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2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Overview

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local knowledge. This is a relaxing 2-hour stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district including the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad", all the while learning about the people and events that shaped Charleston.

City: Charleston

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Explore the residential area "South of Broad"

Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston

2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston

Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row

Explore notable sites in the French Quarter

Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district

Professional & Licensed Local Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
There are multiple tour guides leaving from the same starting location. Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can put you together with the same guide.

What To Expect

Charleston City Hall

The tour will begin in front of City Hall which is one of the pillars of the "Four Corners of Law" which also includes the Courthouse, the Post Office and St Michaels Church at the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. From here you will explore many notable sites in the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad".

Rainbow Row

Learn the history behind the famous Rainbow Row, one of the most photographed sites in Charleston. Rainbow Row is located in the "South of Broad" neighborhood which we will explore and includes many historically significant homes including the antebellum mansions located along the famous "Battery". ***Please note that stops along the tour may vary.***

Battery & White Point Gardens

Explore the residential area "South of Broad" including the Battery with views over the water to Fort Sumter.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

296deeeem

Dec 2022

This was the second time we did the tour. We liked it the first time a few years ago and picked up a few interesting tidbits but we really enjoyed it the second time. Our guide was Amy, she exudes a lot of positive energy, she takes pride in showing her city around. Has a lot of historic facts and comes prepared with props. It is a wonderful way of seeing the city before you start exploring on your own.

Randy T

Dec 2022

This was an absolutely wonderful way to get the lay of the land in a city we'd not visited before. Our guide, Dennis, we extremely knowledgeable, funny, and a great host. Would strongly recommend other take advantage of this focused, detailed introductions to a truly amazing little city!

A1487LWharrym

Dec 2022

Our guide, Amy T., is a longtime resident of Charleston who really loves her work. She designed the tour to help explain the city’s long history in ways that I’ll remember. In particular, she ties together the unique geography that shaped Charleston’s role in commerce and war. Rather than just a visit to this building or that park, she goes a little deeper to explain the architecture, the connection to the city’s evolution, and how those are known today. Never a dull moment because Amy is highly energized and humorous.