Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 2.5-hour tour offers insight into Charleston's Upper King Street neighborhood (named as one of the top 10 food neighborhoods in America), showcasing four of Charleston's culinary innovators who exemplify cooking in the New South.
The Upper King Street district has emerged as an area with tremendous energy; showcasing culinary innovation, experimental design, and exuberant nightlife. The restaurants featured on the food tour are trailblazers in Charleston's culinary scene, edgy and innovative, with tremendous passion for their craft. This Upper King Street tour is designed to show off the modern and eclectic side of the Lowcountry while providing insight into Charleston's ever-changing culinary scene.
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City-certified guide
All pre-selected food tastings (meal for most). Advance notice required to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Alcoholic/Specialty drinks (available for individual purchase at most locations)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Visitors Center, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Meet inside the Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street)
Return Details
King St, Charleston, SC, USA
End points vary from tour to tour. All tours end within a few blocks of starting point.
Cannonborough Elliotborough, Charleston, SC 29403, USA This 2.5 hour tour will take you around the Upper King Street historic District 120 minutes
Radcliffeborough, Charleston, SC 29403, USA This 2.5 Hour tour will take you through the Upper King Street historic district 120 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please arrive 15-Minutes prior to departure.
Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact Charleston Culinary Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
We craft our tours to represent the unique aspects of each venue and neighborhood. Unfortunately, there isn’t always a “next best” option that also meets a special dietary need. Since we have your health, taste buds, and overall experience in mind, we truly appreciate your understanding on this issue.
We recommend weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes.
Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold. In the rare cases of EXTREME weather (e.g. Hurricane!), we will notify all guests of cancellations in advance, as soon as a decision has been made.
Not recommended for children under 8 years old.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to Charleston Culinary Tours at least *36 hours* before your scheduled tour or restrictions cannot be accommodated.
Not recommended for travelers with severe dietary needs
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated in advance directly to Charleston Culinary Tours
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS cannot be accommodated without advance notice (at least 24 hours prior to tour time)
Vegan, dairy, or soy restrictions cannot be accommodated
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
David_K
23 Dec 2023
This tour was awesome! Not only did we get feed more than I could eat but we had a great walking tour of a part of Charleston I never have been in before.
megansiason
27 Nov 2023
I was in Charleston for a conference, arrived early so signed up for their Culinary Tour. Our guide Simon was an amazing tour guide- knowledgable, pleasant and personable! I attended this tour mid-week, so our group was very intimate- 5 total people, which I preferred! Simon had wonderful suggestions for other activities, great stories and historical facts along our walk and made the tour worthy of sharing with friends. As a first timer and design enthusiast I was overly excited about seeing all the historical buildings and beautiful facades.
I was thrilled they were able to accommodate my pescatarian lifestyle on such short notice. Of the 4 restaurants we stopped at, the BBQ place (stop #3) was the only restaurant in which I only ate side dishes- they gave me an decent serving of potato salad and broccoli, but honestly at that point I was already starting to fill up so not a huge deal for me…and they were actually very delicious lol! While our first stop was my favorite for ambience and interior design (I won’t spoil too much!), my fave was the Oyster House! While no actual oysters were served for our tour, the sampler platter of the seafood hush puppies, shrimp & grits and chowder were ohhhh so yummy! Overall, the food was delish at all the restaurants, definitely did not disappoint!
I've already shared this company with friends (recommending Simon of course!) and can't wait to go back with my boyfriend!
A few extra traveler tips:
✅ Early October weather was very pleasant, but I still brought a small umbrella just in case!
✅ Walking shoes are a must, the streets are uneven in many areas.
✅ You can always buy more food or alcoholic beverages off the menu- the 2 separate tipping lines (for host AND chef) on the receipt was new to me.
✅ Always tip your tour guides! ????
Kapur F
11 Nov 2023
Jessi was an excellent guide and the food was amazing. Plenty of food and sights to see with only a moderate amount of walking. Great for all ages.
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Charleston
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