2h 30m | 4.64★ · 898 | free | — |
| Charleston Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry Tastings | US$ 111 p.p. | US$ 111 | 2h 30m | 4.67★ · 135 | free | — |
| Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour: Cook with a Chef | US$ 190 p.p. | US$ 190 | 2h–3h | 4.91★ · 118 | free | — |
| Charleston French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic SightsTop rated | US$ 227 p.p. | US$ 227 | 3h 30m | 4.96★ · 259 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 89–US$ 227 (median US$ 110).
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Charleston: Food & History Tour with 4-Course DiningYou move between three top Charleston restaurants over four courses while a local guide connects the food to the city's history—the port, the cultures that shaped it, the evolution of Lowcountry cooking. You'll see City Market and a 1680 church without leaving air conditioning. The whole experience takes a few hours and includes VIP service at each stop, plus recommendations for the rest of your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you want Charleston's history and food without the heat of a walking tour—the restaurant-based format keeps you cool and fed while a local guide connects what you're eating to how the city became what it is.
Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour: Cook with a ChefThis 2.5-hour farm-to-table tour in Charleston starts at a neighborhood market where you handpick seasonal local produce, then moves through the historic TwoBoroughs neighborhood and Upper King Street with a city-certified guide before ending at a local restaurant where a chef prepares a multi-course meal from your selections. Dietary restrictions must be reported 36 hours ahead; vegan, dairy and soy restrictions cannot be fully accommodated, and the tour is not recommended for children under 8.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, this tour fits into a free afternoon or a morning you want to spend eating instead of sightseeing—you're not rushing between ten stops, and you're not sitting through a long class. The meal is the point, and the neighborhood walk is what frames it.
Charleston: Downtown Food Tour & 4 Restaurant TastingsYou walk to four locally-owned restaurants in downtown Charleston's historic quarter, tasting Lowcountry cuisine and contemporary dishes at each stop while a local guide shares the city's food and cultural history. The tastings add up to a full meal, the tour lasts 2.5 hours, and you end within walking distance of where you started. Book at least 36 hours ahead if you have dietary restrictions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Lowcountry food at places locals actually go, without having to figure out which restaurants to choose or navigate between them yourself — the guide handles the route and the stories, so you just show up and taste.
Charleston: Walking Food Tour with Grits, Pralines & BBQYou’ll walk Charleston’s historic streets with a local guide, tasting everything from creamy stone ground grits to sticky pralines and tangy Lowcountry barbeque. Expect laughter over fried green tomatoes, stories from locals in the French Quarter, and small surprises at every stop. If you love food tours that feel like wandering with friends, this one lingers long after you leave.
Charleston: Upper King Street Food Tour with TastingsYou’ll walk through Charleston’s Upper King Street with a local guide, sampling creative dishes at four standout restaurants. Expect lively stories, warm bites fresh from the kitchen, and real insight into how Lowcountry cuisine is evolving right now. You’ll leave full — both from good food and genuine moments shared around the table.
Charleston Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry TastingsYou walk Upper King Street with a local guide, stopping at five or six restaurants to sample Lowcountry dishes that define the neighborhood. The 2.5-hour pace is leisurely, the group stays small, and everything — entry, tastings, and guidance — is included. You meet at the Charleston Museum and leave knowing which restaurants are worth a return visit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what Upper King Street is actually about without spending the whole day restaurant-hopping and deciding where to eat; the guide handles the route, the tastings are already arranged, and you leave knowing which places are worth coming back to.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter History is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.87 out of 5 across 2,367 reviews.
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