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Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

Overview

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge that I have obtained from that hard work and pass it off to you on the tour. Because I limit the number of guests to 12 and offer a tour that is 45 minutes longer than most in town, you will receive a degree of exclusivity and historical depth that is far greater than what is offered by the larger tour companies in Charleston.

City: Charleston

Fri 20 Jun

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Starting at $40.00

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Fri 20 Jun

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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 poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Dock Street Theater

Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it's history.

Pink House Gallery

One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, circa 1712

Washington Square

Historic square in Charleston with multiple monuments.

Charleston City Hall

Learn about the evolution of this beautiful building that once served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall

Charleston County Courthouse

Learn about what was once the old South Carolina statehouse.

St. Michael's Church

Learn about the fascinating history of Charleston's oldest church edifice, completed in 1761.

Heyward-Washington House

See where George Washington stayed while visiting Charleston in 1791.

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

See the last public building built by the British in North America and where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.

French Huguenot Church

Learn about the rich history of French Huguenot's in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.

Fort Sumter National Monument

See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! We do not go out to the fort, we take a look at it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (926)

WNC1

Mar 2025

Eric gives an outstanding tour. I have taken others but he packs in a tremendous amount of detail. The smaller group size is also nice. We all asked questions and he absolutely had the answers. If you can get a spot on his tour, take it! What a treat to wander through historic streets with a professor of history.

reemahs2015

Mar 2025

This was my husband's and my first visit to Charleston, and we spent an amazing morning walking the historic district with Eric. Eric was extremely knowledgeable and engaging, and took great pains to point out many little details in the two and a half hours we spent with him. We were also taken into the neighborhood South of Broad, and had the opportunity to learn more about many of the beautiful homes in the area - an added bonus. The group was small, which allowed us to ask lots of questions along the way. A wonderful tour all in all. Highly recommended!

822frand

Mar 2025

Excellent tour. Eric was so knowledgeable and the 3 hour tour flew by. Group size is small and easy to ask questions. Highly recommend!