Frankly Charleston Sunday Walking Tour

Overview

COME EXPERIENCE "THE OTHER CHARLESTON" AS A WALKING TOUR. FRANKLY CHARLESTON BLACK HISTORY TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING OFFERS A HISTORICAL STROLL THROUGH THE ANTEBELLUM SECTION OF THE 5TH WARD OF COLONIAL CHARLES TOWN (NOW KNOWN AS WRAGGBOROUGH).

City: Charleston

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $41.03

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $41.03

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What's Included

Take Pictures/Ask Questions/bring your dog but you must clean their mistakes

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Due to Covid-19, all Frankly Charleston BHT are walking tours until further notice. All participants are required to wear face masks.

What To Expect

Aiken-Rhett House

Colonial suburban plantation house

Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Historic African American Churches

The Citadel

Colonial military fort built because of the Denmark Vesey conspiracy.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (19)

954madeleined

Feb 2020

Incredible tour, so much information and facts galore. Learnt so much, and even with an early flight we were captivated.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

954madeleined We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. As always it is our pleasure sharing the other Charleston with it's guest. But know it was your interaction that it an enjoyable event.

samanatee8

Oct 2019

In a city as beautiful as historic Charleston, it’s easy to simply immerse yourself in the charm. But I felt like something was missing from the Disney-esque, frozen-in-time feeling being pushed on tourists. I’m so glad we heard about Franklin’s walking tour because it gave us a powerful glimpse into the full reality of Charleston’s past through the lens of Black history. Franklin has a bottomless knowledge of those who lived in “the other Charleston.” Standing on any patch of land, he can look around and share stories from the funny, to the triumphant, to the heartbreaking. I loved learning the names of great Black leaders like Denmark Vesey and seeing the very buildings where free Black artisans practiced their crafts. As knowledgeable as he is, Franklin also has a curiosity to keep learning and to engage his guests in real conversation. He’s not just a tour guide—he’s a true educator, pushing us to think critically and stirring our desire to learn more. I appreciated that Franklin previously spent 20 years driving a bus and hearing the standard, scripted version of Charleston, so he knew exactly what was missing. He expertly filled in the gaps and called out what was just plain wrong in the narratives we’ve heard for so long. As James Baldwin said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Thank you for giving us the chance to face not only the horrors of slavery and its legacy through today, but also to celebrate the artistry, knowledge, contributions and resistance of African American Charlestonians. I would take this tour again and again, and I recommend it to anyone who wants an engaging, enlightening experience with a warm, funny, and generous soul. Thank you Franklin!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you so much for all your kind words. It was our pleasure sharing the other Charleston with you. God Bless

Anna923

Oct 2019

Franklin's incredible tour of Charleston and the city's rich African-American history is not to be missed! We especially enjoyed learning about artist and blacksmith Philip Simmons and appreciated Franklin's recommendations for other attractions in the area, particularly the Aiken-Rhett house. We also were interested to learn of so many stories that aren't told by larger, corporate tours. Thank you!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you Anna923 for your kind words. It was our pleasure sharing the other Charleston with you. God Bless