My mom and I took the food tour in Charleston. I appreciated the meeting place which was a store front where water and tea was offered, a bathroom and most importantly, air conditioning. It was very hot but our tour guide Michael was very considerate about keeping us in the shade while telling us some local history. The restaurants we went to were all very close so the walking part was easy. We very much enjoyed all of the food on the tour. They were mainly things I probably would not order so it was fun to taste new things. The portions were just right too! Our group had 14 people but Michael did a nice job of sharing his knowledge and explaining what we were eating on both sides of the table so we all were included on the information. Michael was very friendly and easy to listen to. We very much enjoyed all of the stories and historical information! We learned a lot! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed this small format cooking class. The instructor was very knowledgeable about local food & history. Well-organized do that we were all able to participate. I've made all of the recipes at home. If you enjoy cooking, I recommend. read more

Charleston Upper King Street Culinary Tour Guide: Georgia 4 stops is pretty low for a food tour, especially since the last one was gelato. Our 3rd stop was a chicken quesadilla and tortilla chips with salsa and queso. I would never call that a "culinary experience". The mussels on the first stop was good but it was shared and some people are gross. A woman I was sharing with used the fork she ate off of to pick mussels out of our shared bowl AND double dipped her bread in the mussel juice. Individual small portions would've been better especially considering I traveled alone. I chose this company because it was local, when I typically use the same one, thinking it would've been the best. I was fooled. This was my least favorite food tour of all my travels. The others might be better. Stops & Food: 1. 39 Rue de Jean- mussels, bread, truffle fries, and brussel sprouts 2. Uncork Charleston - meatball (golf ball sized) 3. El Jefe Texican Cantina- chicken quesadilla, tortilla chips with queso and salsa 4. Tinto Café & Provisions- gelato read more

We were a party of 6 that did the Upper King St Food tour with Dana. She was amazing and patient with us as we were a little late! We went to 4 stops and had the best experience. I've been the Charleston more than a dozen times and learned many news things with Dana! If your doings food tour ask for Dana, she is the best. read more

Our tour guide, John was the best! He had encyclopedic knowledge of Charleston history and most all of the best eateries in Charleston! I would highly recommend this food tour. read more

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I've done several incredible food tours globally and Charleston Culinary Tours ranks right at the top. What a treat to learn about the history of this great city while enjoying the food that put Charleston, SC on the map. Charley Smith was our guide. A true standout in her personality, expertise and enthusiasm. Highly recommend this tour and Charley as your guide. A world class experience! read more

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The guide was nice and chatty but the restaurants selection for $220 (two people) was poor. We took many food tours around the globe and this one reached the bottom of our list. For this price we could have had a beautiful expensive dinner in town. read more

Michael was the best! Very friendly and knowledgeable and made great selections for our food tour.

It was an awesome experience! I never imagined that we could multitask making three dishes from scratch - especially biscuits - and get all the results ready to be consumed by the end of class. I would definitely recommend for anyone interested in southern cooking whether home chef and "not too familiar with cooking" chef. BTW - The hacks that you get from the cooking instructors are spot on! read more

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I like food tours. It is said one learns more about a city through its food than anything else and I find I agree. The Charleston Culinary Tour was delightful. I elected to partake in the Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour that explored the French District and the Market District. Simon was great! He led us through pausing to interlace history in between delicious bites of food. It was through John that I learned the French District was never about a group of people living together, learned about the architecture and how they borrowed much from the Caribbean, and discovered the limits on building heights. This isn't a tour that is going to go to the very best of Charleston to dine - the very best doesn't need the exposure - but delightful fare was ever present. On top of it all was a chance to meet and socialize with people. It was a great day! read more

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We did the Kitchen Experience and it was wonderful! It's a cooking class where we made a delicious Apple dessert with sherry whipped cream, pimento cheese dip, and homemade buttermilk biscuits. The menu wasn't posted ahead of time, perhaps because it changes but we were very happy with the selection. It was a small class, with only 4 people attending and that made it intimate and very hands on. I loved the experience and it was definitely worth the money. At the end we got to enjoy the items we made. Not enough for a meal, but a snack and dessert. Our instructor was so kind and patient, she made the class really informative too. We learned a lot about Charleston history and each dish. Lastly they sent us home with recipe cards and lots of information. Highly recommend! read more

We went on the tour on 3/26 and I can't say enough good things about it. The staff that we met were very friendly. Our tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and witty. The places we sampled at were extremely good. The overall experience was delightful and I'd suggest it to anyone that likes good food along with some great history about Charleston. I'd come back and do it in a heartbeat. Keep up the good work. read more

Enjoyed the Downtown Charleston Food Tour with Sam as our guide. She's quite knowledgeable, friendly and was certain to remain true to the history of Charleston...good and bad. Highly recommend! read more

Mike was a great tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! We enjoyed the food and the tour. read more

