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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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $25.00

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Fri 20 Sep

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)

Shifty5

Jun 2018

We had a wonderful walking tour with Steve. He told us his family had lived in the area for many generations (several hundred years) and his incredible life experience made for an extremely interesting tour. Steve actually extended the tour an additional 1/2 hour because he was overflowing with interesting info to share with us. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting Charleston for the first time.

slstelling

May 2018

Jim Gresham was an exceptional tour guide. He is knowledgeable and passionate about all things Charleston - the architecture, the history, the people. It was a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning - with an interesting and entertaining walk through the historic district. Then we were hungry for lunch!

Mark H

May 2018

We met up with Jim at Charlestown City Hall and began our 2 plus hour walking adventure through the historic streets. Jim was a master, weaving the history of the buildings and architecture along with stories and people of the times. The time went quickly by as we walked through the streets and across the sea wall, cover in just over a mile. A great way to spend a couple hours in Besruiful Historic Charleston!