Spend a few hours on a walking food tour of downtown Charleston, which the operator frames as a flavorful look at the Holy City. You dive into the culinary side of the city and sample dishes at four local restaurants. As you make your way through the French Quarter and the Market, you taste both traditional and contemporary Lowcountry cuisine, and the operator says you also pick up the history of Charleston through its food. The listing notes this is one of the oldest and largest historical districts in the US, and it points to the small group size as a way to keep the experience more personal.
This is a walking food tour, so it pairs a moderate stroll with tastings at four local restaurants. It suits people who want to eat their way through downtown Charleston while picking up the city's history along the way, and who do not mind being on their feet between stops. The small group size is used to keep things more personal than a large tasting crowd.
Charleston sits in one of the oldest and largest historic districts in the country, and moving through the French Quarter and the Market on foot lets you connect the food to the setting. It is a fit for curious eaters who like a bit of history with their meal, and a weaker fit for anyone wanting a sit-down dinner or a tour with no walking. Come hungry, and note that four tasting stops can add up to a light meal.
Questions people ask
How many places do we eat at?
You sample dishes at four local restaurants as you make your way through the French Quarter and the Market.
Is there much walking?
Yes. It is a walking food tour of downtown Charleston, so plan on being on your feet between the tasting stops.
How big is the group?
The operator points to the small group size as a way to keep the experience more personal than a large tour.
