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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

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $26.50

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $26.50

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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
Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time as all tours begin promptly
Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
Please use the restroom prior to the tour as there are no public restrooms along the tour route

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)

Susanne K

Mar 2025

I’m really glad I did this walking tour as soon as I arrived in Charleston, because it grounded me in the history of the area and helped me know where I wanted to walk back to later. Dennis was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable about the history and politics of the area, and wasn’t cracking a lot of bad jokes throughout, like tour guides in other cities. A word to those who have challenges with walking … this tour might not be for you because there are a lot of uneven surfaces in this town, and raised tree rings built into the sidewalks. Lots of tripping hazards. If you do it, keep your eyes off your phone!

tracic794

Mar 2025

What an amazing experience. Our guide Coach Duggar was so warm, informative, funny and engaging. So much history and overview of the historic district and French quarter. A great start to our day and had a much better lay of the land to further explore. Definitely will pick another tour with this outfit. 10/10 ⭐️

John_D

Mar 2025

Be prepared to walk for 2 hours. Al is very knowledgeable about the architecture and history of Charleston