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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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 18 Nov

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)

Laura D

Nov 2022

Wonderful, informative walking tour of Charleston. Would recommend!! Dennis the tour guide was top notch.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for choosing us to explore Charleston with and on top of that, for taking the time to post your review! Dennis will be thrilled to hear that you enjoyed his tour so much. We hope to welcome you back to Charleston soon!

Alan O

Nov 2022

Dennis Mardis: Gave a marvelous wonderful two-hour entertaining, informative, and funny presentation of the good and bad sides of the history of Charleston. Fantastic way to spend vacation time. Was there on Monday October 31st, 2022. Recommend this tour to everyone. Alan

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you, Alan! I am sure Dennis will be delighted with this positive feedback, thank you so much for sharing it. We are thrilled to work with passionate and educated guides like him. We hope you will join us on another walk soon!

N9610ERjuliev

Nov 2022

We had a great tour with Dennis! Jam packed info into a 2 hour session and gave me and my teens several ideas to do after tour to experience even more of the city. Thank you for your hospitality!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your review! It is fantastic to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Charleston with us, and we hope to welcome you all back soon.