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2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour

2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour

Overview

This 2-hour, walking tour explores Charleston's Historic District by visiting the streets of the French Quarter and the area South of Broad. Hear the tales of historic churches and view the city architecture, and learn the story of this beautiful city—from its first settlers to today.

City: Charleston

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Explore the residential area "South of Broad"

Hear the tales of historic churches and view the city architecture

Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston

Explore Charleston's Historic District, including the French Quarter

Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row

Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district

2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Water bottle and comfortable shoes recommended
Please note that the City of Charleston requires that masks be worn inside city offices and buildings (ie City Hall, the Old Exchange Building, Dock Street Theatre) regardless of vaccination status. Group size limited to 13 guests per tour guide.

What To Expect

Charleston City Hall

The tour will begin outside City Hall which is one of the pillars of the "Four Corners of Law"

Washington Square

Learn about Washington Square Park

St. Michael's Church

Learn about this historic Church where George Washington once worshipped.

Rainbow Row

Learn the history of the famous houses along Rainbow Row.

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Learn about the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Battery & White Point Gardens

Stroll along the seawall and learn about the inhabitants of the stately Mansions along the "Battery".

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (99)

ashleyrabinovitch

May 2021

My family and I have visited Charleston at least half a dozen times over the years, but we had never taken a formal tour. The Historic Downtown tour with Jim provided a phenomenal inside look at the city's history and structure. For $20, the value is unbeatable. We started a City Hall and worked our way down to the Battery, learning tidbits of history about early settlers, notable individuals, and architecture along the way. I would especially recommend this tour for anyone with an interest in architecture and real estate, as we got a thorough explanation of rebuilding after the 1888 earthquake and the historical restoration efforts on Rainbow Row. We also asked to add a family member at the last minute, and the tour company was extremely gracious in making room even though the tour was technically sold out. Very much appreciated

Response from Host

May 2021

We are so happy that we were able to accommodate your extra guest. Jim enjoys what he does and we are so glad it shows! Thank you for the detailed feedback and for choosing us to tour with. We hope to welcome you back to Charleston soon.

riponhobbs

Mar 2021

We had less than 24 hours to spend in Charleston and are so glad we took this tour! Evans' intimate knowledge of Charleston's history, & plants - which was extra cool since central Calif. is in the same planting zone, was incredible! We've taken the horse carriage tour (also highly recommend), but walking meant we could really see the details & peek into gorgeous yards ;)

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to post your review! It is wonderful to hear that Evans was able to provide you with such a wonderful tour experience. We look forward to sharing many more walks with you soon!

christinagF7855MO

Feb 2021

I loved this walking tour, lots of great historical information and fun facts. It really gave me a great feel of the city. We lucked out with weather, which made it even better.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Thank you so much, Christina! We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour so much and grateful that you took the time to share your feedback here. We hope you will join us on another walk soon!