Spend two hours walking through Charleston City Market with a guide who introduces sweetgrass basket weavers, local seafood vendors, and Lowcountry artisans. This tour pairs cultural history with practical shopping tips to help you find authentic crafts and sustainable bites.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking for two hours; suitable for most fitness levels with short standing stops
Wildlife
History
The market has been a commercial hub within Charleston’s historic district for generations, evolving from early open-air sheds into today’s vendor-lined arcades.
Conservation
Guides emphasize buying sustainably harvested seafood and locally made crafts to support small businesses and reduce environmental impact.
Curated Charleston
Curated Charleston is a Charleston, South Carolina-based tour provider offering guided experiences that highlight the city’s history, culture, and cuisine. The business curates a range of tours and private offerings that include walking tours, food-focused itineraries, and historic plantation visits, all designed to showcase Charleston’s defining places and flavors.
Tour options include Steps Through Time, which guides guests along historic paths and storytelling points; the Charleston City Market Tour, focused on local crafts and market life; and the S.O.B Tour, which explores lively streets and authentic city energy. Curated Charleston also operates The Grand Charleston Experience for an architectural and cultural overview, Private Custom Food Tours tailored to individual tastes, Historical Plantation Tours that visit preserved landscapes and buildings, and Private Events for exclusive gatherings.
Each experience is presented as a guided, curated visit intended to provide context and local perspective. Curated Charleston positions itself as a specialist in personalized tours and private bookings in Charleston, offering options for individuals, families, and private groups. Listings and descriptions make it straightforward to identify the type of tour that fits a visitor’s interests—history, food, shopping, or private celebrations. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, which connects travelers with curated adventure and local tour providers in major destinations.
Location
Charleston, SC
Located in historic Charleston
Tours Offered
7 distinct tours
Walking, food, and historic options
Private Events
Available
Custom groups and private bookings
Historic Tours
Multiple options
City and plantation tours available
Reserve a walking tour, private food tour, or event booking in Charleston, SC — tailored tours and private bookings available.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect cobblestones and uneven surfaces throughout the market; closed-toe walking shoes reduce fatigue.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Local shops may sell drinks but carrying water keeps you hydrated in humid weather.
Ask before photographing vendors
Many artisans are happy to be photographed but appreciate a quick ask, especially during demonstrations.
Time your visit
Arrive early to beat crowds from cruise ship arrivals and find the best selection from vendors.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobblestones and uneven sidewalks.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in Charleston’s humid climate.
summer
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Shade and sunscreen are useful for exposed outdoor aisles.
summer
Light rain jacket or compact umbrella
Afternoon showers are common in shoulder seasons; pack light rain protection.
spring