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300 Years of War and Peacetime in Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview
Explore Charleston’s French Quarter and more at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Uncover the city’s connection to the slave trade, the Revolutionary and the Civil War and why George Washington stayed here for three days straight during his tour of the South
• Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to craft this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
City: Charleston
Sun 22 Dec
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Starting at $11.99
Sun 22 Dec
Starting at $11.99
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What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
What To Expect
1
Charleston City Market
The tour starts outside the Historic Charleston City Market. You'll hear a bit of the city's history, about the market and how to use the VoiceMap app.
2
Pineapple Fountain
The tour passes by the Pineapple Fountain. You'll hear about the fountain and about why pineapples are so prominent in the South.
3
Old Slave Mart Museum
The tour passes by the Old Slave Mart Museum. You'll hear about the city's connection to slavery while you walk.
4
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
The tour passes by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
5
Rainbow Row
You'll walk down Rainbow Row on this tour and hear how it got started.
6
Heyward-Washington House
The tour passes by the Dubose Heyward House. You'll hear about Dubose Heyward and his connection to Charleston while you walk.
7
St. Philip's Church
The tour passes by St. Philip's Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
8
The Powder Magazine
The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine. You'll hear about the historical building before the tour concludes.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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