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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

Sun 29 Sep

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 29 Sep

Starting at $25.00

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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)

khazard727

May 2022

The tour guide was great! He kept us interested and gave us a wealth of information. Great way to get to know Charleston. I recommend the walking tour to get the feel of Charleston.

Sofya_P

May 2022

Any is a perfect tour guide. Passioned about SC history. Great tour. Made us want to come back! Will be back from NJ.

AtlantaRon

May 2022

Our tour guide Amy Tankersley was fantastic! She was deeply knowledgeable of the history, facts, and people of Charleston and the surrounding areas, making the tour fun and personable, whether you were just interested in a top level summary or detailed information on the beautiful homes and gardens going back to the city's founding over 350 years ago. We got to know why the Charleston settlement was successful while others had difficulty and eventually failed, how the areas of the original settlement expanded over the years and how Charleston's natural geography helped protect it during times of conflict from foreign countries and even Pirates, while making it a hub of industry throughout the years! Finally, to help us better understand Charleston's founding, Amy brought 3-dimensional layouts of the original city as well as diagrams of the surrounding area throughout the years. On a personal note, Amy kept us in the shade practically during the entire tour and my wife appreciated that we started out near a clean restroom. All in all we had a great time learning about and getting to know Charleston! We had a wonderful time! Highly recommended.