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Charleston Historic
DOWNTOWN TOUR
Get ready to explore the sweet side of the South with the Underground Donut Tour Charleston! This exciting walking tour is the perfect blend of history, culture, and indulgence, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a local, a first-time visitor, or just a donut lover at heart. The tour takes you through the heart of Charleston’s historic downtown district, where you’ll sample a variety of delicious donuts and sweet treats from some of the city’s best local bakeries and hidden gems. As you stroll through charming streets and scenic spots, your guide will share fascinating stories about Charleston’s rich and complex past, from its colonial roots to its role in American history. Highlights of the tour include stops at the famous Charleston City Market, the iconic Pineapple Fountain, and many other notable landmarks. Along the way, you’ll enjoy plenty of photo opportunities, fun facts, and sweet moments with family and friends. It’s the tastiest way to see Charleston—one bite at a time!
















































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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the tour?Our tours are typically around 1.5 to 2 hours long. Please let your guide know if you have something immediately after the tour and they will make sure to complete the tour in that time.
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How much walking is there?For most of our cities, it's around 1 to 1.5 miles. In a few of our cities, we may walk up to 2 miles. We recommend that you bring comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing (i.e. jackets, hats, umbrellas, water bottle, etc.). If you have any concerns regarding the length or your own mobility, please contact us and we can answer any questions.
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How many stops are on the tour?For most of our cities, we have 4 stops. These may include donut shops, bakeries, and/or coffee or tea shops. In a few of our cities, we may have 3 stops on the tour just to keep the amount of walking to under 2 miles. If you want to know the exact number of stops for each tour, you can email us at info@undergrounddonuttour.com.
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What's the best location to park?In most of our cities, we recommend using public transit or a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to get to the tour. If you are driving to the tour, we recommend using an app like SpotHero (in the US & Canada), Your Parking Space (in the UK) or Parkopedia (in Ireland) if you are looking for guaranteed parking.
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Are donuts included in the cost of the tour?Yes. By purchasing a ticket for the tour, we include all the donuts as part of the ticket price. Depending on the city and time of year, we typically will also include a choice of a bottle of water, coffee, tea, or juice. Ask your guide what is offered on the tour that day.
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What if it rains, snows, etc.?Our tours run rain or shine. The only time our tours will not run is when it becomes dangerous for our guides and guests. This could include excessive heat, excessive cold, dangerous storms, flooding, etc. In the event of inclement weather, we will do our best to alert you of a tour cancellation 2 hours before the start of the tour. In the event we cancel a tour due to weather, we will always give you the option of a full refund or to reschedule your tour to another date or another city. If you have any questions, please contact us and we're happy to answer them.
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Do you sell gift cards?Yes. You can always purchase gift cards for any of our tours here.
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Can you accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, dairy free, etc.?In some cities, yes. Please make sure to include your dietary restrictions in your reservation and we can do our best to accommodate it. We would like to say that we can always ensure every dietary restriction, but unfortunately, our partner menus change quite often and it can vary by time of day, day of week, and seasonality. If you have any concerns, you can always contact us to confirm.
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What if we're celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.)?We love it! Just let us know when you book your reservation and we can make sure to do something special for you and your group on your tour!
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