My mom and I took the food tour in Charleston. I appreciated the meeting place which was a store…read morefront 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!

Thoroughly enjoyed this small format cooking class. The instructor was very knowledgeable about…read morelocal 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.

Great tour and loved your guide and his enthusiasm for history and the stories around the jail!read more

Janine was very personable, informative, and a great story teller…read more This was our first time in Charleston and she provided an amazing overview of the city and its legends. Would highly recommend to others.

You might be thinking $250 is a lot, but Chef Forrest gives you an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL day! You…read moreget a great tour of the city and the food he cooks for you is simply amazing. 100% worth every penny! Trust all of those 5 star reviews and book today!!! You won't be sorry!!!

Wow-wow-wow! Worth. Every. Penny. Great history mixed in…read morewith wine & food. Had so much fun with the small group experience. Walked for about an hour through historical places and ended up at the Azur restaurant. Chef says he changes the menu weekly, but we had gazpacho THAT WAS AMAZING, the best shrimp & grits of my life and ended with a local Huguenot torte. Tip: Pack a bottle of water for the walk - or you can purchase a drink near the beginning of the walking tour at a coffee shop. We take food tours everywhere we travel and this one was the best, hands down!

We are a senior couple, experienced travelers, who needed some guidance in planning a two week…read moretrip to Charleston Beaufort and Savannah in June 2026. As this was our first trip to the part of the USA we wanted to experience the South as visitors not rushed as tourists. After finding Kevin we knew we had found the right person to plan this visit based upon travel style. KEVIN EXCEEDED OUT EXPECTATIONS IN THIS REGARD. What I particularly liked was that in the planning stage Kevin provided pre-selected recommendations for Hotels, tour guides and dining. This allowed us to take the time to review his recommendations on line and select those that best fit our travel style. Although budget was not a constraint for this trip Kevin's recommendations were balanced including both private and very small group tours and fine dining plus the hidden places only a local would know for a true taste of the South. Although Kevin laid out the plan we still felt it was "our" trip because of the ability to choose among great options. Kevin plans allow for you a to customize your trip while still having the benefit of an experienced planner. Our tour guides ranged from very very good to TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. We avoided touristy places and had unique experiences that self-internet planner would unlikely ever find.One of the Kevin's strengths was sequencing the order of our tours in both Charleston and Savannah so that one experience built on the other something I could never have done on my own. Every tour guide was on time and never once did we wait to be seated in the restaurants he reserved for us. Kevin provides you with a detailed itinerary down to recommended entrée selections at the restaurants that have been reserved. I'd like to comment on Kevin in trip follow up to questions but I can't. Because of the excellence of the itinerary provided down to how early to leave for activities due to driving times, we never had any need for follow up during the two weeks of out travel. So the question boils down to due you want to have nice trip that you or an out of town travel agent planned on the internet or do you want to experience an EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM TRAVEL EXPERIENCE. If it's the latter I can't imagine a better choice that Kevin for Charleston Beaufort and Savannah.

Connected with Kevin 6 months before our trip and the most important thing I can say is Kevin…read morelistens to what you want to get out of your trip. Our group of 3 had a main focus on the history of Charleston and Savannah and Kevin delivered. But he knew that we would also need a break and worked in tours that highlighted the charm and feel for each city including a late night stroll with him. His restaurant bookings were so helpful when you travel, finding good places to eat that have a table can be very challenging. To not have to think about where I'm going each night was a blessing. I can't recommend enough having him plan your visit to what you love to do most when you travel.

Great tour! Sam and Buster did a wonderful job ! Sam was an interesting guide and increased my…read moredesire to see other attractions she spoke about.

Brian and O'Malley were great! Brian was knowledgeable and…read morewitty; gave lots of fun tidbits about the city, good tips on where to go for good bites and kept us all laughing the entire ride O'Malley was a beautiful and well-trained horse; she did not fuss even with rude drivers that cranked up their music when they were behind us and unable to get through the narrow street to pass

We had the pleasure of spending 6 nights at the French Quarter Inn at the end of May / June…read more 2026. Given the length of our stay we upgraded to the King Junior Suite and found it to be a delightful room. The INN being central to the City Market and offers quick access to shops, restaurants and historic churches. We were able to use it as a base for walking to dinner each night 5 to minutes to the cities top restaurants, and exploring the city center. When our car was needed IAAM museum or plantation visit etc it was an easy ingress and egress location. Breakfast can be brought to your room or an expanded version is available in the lobby or a cute patio adjacent. We alternated to keep things fresh. Room was very clean and surprisingly very quiet for a central city. location. Staff pleasant engaging and helpful when needed. Turn down service at night. The hotel is fastidious about minor details all which lead to a wonderful stay. A Delightful Stay!

