Food & Drink Tours in Charleston

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Food & Drink Tours in Charleston

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  • Tommy H
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great tour, great food, and our guide Page was very friendly, energetic, and passionate about food in Charleston. Highly recommend
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Kelli H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour was amazing! The food was fantastic and we had just the right about of history thrown in the mix during our tour. Our tour guide Crystin had a great personality and kept the tour fun. If you book a tour, try to ask for Crystin by name because I guarantee you won’t regret it.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Amanda C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mimi was a fantastic guide! She was knowledgeable and gave us some great info while being sure to give us the background of all the delicious foods we were eating!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Bryan I
    Georgetown, TX4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyed this!! Tommy was very entertaining and informative and allowed you to go behind the bar and mix your own cocktail which was quite a new experience!!!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Jane B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chef Forest Parker is an amazing tour guide as well as a seasoned chef. We walked thru old historical Charleston neighborhoods and ended with a culinary delight for lunch, prepared as we watched, with three well chosen wines to accompany. The five of us loved the tour.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Donald S
    Polk City, FL3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent dinner and entertainment. It was fun. Food was good. Everything was clean and staff was excellent.
    Written 6 January 2024
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  • Robert B
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a really enjoyable trip to Charleston and this food tour was one of the highlights. Jade did a great job teaching us some history and introducing us to some really good food. Would for sure do this again.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Bailey M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My mom and I decided to do this tour on our Charleston visit, just to give us something fun to do for a few hours. This was one of the best experiences the two of us have ever had. Our guide, Jessica, was fantastic. So charismatic and interested. Her love for Charleston was apparent, and her ability to tell us a story or explain the history of downtown was unmatched. We went into the veggie bin, picked our ingredients (I picked coconut milk, for a challenge) and every part of our surprise 4 course meal (that we chose ingredients for) and dessert was incredible. I would 100% recommend this to anyone interested in something completely unique, getting to do a tour and food in one.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Megan S
    Long Beach, CA18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    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! 💕
    Written 27 November 2023
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  • Joe G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You could come to me with your right hand on a Bible and tell me you’ve found a better Charleston ghost tour, and I’d call you a liar. Brian was incredibly knowledgeable of both the ghosts of Charleston and the factual history of the city as well, telling comprehensive stories that intertwine the both. He was an amazing and engaging speaker and genuinely a kind person who made our trek around the city very enjoyable. Furthermore, he has a deep respect for the city and its people that my group greatly appreciated. If you are booking one tour through this city, book this one. Just to note, this tour involves a good deal of walking through a variety of beautiful areas and the opportunity to purchase some great drinks from local bars/pubs. I cannot recommend it enough, I had one of the best tourist experiences of my life.
    Written 8 February 2024
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  • Pamela M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide was great and fun facts to share. Especially liked the tea tour and Amazing angel tree. Had wonderful experiences in SC on my first trip there.
    Written 27 September 2023
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  • Kim B
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I thought it was a good outing. Great views. BBQ was decent, not the best but definitely not terrible as other reviews have said. The band was good, not too loud which was nice as we were also visiting with friends. I thought it was worth it.
    Written 28 July 2023
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  • digiacomosteven
    Scotch Plains, NJ27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the tour over President’s day weekend and it was absolutely great! Danelle and Ladonna, our tour guides were a lot of fun which made for a very enjoyable tour. The tour bus is a “party” bus with disco lighting and great music. Champagne, snacks and water were included. Tour included a Winery, Brewery, and sightseeing stops in Charleston. Highly recommended.
    Written 17 February 2024
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  • Harriet S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour guide, Faith, was so personable and knowledgeable about the history of Charleston intertwining the many cultures of the city with the origins of food and language. The tasting were delicious and filling. A must if you haven’t been to Charleston.
    Written 19 November 2023
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