Food tours in Charleston
Four guided food tours in historic Charleston compared, with Lowcountry dishes: 75 to 119.99 dollars per adult, 2 to 3.5 hours, ages and meeting points.
At a glance
- Four tours compared, from 75 to 119.99 dollars per adult
- Lowcountry dishes on the plate: shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, biscuits
- The Charleston Food Tour runs daily at 11 am, for about 2 hours
- Two tours meet at the U.S. Custom House, 200 East Bay Street
- Children free at 6 and under with The Charleston Food Tour
How the visit runs
What to taste
Shrimp and grits
A Lowcountry classic, on Revelry Tours’ Historic Bites & Southern Delights.
Fried green tomatoes
Unripe tomatoes, sliced, battered and fried, also on Revelry’s tour.
Hushpuppies
Deep-fried balls of cornmeal batter, tasted on The Charleston Food Tour.
Biscuits
Southern biscuits, also on Revelry’s tour.
Carrot cake
A sweet tasting on The Charleston Food Tour.
Charleston’s food tours walk the historic peninsula, and two of them start from the same place, the U.S. Custom House on East Bay Street. Four operators publish a price, from 75 to 119.99 dollars per adult, for two to three and a half hours of Lowcountry and Southern food.
Food tours in Charleston: four operators, 75 to 119.99 dollars
| Operator and tour | Adult price | Duration | Language | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston Food Tour | 75 dollars (18 and over) | about 2 hours | n/a | daily at 11 am, 207 E. Bay St. |
| Charleston Culinary Tours, Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour | 95 dollars per guest | 2.5 hours | n/a | Downtown |
| Secret Food Tours, French Quarter | 104.99 dollars, plus booking fee | 3.5 hours | English | U.S. Custom House, 200 E Bay St |
| Revelry Tours, Historic Bites & Southern Delights | 119.99 dollars | 2 hours | n/a | U.S. Custom House, 200 East Bay Street |
Prices are those shown on each operator’s page on 14 October 2026.
The Lowcountry on a plate
Charleston’s cooking comes from the Lowcountry, and the tours lean on it.
The Lowcountry is the coastal plain of South Carolina, with its rice, shrimp and crab.
What the bill comes to
- Two adults: from 150 dollars with The Charleston Food Tour to 239.98 dollars with Revelry.
- Private tours: Charleston Culinary Tours sells them, starting at 520 dollars.
Before you go
- Ages: Revelry Tours is for ages 12 and over. The Charleston Food Tour charges 55 dollars for ages 7 to 17 and nothing at 6 and under.
- Tickets: Charleston Culinary Tours sells one price per guest, and everyone who needs a seat needs a ticket.
- Booking fee: Secret Food Tours adds one to its 104.99 dollar price.
- Group size: 12 people at most with Secret Food Tours.
- Meeting points: the U.S. Custom House, 200 East Bay Street, for Secret Food Tours and Revelry Tours.
- Heat: summers are hot and humid in Charleston.
Charleston food tours with children
| Tour | Adult | Children | Age rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston Food Tour | 75 dollars (18 and over) | 55 dollars (7 to 17) | free at 6 and under |
| Charleston Culinary Tours, Downtown | 95 dollars per guest | 95 dollars per guest | every seat needs a ticket |
| Secret Food Tours, French Quarter | 104.99 dollars | n/a | n/a |
| Revelry Tours, Historic Bites | 119.99 dollars | 119.99 dollars | 12 and over |
Source: operators’ booking pages, read on 14 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a food tour in Charleston?
75 to 119.99 dollars per adult for the four tours compared here (2026 prices).
How long is a Charleston food tour?
2 to 3.5 hours. The Charleston Food Tour and Revelry Tours take about 2 hours, Charleston Culinary Tours 2.5 hours and Secret Food Tours 3.5 hours.
What food will you taste on a Charleston food tour?
Lowcountry and Southern dishes: shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, barbecue and biscuits with Revelry. Hushpuppies and carrot cake with The Charleston Food Tour.
Are Charleston food tours good for kids?
The Charleston Food Tour is: 55 dollars for ages 7 to 17, free at 6 and under. Revelry Tours is for ages 12 and over.
Where do Charleston food tours meet?
Secret Food Tours and Revelry Tours meet at the U.S. Custom House, 200 East Bay Street, in the historic district.
Sources
- Secret Food Tours: Charleston (price, duration, stops, group size, language, meeting point) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Charleston Culinary Tours: Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour (price, duration) consulted on October 14, 2026
- The Charleston Food Tour: about the tour (prices by age, time, duration) consulted on October 14, 2026
- The Charleston Food Tour: home page (prices by age) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Revelry Tours: Historic Bites & Southern Delights (price, inclusions, duration, ages, meeting point) consulted on October 14, 2026
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