Charleston Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour With Samples
Explore Charleston through its food—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. Stroll the streets of the Upper King Design District with your local guide in the lead, stopping for Southern and Lowcountry bites like shrimp and grits, biscuits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, fried chicken with honey, and more. You’ll get to see landmarks like the Aiken-Rhett House, Charleston Music Hall, and Marion Square along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Visit locally beloved spots for Charleston’s top foods
- ✓Eat enough bites to add up to a full meal
- ✓Meet other likeminded foodies on this small-group tour
- ✓All tastes are included in the price so there are no surprises
What you'll see & do
- ✓King Street is more than 300 years old and is known as the second most historic street in Charleston. Meeting Street is ahead of it in this area
- ✓The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston. It was the home of William Aiken, Jr., a governor of South Carolina, and before that the home of his father, the owner of South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, William Aiken.
- ✓Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premier movie house, the American Theater regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour make this sophisticated event venue worthy of red carpets and dazzling marquees.
- ✓Known historically as The Tower Depot, the Charleston Music Hall was built 1849-50 as a passenger station of the South Carolina Railroad and was designed by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones.
- ✓Located in the old Deans Warehouse between Ann and John Streets in downtown Charleston, it is one of five railroad buildings known collectively as the William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures and is listed as a National Historic Landmark District.
- ✓The neighborhood of Wraggborough in Charleston, South Carolina is named for him; and two city parks and seven streets in Charleston are named for him and his descendants.
- ✓His house was originally configured as a Charleston double house with entrance to the house from the south side along Judith Street. The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston.
- ✓On Saturdays, visitors and locals alike shop the Marion Square Farmers Market for fresh food and local treats. You can spend your days window shopping along the picturesque avenue, then enjoy your nights in the latest hot spots.
- ✓Hotel Bennett opened on January 27, 2019. Its build was 20 years in the making, breaking ground on March 2015 and taking 47 months to build.The hotel is designed to feel as though its origins date back to the 18th century. Many of Charleston’s historic homes were utilized as design references.
- ✓The third fire station built after the 1886 earthquake was a new Station 6. It replaced the former Marion Steam Fire Engine Company just down the block.
What's included
- ✓Pecan Cluster | Santome Prosecco
- ✓Croffle | Country Ham hot little biscuit
- ✓Crispy Brussels | Southern-Style Pimento Cheese
- ✓Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes | Creamy Shrimp & Grits
- ✓Refreshing Passionfruit-Mango Sweet Tea
- ✓Southern Fried Chicken with drizzle of honey
- ✓Our Irresistible Secret Dish!
What's not included
- ✓Guides Gratuity
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
* Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Charleston Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour With Samples
Explore Charleston through its food—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. Stroll the streets of the Upper King Design District with your local guide in the lead, stopping for Southern and Lowcountry bites like shrimp and grits, biscuits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, fried chicken with honey, and more. You’ll get to see landmarks like the Aiken-Rhett House, Charleston Music Hall, and Marion Square along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Visit locally beloved spots for Charleston’s top foods
- ✓Eat enough bites to add up to a full meal
- ✓Meet other likeminded foodies on this small-group tour
- ✓All tastes are included in the price so there are no surprises
What you'll see & do
- ✓King Street is more than 300 years old and is known as the second most historic street in Charleston. Meeting Street is ahead of it in this area
- ✓The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston. It was the home of William Aiken, Jr., a governor of South Carolina, and before that the home of his father, the owner of South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, William Aiken.
- ✓Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premier movie house, the American Theater regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour make this sophisticated event venue worthy of red carpets and dazzling marquees.
- ✓Known historically as The Tower Depot, the Charleston Music Hall was built 1849-50 as a passenger station of the South Carolina Railroad and was designed by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones.
- ✓Located in the old Deans Warehouse between Ann and John Streets in downtown Charleston, it is one of five railroad buildings known collectively as the William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures and is listed as a National Historic Landmark District.
- ✓The neighborhood of Wraggborough in Charleston, South Carolina is named for him; and two city parks and seven streets in Charleston are named for him and his descendants.
- ✓His house was originally configured as a Charleston double house with entrance to the house from the south side along Judith Street. The house is considered to be the best preserved complex of antebellum domestic structures in Charleston.
- ✓On Saturdays, visitors and locals alike shop the Marion Square Farmers Market for fresh food and local treats. You can spend your days window shopping along the picturesque avenue, then enjoy your nights in the latest hot spots.
- ✓Hotel Bennett opened on January 27, 2019. Its build was 20 years in the making, breaking ground on March 2015 and taking 47 months to build.The hotel is designed to feel as though its origins date back to the 18th century. Many of Charleston’s historic homes were utilized as design references.
- ✓The third fire station built after the 1886 earthquake was a new Station 6. It replaced the former Marion Steam Fire Engine Company just down the block.
What's included
- ✓Pecan Cluster | Santome Prosecco
- ✓Croffle | Country Ham hot little biscuit
- ✓Crispy Brussels | Southern-Style Pimento Cheese
- ✓Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes | Creamy Shrimp & Grits
- ✓Refreshing Passionfruit-Mango Sweet Tea
- ✓Southern Fried Chicken with drizzle of honey
- ✓Our Irresistible Secret Dish!
What's not included
- ✓Guides Gratuity
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
* Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.