Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us for one of North America's most sought-after Secret Food Tours, and experience the culinary delights of Charleston's French Quarter like never before!
Our five-star rated tour takes you on a foodie adventure through the city's picturesque and historic streets with experienced guides passionate about sharing the stories behind the delicious dishes you'll be sampling.
Discover how pirates, pandemics, natural disasters, and wars have all shaped Charleston's unique food scene as you indulge in low-country cuisine, including Carolina-style BBQ, Shrimp & Grits, and an exceptional handmade ice cream… and you'll also get to enjoy a surprise Secret Dish, carefully selected by our expert guides to showcase the best of Charleston's culinary scene! For those who want to take their experience to the next level, we offer a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package, with quality libations served at select stops throughout the tour.
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Handmade local ice cream
Our delicious Secret Dish
Chicken Bog
Benne wafers
She-crab soup
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Gratuity
Departure Point
99 S Market St suite 5, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The meeting spot is in front of Port of Call Food + Brew Hall - 99 S Market St Suite 5, Charleston, SC 29401, we'll be waiting with an orange umbrella and a big smile!
Return Details
Queen St & Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Charleston tour will end on either Queen St & Meeting Street, or on E Bay St (one block over from where we began the tour).
U.S. Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Majestically overlooking East Bay Street and the harbor, the United States Custom House is one of the most striking buildings in Charleston. It is an outstanding example of a public building and reflects the time when Charleston was one of the country's busiest port cities.
Charleston City Market, Charleston, South Carolina, United States You'll take a stroll through the Historic Charleston City Market and learn how the African slave trade introduced iconic ingredients such as benne seeds and collard greens to the local diet.
Dock Street Theater, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Charleston's Dock Street Theatre was the first theater building designed solely for theatrical performances in America. Its rich history reflects the theatrical tradition and cultural history of Charleston and America from the 1700s through the millennium.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours.
*Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's availability, weather and other circumstances.
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
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23 Sep 2025
Perry was excellent with history of Charleston. Our favorite place was Virginia’s - great tastes of the low country. Thank you, Perry!
Kathleen M
23 Sep 2025
Robin was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and really made sure we were lovibg our experience. Food was excellent in each spot. Plenty of it. We canceled our dinner reservations after. Highly recommend this tour.
Extraordinary532529
19 Sep 2025
Crystin is beyond fabulous! Her knowledge of Charleston history, including South Carolina and connecting it to the food was impeccable! Food tour was delectable and she made it into a wonderful experience for all of us, especially since this was one of the activities for a birthday!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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