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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 17 Nov

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 17 Nov

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)

cynsd

Nov 2022

Mark took us to some atypical places and delved into the history. we loved seeing depictions of first day of civil war and hearing about the mansions.

Trip581902

Nov 2022

Bill was our guide and he was great. Adapted sites and information to meet the needs of the group. He grew up in Charleston and was very knowledgeable about the history, architecture and plantations.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your review! We love hearing feedback like yours. It is so helpful to know what you like about our tours so we can continue to deliver exceptional experiences. We hope you will join us again soon!

Deanna_B

Nov 2022

Wonderful tour! Lots of stories and Kay was a delight to follow around. I learned so much in 2 hours.