Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef's Challenge
Overview
This Farm-to-Table Experience is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston. This 2.5-hour tour showcases the seasonal bounty of the Lowcountry and the creative prowess of a local chef.
- Handpick local seasonal produce at a favorite neighborhood market.
- Explore the historic TwoBoroughs neighborhood and Upper King Street with a city-certified guide.
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience at a local restaurant with a multi-course feast, created from your seasonal Market selections.
This is a great way to explore beloved local shops and a historic neighborhood, meet a Charleston chef (or two!), and see their creativity in action. Come enjoy a true Charleston farm-to-table experience that's unique, local, and not to be missed.
What's Included
- Lunch A multi-course meal prepared from guest-selected ingredients
- City-certified guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup & hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting Location
96 Spring Street
Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
570 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The endpoint may vary based on restaurant rotation and availability.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to Charleston Culinary Tours (843.259.2966, [email protected]) at least *36 hours* before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
- Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact Charleston Culinary Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
- We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
- We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions for dietary restrictions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
- We recommend weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes.
- Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold. In the rare cases of EXTREME weather (e.g. Hurricane!). In the event of operator cancellation, we will notify all guests in advance as soon as a decision to cancel has been made (extremely rare).
- Not recommended for those under 8 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef’s Challenge?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A multi-course meal prepared from guest-selected ingredients.
- City-certified guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup & hotel drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Alcoholic drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef's Challenge is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour and Chef’s Challenge will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA multi-course meal prepared from guest-selected ingredients
- City-certified guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup & hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Alcoholic drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to Charleston Culinary Tours (843.259.2966, [email protected]) at least *36 hours* before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
- Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact Charleston Culinary Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
- We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
- We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions for dietary restrictions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
- We recommend weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes.
- Tours operate rain or shine, hot or cold. In the rare cases of EXTREME weather (e.g. Hurricane!). In the event of operator cancellation, we will notify all guests in advance as soon as a decision to cancel has been made (extremely rare).
- Not recommended for those under 8 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