We were really excited about this tour as we've done a few in other various cities! For $85, we went to 3 restaurants and 1 dessert spot. We chose the upper king street tour in hopes of exploring some trendy new places. Our tour guide MiMi was great and suppppper knowledgeable about Charleston and the history of various foods! However, it was a bit disappointing as it didn't feel like a true culinary tour. There are so many amazing, eclectic spots on upper king and 2/3 of the spots left a lot to be desired. Would love to see things like The Pass, Bonny's, Indaco, Prohibition, etc. In other tours we've done we've gone to 6-7 spots so I was disappointed to hear we were only going to 3 spots. I would rather go to more places and get smaller samples from each. read more

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We took this tour today. It was the most incredible experience! We cannot recommend it enough! Jessie was our guide, she was beyond amazing! And Chef Natasha at Daniella's was totally amazing! We have taken several tours before, but we learned so much today. And what fun picking out ingredients that Natasha worked her magic into an incredible meal. There are not enough superlatives for this experience! Thank you so much! read more

Highly recommend going on the culinary walking tour . Be sure to arrive hungry for food and knowledge. You'll receive plenty of both! Our tour group was 11 people. I liked the introductions and ice breaker exercise that was held before we set off. It made it easier to chat with others in the group. Our tour guide was John. He was a font of knowledge on both food and history which were the areas of interest for the group. We went to 4 different restaurants where we were greeted pleasantly and served promptly. Everything was delicious! I would do it again in another visit. Not going to tell the restaurants as it's part of the experience to not know. My sister's gluten-free needs were accommodated at every location. read more

Excellent activity! Amelia was an excellent guide- excellent stories, added a lot of historical information and definitely knows the culinary scene. In addition to the stops on this tour, she had lots of excellent recommendations of other area restaurants. She grew up and still lives locally so spoke from her heart. The restaurant stops of the tour were great- good food selections. Nice small group so lots of interaction amongst the guests and Amelia. read more

On one of our many trips, we decided to take part in a culinary food tour and I am glad that we did. It was a great experience and being able to share with others and enjoy stories was priceless. The food was wonderful. There were 5 stops and even though we missed the 1st stop, we caught up and was happy we did. Each stop offered us their signature dishes along with depending on location, a cocktail. One of the places, Guy Fieri visited and that makes it even more of the place to be if you ask me. Be sure to mention when you make reservations to share with them if you have dietary restrictions so that the restaurants can try to accommodate you.Truly want to come back and go for a different tour. read more

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We did the downtown culinary tour with John, who was a delight. He was very knowledgable about Charleston history, the food and was a joy to talk with. We went to 3 restaurants, since it was raining John brought our dessert back to their offices so we could dine inside and stay dry (much appreciated). The food was good, but compared to other food tours I've done there wasn't as much food offered, it was more of a sampling of items at each spot with a portion of cake for dessert. For the price you pay, some people might feel it is not enough food but ultimately we did leave feeling full. read more

Culinary tour is a fun thing to do in Charleston if you enjoy food with a bit of history. Good food, knowledgeable guide, Simon, plus minimal walking. Highly recommend! read more

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An absolute must on a visit to Charleston! Especially if you're a food lover like myself of course. My family and I did the downtown Charleston culinary tour. It was the perfect balance between food and history. We went to 4 different stops and it was definitely enough for lunch! We didn't leave hungry. I think the best part of this is identifying places you can visit again for a more formal meal. Our tour guide Dana was great, super friendly and knowledgeable about all things Charleston. Highly recommend overall. read more

Firstly, our tour guide Jessie was beyond great. Her love for Charleston showed through as did her knowledge. I have been on many many tours and I learned new things today. Secondly, the food was tremendous! Every place was top notch and historical. read more

John was very knowledgeable and we loved the food. We learned a lot and it was fun! It was great to get to know others also.

This tour did not disappoint!! We had three food stops and 1 dessert stop! The agenda for the tour gave us plenty of time to connect with the group and also learn a little about the city and the food! Mimi was amazing and she was the perfect amount of fun and knowledge without being stuffy and boring!! I give this tour two hands shaking in the air!! Thanks Mimi!! read more

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Perfect day for walking the hIstorical district with Simon, our guide and host. Interesting guy. The food stops were good and in total we had a decent meal. Our tour was at 1pm so the restaurants easily accommodated our small group. Collard greens are really tasty when cooked right. We enjoyed the food and history. Because the stops were close together we didn't walk much but also didn't see much of the city. We did get recommendations for the rest of our stay in Charleston. read more

This is an absolute must for anyone that enjoys trying various types of local dishes. Our guide John was amazing. He truly enjoys his job and gives many different styles of tours throughout Charleston. His laid back approach to if we wanted to stay a little longer at each location or move on so he could share a little bit of history was excellent. He also made it a point to speak to each person on the tour and ensure they were enjoying themselves and answer any questions he could. Now onto the food....delicious. I would definitely recommend doing this at the start of your stay in Charleston as it will give you ideas of places you might want to go back to and enjoy their other dishes. We went to 4 places total and were definitely STUFFED by the 2nd stop. You will not leave this tour hungry. read more

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Miss Alice was a fantastic tour guide! We loved our stops and all had a great time. Book it!

