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

Sun 06 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Sun 06 Oct

Starting at $23.00

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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)

Elaine137

Nov 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of historic Charleston. Learned a lot about American history and were pleased to have spent time with a well-informed, highly engaging guide. Would highly recommend.

Nsopic

Oct 2019

I got to tour the French Quarter and South of Broad with Bill - and he is fantastic. A wealth of information about the history, architecture, churches and streets of Charleston. He was informative, fun and really tailored the tour to our group’s interests. It is an authentic tour told from a true pro on Charleston culture.

ktmcgowan

Oct 2019

Mesmerizing tour! Not only because it is in a beautiful city but also because of the guide, Bill. My husband and I have never experienced a tour that was given with such passion or questioned our own knowledge of past historical events. We appreciated the fact that he described with great detail the many events that occurred right in the heart of Charleston. Because Bill was so engaging and humorous the 2 hour tour felt like 5 minutes. We look forward to visiting Charleston again and discussed doing a private tour as the history in this area is endless. Do not hesitate in booking this tour, it will definitely prove to be a highlight of your trip.