Five stars don't cut it this place is incredible the attention to detail and service is an…read moreexcellent example of what any hotel should strive to emulate. Every staff member is friendly and professional, the hospitality is just next level breakfast served to the room every morning, wine and cheese hour, milk and cookies at night. Turn down service with little details that just make you smile. There is also complementary bike rentals, a pillow menu and so much more. Visit the hotel bar ! The bartender Bob is one of the best I've encountered! I wouldn't stay anywhere else on future visits to Charleston!

Hotel is beautiful, clean, most important to me the staff is kind, friendly, and go out of their…read moreway to help. ***Good: 1. staff - wonderful. 2. cheese and wine at 5pm, cookies around 8 or 9pm. 3. Nice lounge areas to hang out 4. Nice out door spaces on 4th floor 5. Rooms clean, and our room was fairly quiet for hotel being on busy corner. 6. Breakfast was great - served in our room- we had quiche, croissants, fruit and coffee ***Not so good: 1. Parking - it's valet or a public parking deck. 2. One valet saying he gets tips(we had already planned to give but a little shocking to be told that first thing ) 3. Very busy area ****Extra info: 1. Parking- it's Valet- $45 plus tip, it's very very crowded to pull car up - no real space- busy traffic corner, we had to block people. Or you park in public deck- $25 a day - walk to hotel - maybe a 5-10 walk depending on speed. For valet pull as far toward hotel on street as can after turning corner - there will be regular traffic trying to get around you and a lot of pedestrians. 2. If you go in July it will be very very hot and humid - truck temp was 101 after siting for 5 minutes. 3. Many goo restaurants, bars and ferry is within walking distance - 5-10 mins of hotel.

I had an amazing stay at Harborview Inn in Charleston! The staff is incredibly responsive and…read moreattentive--any request we had was handled quickly and with a smile. The perks were fantastic: wine and cheese evenings, cookies and milk at night, daily continental breakfast, and even bike rentals. The location is perfect--pristine views of the water, just a short walk to King Street, historic landmarks, great restaurants, and lively pubs. Getting to Sullivan's Island was a breeze with a quick Uber. Everything about this stay exceeded my expectations. If I come back to Charleston, I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, convenient, and memorable experience!

Pros: Location…read more Price Friendly Helpful staff Cons: Maintenance Many people complained about musty smells. Apparently, the pet friendly units are on the southside of the property (along Holrbeck). So avoid those units unless you have a pet, or its full. The night clerk had to go thru TWO room until he got me into one where the door lock worked. Third times the charm! (Apparently the batteries hadn't been changed out) This is sad considering the hotel was a full capacity. Once in the room, i found it clean and odor free. Climate control worked fine throughout the night, and there was no noticeable outside noise.

The only thing saving this place is the manager, Kim. She…read moreis wonderful. It's just a shame that in the heart of Charleston they have let this place go. It needs major renovations and security to get rid of the riff raff at night. Kim is the best manager. Kim. Your skills can be used at a much nicer place. God bless you!!!!

Was great tour, Mary Ellen was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, and very helpful. It rained on…read moreus in the middle of the tour and she took great care to time our inside cover during the rain. She even offered to make different arrangements or accommodations because of the rain. She did what most business people Would do in treating their guest properly. That's the difference when you use a small company owned or a large business orientated mind that hires other people To tour you. The price was very fair and reasonable compared to the other companies. I highly recommend.

Someone I work with highly recommended this tour and it was a fantastic experience. Mary Helen made…read moreevery minute entertaining and educational. She adeptly wove her own personal stories and those of the others in the group into a well-constructed narrative. The city really came to life in a unique and charming way and was a highlight of my visit. Great tour for anyone looking for an authentic perspective from a city native.