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

Mon 07 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Mon 07 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)

Cynthia_S

Feb 2020

We did a small group tour with Bill a couple of days ago and he was brilliant! Sure, most tour guides know their stuff (one would hope) and their talks are usually full of entertaining and gossipy bits of information that are fun, but that’s not what Bill offered. He offered us a brief, focussed, opinionated history of economics, class clashes and the civil war over a brief hour and a half. Bill isn’t just a tour guide. He is a true historian with a talent for communicating what he knows. He didn’t just want us to walk off with some fun little tidbits, he wanted us to leave with at least some understanding of the place. That makes him A true teacher in the very best sense of the word.

dabellsj

Feb 2020

We really enjoyed the opportunity to look at the architecture of the houses rather than viewing historical sights. We were a small group and our guide gave us this choice. Loved it. He narrated with lots of fun historical facts, a few personal stories and was willing to answer all my questions with facts and his personal ideas, which was fine with me. We had a fabulous lunch at a restaurant he pointed out on our walk; would never have found it otherwise. We were making an unplanned overnight in Charleston, and never having been there before, my appetite has been whetted. I will absolutely go back to this friendly, charming city and I will definitely do another Highlights of Charleston Walking Tour through Oyster Point Tours.

Nolan A

Feb 2020

Reliability is important and timing of cancelling the tour. To call up 2 hours before to cancel the 1130 4th of feb tour with such really late notice. Good thing there are other tours rated 5 which are available. It’s a real shame as we looking forward to this tour