Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour

On this 2.5 hour tour of Charleston, you will have the opportunity to walk through some of its most famous neighbourhoods and taste delicious South Carolina food. Accompanied by an expert guide and in a group of about 8 people, you will walk the streets of this 17th century city and learn about its history, tradition and culture.

The tour, which starts at an agreed meeting point, also includes stops at up to 4 restaurants where you can sample a variety of South Carolina's signature dishes.

Charleston's cuisine has been influenced by its proximity to the sea, its British and slave-owning heritage, its American culture and its abundance of nuts and dried fruits.

Blue crab chowders, pulled pork burgers, shrimp and seafood stews are well known. Dishes and desserts with nuts, such as peanuts and almonds, are also plentiful. Benne wafers, tasty biscuits made from walnuts, brown sugar and butter , are famous. Another of the city's popular desserts is praline, which, despite its French origin, is a renowned dessert made by southern cooks.

Along the way, you'll also stroll through the popular Upper King Street district , a trendy area filled with cutting-edge, innovative restaurants, stylish shops and modern entertainment venues. Another of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods is Radcliffeborough, home to trendy cocktail bars and a vibrant food scene with American steakhouses, Italian restaurants and seafood restaurants.