Discover Greenville’s newest culinary hotspots on a private tour that features three innovative restaurants. Taste fresh dishes, meet passionate owners, and experience the city’s evolving food scene in comfort.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels with minimal walking involved primarily inside restaurants and short strolls between stops.
Wildlife
History
Greenville’s downtown dining scene has transformed dramatically over the past decade, with a growing emphasis on local ingredients and culinary innovation.
Conservation
Restaurants on this tour emphasize sustainable sourcing and reducing waste to help preserve the region’s natural resources.
Greenville History Tours
Discover Greenville’s newest culinary hotspots on a private tour that features three innovative restaurants. Taste fresh dishes, meet passionate owners, and experience the city’s evolving food scene in comfort.
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.
Base Location
Greenville, SC
Operates from downtown Greenville
Tour Lengths
75–300 min
Short walks to full-day trips
Specialties
Culinary, History, BBQ, Coffee
Local-focused experiences
Local Guides
Named Guides
Includes guides like John Nolan
Reserve a culinary, coffee, history, or countryside tour and explore Greenville with knowledgeable local guides.
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
Tours are popular, especially on weekends, so reserve your spot well in advance.
Ask About Dietary Restrictions
If you have dietary preferences or allergies, inform the tour organizers beforehand to ensure a great experience.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be getting in and out of the van multiple times and walking inside restaurants, so plan for comfort.
Bring a Light Jacket
Restaurants and the van can vary in temperature; layering keeps you comfortable throughout the tour.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
You'll be walking inside venues and around parking areas; comfy shoes enhance your experience.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Fall evenings can get chilly, so layering helps keep you comfortable during the tour.
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Portable Phone Charger
Keep your devices charged for photos and navigation throughout the tour.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in warmer months, especially between stops.
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