Is the tour suitable for children?

This tour is best suited for adults and older teens due to the focus on food and drink pairings.

Are alcoholic beverages included?

Yes, drinks paired with each course are included as part of the culinary experience.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Please inform Greenville History Tours at booking so accommodations can be made for allergies or dietary needs.

How much walking is involved?

Participants will walk moderate distances across downtown Greenville, typically less than a mile total.

Can I book a private group tour?

Yes, private group bookings are available upon request through Greenville History Tours.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour takes place on Saturday afternoons and lasts approximately three hours, with specific times provided upon booking.

At The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour in Greenville, SC | Food Tour | City Tour

Discover Greenville's culinary charm on the At The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour, a Saturday afternoon adventure that combines fine dining with rich local history. Over three immersive hours, you will visit four acclaimed restaurants, tasting five exquisite courses paired perfectly with drinks that enhance each dish’s unique flavor profile. What sets this tour apart is the personal interaction with the chefs behind the creations, offering stories about the inspiration, ingredients, and cultural roots that bring the plates to life. Walking through Greenville’s vibrant downtown, you’ll experience an authentic slice of the city’s food scene that many visitors miss. This tour is not just about eating; it’s about experiencing a region’s culinary evolution through its people and places. Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, or casual traveler looking for a unique outing, this culinary journey offers a memorable blend of tastes, sights, and stories in one of South Carolina’s most dynamic cities.

About Greenville History Tours

Greenville History Tours is a local tour operator based in Greenville, South Carolina, offering guided experiences that highlight the city’s culinary scene, historic neighborhoods, architecture, and cultural landmarks.

The company runs a diverse schedule of walking, driving, and van-based tours tailored to varied interests and time frames. Signature experiences include the At The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour (Tuesday night and Saturday afternoon options), the Greenville Coffee Tour (1.5 hours), the West End Walking Tour (90 minutes), and the Springwood Cemetery Historic Walking Tour (75 minutes) led by “Big Chuck.”

The Saturday afternoon At The Chef’s Table tour spans about three hours and features five courses paired with drinks at four restaurants, while the Greenville BBQ Trail Tour is a 2.25-hour driving tour showcasing local smokehouses and generous tastings and is noted among America’s top 10 BBQ scenes. The Carolina Countryside Tour is a five-hour excursion visiting scenic routes, a tea farm, and South Carolina’s oldest bridge.

Guides include local authors and historians such as John Nolan and storytellers who connect food, culture, and civic history with neighborhood transformations. Tours emphasize small-group settings, tastings at restaurants and roasters, behind-the-scenes access to chefs, and photographic documentation of architectural changes and homeowner stories. Partnerships with restaurants, coffee roasters, historic sites, and homeowners create curated itineraries that reflect Greenville’s revitalization and regional traditions. Flexible durations—from roughly 75 minutes to five hours—and a mix of walking and comfortable van transportation make these offerings suitable for visitors and residents seeking immersive, educational, and flavorful explorations of Greenville’s past and present.