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    Charleston Food Tour: Lowcountry Dishes & History

    Taste iconic Lowcountry dishes on a guided walking food tour.

    4.8 stars• 22.1K reviews

    Duration

    2.5 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Guided food tour, Tastings, Water

    Highlights

    Stroll through historic downtown Charleston and sample the Lowcountry’s signature dishes on this 2.5-hour guided food tour. Learn how centuries of history shaped the city’s culinary scene while visiting local eateries and markets.

    1. Walk approximately 1 mile along downtown streets
    2. Taste Lowcountry staples like grits, shrimp, and She Crab soup
    3. Hear insights on 300-plus years of culinary history
    4. Visit four to five local eateries and markets
    5. Receive a complimentary bottle of water

    What's Included

    1. Guided 2.5-hour food tour
    2. Food tastings at 4–5 locations
    3. Bottle of water

    Things to Know

    Participants should be able to climb stairs; limited wheelchair access is available with advance notice. Tours run rain or shine and cover about 1 mile on foot. Pets are not permitted and the experience is not recommended for children under 14.

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before the tour start time.

    Product ID: WTQ49M

    FAQs

    The tour includes four to five stops where tastings are offered, which for most, is enough to serve as a full meal. Typical tastings may include Grits, She Crab Soup, Shrimp, Fried Chicken, Southern Confections, Collard Greens, Lowcountry Barbeque, and much more.

    The tour includes four to five stops.

    Yes! All participants are provided with a bottle of water.

    Meeting details

    18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401

    Experience provided by Bulldog Tours

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    Review summary

    4.8
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    Travelers consistently rave about the tour guides here, and for good reason. Names like Clara, Drew, Gordon, and especially Dave come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their storytelling abilities, deep knowledge of Charleston's history, and genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The guides seem to strike that perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, making the city's past come alive without feeling overly rehearsed or dramatic. Several people specifically mention how knowledgeable their guides were, and it's clear these aren't just people reading from a script. They know their stuff and genuinely enjoy sharing it. The variety of tours gets attention too, from ghost walks to cemetery tours to the City Jail experience. One reviewer did note that while the content at the Provost Dungeon was solid, the delivery felt a bit contrived and the mannequins could use an upgrade (though they emphasized this wasn't a reflection on the tour company itself). That same person also warned that the jail tour includes some violent history and graphic details, so it might not be suitable for young kids or anyone easily disturbed. The office staff also earned praise for being friendly and efficient, making the check-in process smooth. Overall, these tours seem like an excellent way to explore Charleston's darker history with guides who are clearly passionate about what they do.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!

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    Tiffany

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!

    Photo of Tiffany

    Tiffany

    August 31, 2026

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