Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour
Overview
Savor the very best of the Lowcountry on a unique Charleston food tour designed for true foodies. Our family-run business has crafted a curated culinary experience giving you guaranteed line-skipping access to top restaurants in Historic Downtown.
Indulge in iconic Southern classics, including:
- Rich and creamy She-Crab Soup
- A slow-cooked, savory BBQ Slider
- Tender, seasoned Collard Greens
- Warm, golden Cornbread
- A decadent Daily Special Cake
As you walk off your tastings along beautiful cobblestone streets, an expert local guide uncovers the deep history behind landmarks like the Old Exchange Building and the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park. Discover where locals actually eat, learn the complex history of Southern spices, and enjoy a full meal's worth of world-class cuisine.
(Note: Child tickets ages 0-6 does not include food).
What's Included
- Food stop 1: Silky Lowcountry Rich She-Crab Soup
- Food stop 2: Tender BBQ slider with collards & warm cornbread
- Food stop 3: A fresh, sweet Southern dessert of the day to finish.
- Expert tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
195 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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195 E Bay St
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Philip's Church
12 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Poogan's Smokehouse
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Philadelphia Alley
12 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
13 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charleston Crab House
18 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Gluten-free options are available upon request, please reach out prior to the tour to arrange this. Note: This tour is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Food stop 1: Silky Lowcountry Rich She-Crab Soup.
- Food stop 2: Tender BBQ slider with collards & warm cornbread.
- Food stop 3: A fresh, sweet Southern dessert of the day to finish.
- Expert tour guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Food stop 1: Silky Lowcountry Rich She-Crab Soup
- Food stop 2: Tender BBQ slider with collards & warm cornbread
- Food stop 3: A fresh, sweet Southern dessert of the day to finish.
- Expert tour guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Gluten-free options are available upon request, please reach out prior to the tour to arrange this. Note: This tour is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