It was a very disappointing tour! We did the Upper King Street tour. Based on the description by the owner on Yelp, I was expecting a more elevated tour rather than chicken & waffles and shrimp po boy.... so much bread on this tour that many of us didn't even eat the crusty cheese bread 'Chef's Choice' at the wine bar. The tour ended at a run down 'gameroom' and we were served a mediocre banana pudding in a plastic take out cup and a fried Oreo. SO disappointing!!! read more

Our tour of Upper King Street was great. We have been to Charleston several times but hadn't really explored this area, so I wish we'd had more of an opportunity to learn from the guide on things such as the history of the neighborhood and restaurant scene - she was so knowledgeable and could speak on anything the group asked her, but the attendees were also all getting along so well we spent much of our time chatting with them. We had four stops: French restaurant 39 Rue de Jean, retro Rarebit known for its Moscow mules, serve-yourself wine bar Uncorked, and sports bar The Alley. I hate to complain that there was *too much* food, but the portions were all very generous and by the last stop we were getting quite uncomfortable and barely touched the food offered there. Most food tours I've been on have offered a bite at each stop, but these restaurants had tables set for us when we arrived and served full plates! I don't eat seafood and took a chance listing my preference on the reservation, knowing that there might be a chance that I don't get an equivalent substitution, but all the alternatives were excellent and substantial. There was another member of the group with dietary needs and she also received great care and treatment. I would definitely tour with this company again. read more

Our tour guide was kind and very knowledgeable about the history of this city but we did not feel like this was a true culinary tour. The food was subpar and the dessert was a cheap spoon full of birthday cake. For almost $100 per person our expectations was not met. read more

Our last full day of adventures, our morning started with Hoon Calhoun's Chef's kitchen tour. If I had to use one word to put a name on Charleston I would say HOON! He was EVERYTHING I pictured Charleston to be. Proper, warm, funny, knowledgeable about his city, the list goes on! Hoon was a HOOT! We stopped at a few places on our walk and it was a delight to hear him talk. I enjoyed his company. We met 2 chefs and talked to them for a little bit, but the rest was more like a walking food tour, with history of the establishments. I would love to just have lunch with Hoon and just listen to his stories!! Although the goodies we tried were delightful. Our next trip we would like to try a farm to table tour, with Hoon as our leader!!! read more

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The culinary tour was fantastic. We absolutely loved the chicken & waffles at Ruby Sunrise, and the shrimp and grits at Well Hung Vineyards was incredible. The best part was our tour guide Dana, who's stories and love for Charleston came shining through! read more

Never thought about doing a culinary tour before when I'm out of town but, after this you can be sure I will everywhere I go that offers it. We totally enjoyed it. Got lots of food. Not just tastings. Salad, sandwiches, flat bread pizza, mussels, Belgium waffles. All good!! Gary, our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area and restaurants. Can't wait to go on the next one. read more

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So much fun. Great information and awesome food. Thanks Sommer for an great tour.!!!

This was my first food tour and it will definitely not be the last. The guide was super sweet and insightful. The food was varied and unique. The pace of the tour is perfect, not too fast and not too slow. The history during the tour was both interesting and fun. Highly recommend! read more

If you do nothing else during your stay in Charleston SC, take one of the Charleston Culinary Tours. Dustin was our guide and he was amazing. Knowledgeable about both food and history (and not just Charleston but global), he paced the walking well and created a relaxing ambiance. The portions of food were more than expected and we ended the tour with full stomachs and a desire to head back to some of the venues in the future. So worth the time and cost. Enjoy this treat! read more

I have been on 11 Food Tours and never had to go out to dinner afterwards. We had four food stops. We informed our guide one month in advance we do not eat red meat. We were given potato salad and cold slaw fist stop. Second stop 1/4 cup lettuce and 1/4 cup cheese whiz. Third stop was the deluxe part, 1/8 cup shecrab soup, one hush puppie, and a teaspoon one grits with a shrimp. Fourth stop one praline in a bag. Come on. For $85. This was obscene And this was supposed to be Charleston prime dining? Come on. read more

I had high hopes for this tour as I have done several other food tours in cities that we have visited. I do give our tour guide John 5 stars for his extensive knowledge of Charleston history however the food with exception of first stop was subpar. I was looking forward to touring more of the French Quarter however the 4 restaurants we visited were basically on a 2 block expanse. The first stop at Ruby Sunshine was great - Brioche French Toast Bites and a Fried Chicken, Egg Biscuit sandwich. Next stop was at Charleston Crab House some Frogmore Stew (basically a low-country boil of shrimp, potato and corn). I was expecting food stops to be a little more spaced out and right after that we went to Well Hung ( was hoping for Carolina BBQ) but it was one skinny slice of braised ribs on some potatoes). The most disappointing was dessert as I heard we were going to Carmella's Dessert Bar, which I has heard so much about but we were running short on time and our guide had to grab some pretty package dessert in a small plastic cup. It was basically a little cake with a couple of layers of cream and Carmel sauce. I didn't even finish it. Looked nothing like any of desserts in dessert case when we stopped back later. read more

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Simon was wonderful! His knowledge of the area and all things history/architecture was fascinating! The food was interesting and tasty. Loved the tour! read more