Taste Lowcountry favorites on a 2.5-hour Upper King Street walking tour
2.5 Hours
Food tastings, certified guide
Explore Charleston’s Upper King Street neighborhood on a 2.5-hour walking tour that blends local history with food tastings. Visit four rotating restaurants and learn about the city’s evolving culinary scene.
This is a walking tour on uneven cobblestone streets and sidewalks. Guide gratuity, parking, and alcohol or specialty beverages are not included. Tours run rain or shine, and restaurant destinations rotate daily.
Public tours: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before tour time. Full refund if the operator cancels.
Plan to pay separately for guide gratuity, alcohol or specialty beverages (available for individual purchase at most locations), and parking.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You will walk on uneven cobblestone streets and sidewalks.
Yes. Tours run rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.
Charleston Visitor Center
Charleston's food tour scene has a real gem in this operation, with guides like Mimi, Georgia, Alice, Simon, and Jessi consistently drawing praise for their depth of knowledge across both culinary history and the broader Charleston story. Reviewers repeatedly note leaving the tour full, well-informed, and armed with a long list of restaurants to revisit during the rest of their trip. One piece of advice that came up organically across multiple reviews: take this tour early in your visit rather than saving it for the end. The guides do such a thorough job covering the local food scene that you'll want time to act on their recommendations. The stops are also conveniently clustered downtown, so there's no serious walking involved, and the pace gets consistent praise for being well-organized and comfortable for all ages. For food lovers curious about Lowcountry cuisine, this is a genuinely worthwhile way to spend a few hours. The combination of knowledgeable guides, well-chosen restaurants, and the kind of local insight you won't find in a guidebook makes it a standout experience rather than a tourist checkbox.
Dana was an excellent guide. She was knowledgable, cheerful and kept the group comfortable (was a very hot day!). The food was delicious! Ample servings! My sister and I were pleasantly full! We learned so much about Charleston and its food culture. Thanks for a great experience!
Patricia Judson
July 7, 2026
Dana was an excellent guide. She was knowledgable, cheerful and kept the group comfortable (was a very hot day!). The food was delicious! Ample servings! My sister and I were pleasantly full! We learned so much about Charleston and its food culture. Thanks for a great experience!
Patricia Judson
July 7, 2026
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