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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 10. 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 10 and offer a tour that is 30 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

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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

The oldest building in Charleston!

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!

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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 (27)

JaneTurk

Dec 2022

This was our first visit to Charleston and we signed up for Eric's walking tour. He's a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about S.C. history and architecture. There's no doubt that Eric has walked down every single side alley in this beautiful city. My husband and I agreed that this was an 11 on a scale of 1-10. There are lots of tour guides here but I'm pretty sure we got the best person for the job. Sign up yesterday.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Jane, Thank you very much for this kind and wonderful review. I am very happy that you and your husband had such a good time on my tour. It was my pleasure to show the two of you around this historic city.

T8293HYstacyl

Dec 2022

My recently retired husband and I had a 2 1/2 hour tour of historic Charleston today with Eric. It was amazing! We both think it is the best tour we've ever had. My husband and I have been in Charleston for a week and have been on several other tours already, but we learned so much more this afternoon. Eric is very knowledgeable and passionate about history and made everything so interesting. It was a Monday and lightly raining, so there were only 4 of us on the tour, but he always limits his tours to 10 people or fewer. It was so nice to have such a small group! We highly recommend this tour to anyone in the Charleston area.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much for this fantastic review! It is an honor to hear that this was the best tour you have ever been on. It is my intention to provide a high quality historical walking tour and I am very pleased my tour met the mark. Thanks so much for your business, it is greatly appreciated.

AW54Herts

Dec 2022

We took the history walking tour with Eric, probably the most qualified walk leader we've ever met! He presented the history of this town, which he obviously loves with such enthusiasm. The 2.5 hours flew by -I would have been more than happy to spend longer learning about the city. Because of his academic background he is able to present the history of the city on the national and world stage. Fascinating stuff and he makes it very easy to understand - don't miss it!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks so much for taking my walking tour all the way from England! It was a lot of fun having the two of you come along and thank you for writing this wonderful review!