Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.

City: Charleston

Tue 08 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Tue 08 Oct

Starting at $23.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.

What To Expect

St. Philip's Church

View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.

French Huguenot Church

View the only church of its denomination in North America

Pink House Gallery

View the oldest private residence in Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston

Rainbow Row

View the most photographed sight in Charleston

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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 (1000)

AmyNadine_E

Sep 2020

Sarah was outstanding. Charleston is a great city and the history, quirkiness and unique things that make it special came alive under her expertise. Excellent tour and great value! My partner and I enjoyed ourselves immensely even when it began to rain and didn’t want to stop Sarah was a real trooper - since we were a small group she accommodated our detours and questions. Great experience and highly recommended

Celefran988

Aug 2020

This tour exceeded my expectations and was easily one of the best tours I have ever experienced. Bill was incredibly knowledgeable and offered so much insight into the history and the impact of that history on Charleston, the US and the world. He covered every topic including the Native American population, the significance of Charleston’s port city with respect to the importation of enslaved African people and the immense wealth built by slavery. He spoke about the different religious groups, the different social classes (planters vs farmers classes), the immigrants that came over time, the architecture of the buildings and churches and put every detail into perspective. I have been on many walking tours in the United States and around the world and this was easily one of the best tours I’ve been on. Bill’s knowledge of history, his research on the topics he speaks of and his passion for this tour, for the history and this city are clearly evident and inspiring. I would take this tour again just to learn more! This is a real history tour which provides a real insight into the beautiful, complex, barbaric and interesting history of Charleston and the United States.

Theresa_B

Aug 2020

Bill (William) was terrific! He was incredibly knowledgeable of the Charleston area and you can tell he loves the city! His passion for the city's history as well as its future is very evident throughout the tour experience. He also shared his opinions (but not in a way degrading or absolute way) which gave the tour a very personal touch! We would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a truly historic, detailed yet fun view of the city!