Top Charleston Food, Wine & Nightlife

Get to know Charleston through its food on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Upper King Street. You'll meet with culinary innovators and learn about their edgy and creative styles that have turned this once off-the-beaten-path area into a lively destination for food lovers. Along the way, sample dishes at up to four restaurants.

Combine Charleston’s history with unique food samplings on this guided, 2.5-hour, small-group culinary walking tour. Explore Charleston’s Old and Historic District, discovering the local landmarks and cuisine of three to four favorite, locally owned and operated restaurants. Enjoy enough samples to make a meal for most visitors. Taste local favorites at establishments like Poogan's Smokehouse and Carmella’s Café. All food tastings are included on this fantastic introduction to the ‘Holy City.’

Discover the delights of the Charleston food scene on this 2.5-hour walking tour. With a guide, you'll learn about the cuisine of the Lowcountry region as you explore this historic city and sample local food products such as stone-ground grits, pralines, collard greens, and South Carolina barbecue. Tour is limited to 12 people for a small-group experience.

Join Adventure Sightseeing for a fantastic afternoon trip to the only Tea Plantation in North America, Charleston Tea Plantation.  On the way we make a stop at Angel Oak, one of the oldest oak trees in the country estimated at 400-500 years old!   Enjoy the beautiful views at the Tea Plantation on your trolley tour and take a tour of the factory to see how they sort and package the delicious teas.  You'll have plenty of time to sample and explore the gift shop.  The next stop will be Deepwater Winery and Firefly Distillery.  Sample delicious muscadine wines and learn about the invention of Sweet Tea Vodka and sample some other great spirits as well.

Go a bit off the beaten path while in Charleston with this guided walking and eating tour of Upper King Street, an area that is bursting with delicious food. Just make sure your stomach is empty. Sample some South Carolina staples and learn about the history of food in Charleston.

Go inside the kitchens and get a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the most acclaimed restaurants in Charleston on this 2.5-hour walking and eating tour. Meet the chefs and kitchen staff, sample some treats and learn about the significance and history of Lowcountry cuisine in Charleston. Hear about each chefs' approach and style and get a close-up peek at what it takes to produce such amazing meals. Begin the tour with coffee and artisanal pastries and end it with a much better understanding and appreciation of Lowcountry fare.

Catch a glimpse into Charleston’s burgeoning farm-to-table food scene on this 2.5-hour culinary and historical tour. Shop at the Charleston Farmers Market alongside a chef, who will create a 5-course brunch out of the ingredients you purchase while you take a 45-minute guided walking tour of the city. Conclude your tour at a restaurant, where you will share the chef’s meal with your group of 16 people or fewer.

Experience the spirited side of Charleston with a 1.5-hour mixology tour that explores the city’s craft bars, history and cocktail culture. Visit a series of three neighborhood bars with your local guide, and enjoy a signature cocktail prepared for the group at each stop. Learn the process behind the drink recipes and hear stories about Charleston’s moonshining past. Explore the revival of South Carolina’s 'farm-to-tumbler' distilling culture while kicking off your evening in Charleston with a small group of cocktail lovers.

This Shem Creek bar hopping tour is a great way to enjoy Shem Creek’s laid-back attitude while learning a bit about the area’s history. Go with your guide to a hand-picked selection of Shem Creek’s best bars and enjoy included appetizers. Your guide can help you decide which Southern cocktail or local draft best suits your tastes (own expense).

Spend three hours exploring the greatest restaurants in Charleston on this chef's kitchen tour that takes you behind the scenes of the town's top flavor makers. You'll stop at five different restaurants with your professional local guide and discover the inspiration and motivation behind some of the New South's best dishes. Sample coffee, pastries and other traditional dishes. This tour is ideal for food lovers, aspiring chefs and anyone else interested in seeing professional kitchens up close.

Skip the tourist traps and lose yourself in the flavors of true Charleston cuisine. Taste local delicacies like smoked confit fried chicken wings, low country cornbread, She-Crab soup, flounder po-boy, shrimp and grits, craft beer, and Pimento cheese, the “caviar of the South.” Your guide, a chef and Charleston native, will steer you toward the very best spots to enjoy these classic dishes.

See the sweeter side of Charleston with a 2-hour dessert tour of the city’s most beloved local desserts. Hear about the South Carolina's culinary culture and heritage as you follow your experienced guide through a historic waterfront neighborhood that’s dotted with city landmarks. Enjoy a series of tastings that change with the season, but ranges from South Carolina’s sweet and sticky Huguenot Tart to classic pralines, zesty lemon bars and luscious coconut cake.