• The Loutrel - Embark on an exclusive culinary adventure starting in the sophisticated lobby of The Loutrel Hotel, where a City of Charleston-certified guide will greet you. Prior to the tour, the guide will contact you to discuss your group’s dietary preferences and any allergies, ensuring a customized experience just for you.
  After a warm welcome, begin your walking tour through Charleston’s historic French Quarter, discovering the city’s rich heritage through its cuisine and stories. Along the way, you’ll visit your first restaurant and continue to explore Charleston’s culinary traditions and architectural charm.
  This private tour provides an intimate glimpse into the flavors and history that define the Holy City—ideal for both food enthusiasts and history buffs.
• French Quarter - Leaving The Loutrel, your private group will stroll through Charleston’s historic French Quarter as your guide explains how geography, trade, and culture have shaped the city’s unique Lowcountry cuisine. This experience combines classic Lowcountry flavors with modern elevated interpretations, showcasing how Charleston’s culinary scene continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its history. Along the way, you’ll stop at carefully chosen restaurants for generous tastings inspired by regional ingredients and time-honored traditions. Each stop features multiple dishes served in tasting-style portions, offering more than a full meal, so guests are encouraged to arrive hungry. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased separately at each stop or added in advance as an optional libation package during booking. As you dine, stories of Charleston’s past are woven into each course, creating a seamless connection between history, culture, and cuisine.
• French Quarter - The final stop of your Taste of History experience is fully tailored to your preferences. Before the tour, guests may choose to end with a savory dish, a sweet finale, or allow the guide to surprise them with a thoughtfully selected option. Located within the historic French Quarter, your final restaurant is just a short walk from the original meeting point, providing a relaxed and convenient conclusion to the tour. As with each stop, the final tasting highlights the connection between Charleston’s culinary traditions and the history that shaped them. This last course serves as a satisfying and memorable end to the experience, leaving guests with a deeper appreciation of Charleston’s food, culture, and stories—and plenty of delicious memories to take home.

• Photo-worthy moments along iconic Charleston streets
• A relaxed, leisurely stroll through Charleston’s French Quarter between stops
• Private experience led by a City of Charleston-certified guide
• Local stories, history, and neighborhood insights along the route
• Three sit-down tastings of Lowcountry classics and modern dishes inspired by Charleston’s heritage
• Water, soft drinks, iced tea and coffee are included

• Alcoholic beverages not included
• Gratuity for the guide (optional and appreciated)

Explore Charleston at a leisurely pace with this exclusive, elevated culinary experience that combines food, culture, and history. Beginning in the historic French Quarter, your group will embark on a curated journey through Lowcountry classics and modern interpretations, with visits to three top restaurants offering generous tasting portions—more than a full meal.

This experience is completely personalized: prior to the tour, your guide will reach out to understand your preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring every dish is to your liking. The final stop is your choice—savory, sweet, or a surprise treat.

As you dine, your City of Charleston-certified guide will share stories of the city’s past and its impact on today’s cuisine. Light walking between locations keeps the emphasis on food and culture. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased or included with an optional libations package.

Ideal for special occasions, couples, or friends, Taste of History provides an immersive way to enjoy Charleston’s culinary heritage.

• ALLERGIES/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated during booking; same-day accommodations cannot be guaranteed
• MOBILITY CONCERNS: This experience includes light, leisurely walking between nearby restaurants. Guests with mobility concerns are welcome, but must communicate any needs or limitations during booking so accommodations can be considered
• PARKING: Downtown Charleston has paid parking only; guests should plan to arrive via rideshare, taxi or paid parking nearby
• WHERE TO PARK: Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before tour time to allow extra time for parking, nearby parking garages include Concord Parking Garage (1 Cumberland St) and Charleston County Parking Garage (90 Cumberland St)
• EXTREME WEATHER POLICY: Tours will operate rain or shine, (with the exception of extreme weather). Ponchos will be provided in the event of light rain. For the safety of guests and guide, tours will NOT operate during extreme weather conditions, including, but not limited to: Temperatures above 97degrees, heat index above 110 degrees, below freezing and icy conditions, tropical storms or hurricanes. In cases of extreme weather, cancellation decisions are made at the discretion of the guide to ensure the safety of both guest and guide. In the event of unsafe weather, guest will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund
• SERVICE ANIMALS: Only ADA certified service animals are permitted; therapy or emotional support animals are not allowed in restaurants per DHEC regulations

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.