Charleston's Savor the Flavors of Upper King Street Walking Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Charleston's vibrant Upper King Street
- Sample Lowcountry specialties like shrimp and grits
- Learn about the evolution of Southern cuisine
- Visit historic eateries and hidden culinary gems
- Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour walking experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour Upper King Street Walking Food Tour
- Experience the famous Upper King Street district
- Professional/Local Guide
- 5 or 6 Food Tastings Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Itinerary
Tours operated by Bulldog Tours
Meet your professional guide at The Charleston Museum on 360 Meeting Street next to the Hunley replica and experience our unique food and tasting tour in the famous Upper King Street area of downtown Charleston. Your small group will sample mouth-watering dishes of Low country cuisine from the popular culinary innovators in this ever-evolving restaurant district. Come join Charleston’s original culinary tour company as we enjoy what Charleston’s best restaurants are bringing to the table. Come hungry and leave full as you taste some of the best samples of low country cuisine from the area of Upper King Street. This will be a tasty experience that will leaving you wanting to come back to our wonderful city.
Important information
Know before you book
- Gratuities for the guide are not included in the tour price.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven streets and stairs.
- The tour is seafood-heavy; please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Be prepared for weather conditions; tours run rain or shine.
- Each stop offers generous tastings; consider bringing a bottle of water.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
- The pace of the tour is leisurely
- This tour is extremely seafood heavy and not recommended for travelers with allergies.
Traveler reviews
Food, fun, & history
Gordon was an amazing guide! He knew so much about the history of the city and the restaurants. The food was delicious! It was a wonderful way to try multiple places for a short visit to Charleston. Would definitely do again!
Was not seafood heavy.
Our guide Caitlin was amazing, a friendly, very kind but this was most definitely not seafood heavy and very disappointing from the other food tours I’ve experience with that company.
Gordon is excellent
Small group. Excellent food. Even better commentary from Gordon. He brings in food expertise as well as Charleston history and flavor.
Great tour with Andrew!
I had a wonderful time on this Food tour. The food was outstanding — the shrimp & grits were a real highlight, and the she-crab soup was the best I’ve tasted anywhere in the Lowcountry. Andrew, our guide, brought everything to life with his stories, local insights, and easy sense of humor. He created such a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that people naturally started chatting, connecting, and even exchanging cards by the end. It felt like the perfect balance of great food, interesting history, and genuinely good company.
Worth the time and money
My girls' group did a walking food tour with Diane of Bulldog Tours, and it was fabulous! You get a little history and inside stories, as well as tasting a range of local fare. Highly recommend!