Charleston Brunch Food Tour on Upper King Street: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
by Secret Food Tours
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This is a walking food tour in Charleston focused on brunch dishes served along Upper King Street, a historic and architecturally important thoroughfare just north of the Historic District. The tour lasts about three hours and features multiple stops at restaurants, bars, and coffee shops where guests sample a variety of Southern brunch foods. The included tastings cover items such as pecan cluster with Santome prosecco, crispy Brussels sprouts with Southern-style pimento cheese, banana bread, warm flaky biscuits, crispy fried green tomatoes, creamy shrimp and grits, passionfruit-mango sweet tea, and a secret dish provided by the operator. The guide points out notable historic homes and buildings along Upper King Street during the walk. The itinerary includes stops at King Street, Aiken-Rhett House, American Theater, Charleston Music Hall, the old Deans Warehouse railroad buildings, Wragg Square, Marion Square, Hotel Bennett, and the Charleston Fire Department Station 2/3. The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are advised. Gratuities and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included. The menu and route may change due to weather or availability, and participants should inform the operator of any dietary restrictions before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King Street
King Street is over 300 years old and is recognized as Charleston’s second most historic street after Meeting Street in this area.
20 min
Aiken-Rhett House
This is a well-preserved antebellum home that belonged to William Aiken, Jr., a South Carolina governor, and his father, the owner of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company.
20 min
American Theater
Opened in 1942, this venue features Art Deco architecture and was Charleston’s main movie house, now used for events.
30 min
Charleston Music Hall
Built in 1849-50 as the South Carolina Railroad passenger station, this building was designed by architect Edward C. Jones and was originally known as The Tower Depot.
20 min
Deans Warehouse
Part of the William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures, this old warehouse between Ann and John Streets is a National Historic Landmark District.
20 min
Wragg Square
Located in the Wraggborough neighborhood, this area is named after a local family with several parks and streets bearing their name.
Aiken-Rhett House
Originally built as a Charleston double house with a southern entrance on Judith Street, this is considered the best preserved antebellum domestic complex in Charleston.
40 min
Marion Square
On Saturdays, the Marion Square Farmers Market offers fresh food and local goods; the square is also surrounded by shops and nightlife venues.
10 min
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett opened on January 27, 2019, after 20 years of planning, breaking ground in March 2015 and taking 47 months to build. Its design is intended to evoke 18th-century Charleston, using many historic homes as references.
Charleston Fire Department, Station 2/3
Built as the third station after the 1886 earthquake, Station 6 replaced the Marion Steam Fire Engine Company located nearby.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet In front of the William Aiken House at: 456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States.
End point
Our tour will end at Babas on Cannon at 11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Charleston Brunch Food Tour on Upper King Street: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$221.98Overview
This is a walking food tour in Charleston focused on brunch dishes served along Upper King Street, a historic and architecturally important thoroughfare just north of the Historic District. The tour lasts about three hours and features multiple stops at restaurants, bars, and coffee shops where guests sample a variety of Southern brunch foods. The included tastings cover items such as pecan cluster with Santome prosecco, crispy Brussels sprouts with Southern-style pimento cheese, banana bread, warm flaky biscuits, crispy fried green tomatoes, creamy shrimp and grits, passionfruit-mango sweet tea, and a secret dish provided by the operator. The guide points out notable historic homes and buildings along Upper King Street during the walk. The itinerary includes stops at King Street, Aiken-Rhett House, American Theater, Charleston Music Hall, the old Deans Warehouse railroad buildings, Wragg Square, Marion Square, Hotel Bennett, and the Charleston Fire Department Station 2/3. The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are advised. Gratuities and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included. The menu and route may change due to weather or availability, and participants should inform the operator of any dietary restrictions before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King Street
King Street is over 300 years old and is recognized as Charleston’s second most historic street after Meeting Street in this area.
20 min
Aiken-Rhett House
This is a well-preserved antebellum home that belonged to William Aiken, Jr., a South Carolina governor, and his father, the owner of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company.
20 min
American Theater
Opened in 1942, this venue features Art Deco architecture and was Charleston’s main movie house, now used for events.
30 min
Charleston Music Hall
Built in 1849-50 as the South Carolina Railroad passenger station, this building was designed by architect Edward C. Jones and was originally known as The Tower Depot.
20 min
Deans Warehouse
Part of the William Aiken House and Associated Railroad Structures, this old warehouse between Ann and John Streets is a National Historic Landmark District.
20 min
Wragg Square
Located in the Wraggborough neighborhood, this area is named after a local family with several parks and streets bearing their name.
Aiken-Rhett House
Originally built as a Charleston double house with a southern entrance on Judith Street, this is considered the best preserved antebellum domestic complex in Charleston.
40 min
Marion Square
On Saturdays, the Marion Square Farmers Market offers fresh food and local goods; the square is also surrounded by shops and nightlife venues.
10 min
Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett opened on January 27, 2019, after 20 years of planning, breaking ground in March 2015 and taking 47 months to build. Its design is intended to evoke 18th-century Charleston, using many historic homes as references.
Charleston Fire Department, Station 2/3
Built as the third station after the 1886 earthquake, Station 6 replaced the Marion Steam Fire Engine Company located nearby.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet In front of the William Aiken House at: 456 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States.
End point
Our tour will end at Babas on Cannon at 11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.