Dessert with Death

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; expect moderate walking mostly on flat urban terrain.

Overview

Discover Charleston’s spooky side with a delicious twist on the "Dessert with Death" food tour. Indulge in gourmet sweets while hearing eerie tales about the city’s haunted past.

Food Tour

Charleston, South Carolina

Dessert with Death

1.5 Hours • An evening of morbid delights!

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Date

Fri, Oct 3

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About This Adventure

Experience an enchanting evening at our historic State Street headquarters, where chilling Charleston tales meet a decadent 5-course dessert menu. In a refined 19th-century dining room, enjoy spine-tingling stories of murder and mystery while indulging in local sweets. Embrace the eerie ambiance and prepare for a supernatural sugar rush!

Duration

1.5 Hours

About

Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s most chilling stories with local desserts to evoke an elegantly spooky experience. Relax in the refinement of our private 19th-century dining room, while we serve up a 5-course dessert menu, designed to reflect the city’s most famous tales of murder and melancholy.

Our city-certified guides will recount the tales that have haunted Charleston for centuries, from the city’s most famous serial killer to the restless souls lingering in the nearby alley. Our honored guests need only soak up the ghoulish ambiance... and survive a supernatural sugar rush!

Important Info

This event is Rated PG-13 for some language, demon nudity, & scary content.
This event is BYOB.
No food substitutions.

Looking for a more wicked evening of sweets and screams? Check out our newest event Death is a Drag. Available for a limited time!

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The tour involves walking between multiple venues on city streets, so comfortable footwear is essential.

Bring a light jacket or wrap

Evenings can get cool, especially when touring historic outdoor sites or cemeteries.

Notify of dietary restrictions in advance

Charleston Culinary Tours can accommodate many dietary needs if notified before the tour.

Be prepared for limited mobility

Some historic locations and streets have uneven terrain; the tour may not be wheelchair accessible.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Eastern gray squirrels
Urban peregrine falcons soaring between rooftops

History

Charleston is rich with history from colonial times, Civil War events, and tales of supernatural folklore that enrich the dessert storytelling.

Conservation

Local food tours emphasize partnering with sustainable, locally sourced vendors to reduce environmental impact and support Charleston’s culinary community.