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

Sat 05 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Sat 05 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)

wardjm1

Oct 2019

Palmer Stowe took us on an amazing tour of historic Charleston. We took a leisurely walk to some beautiful churches, several amazing homes, and even a theater! Palmer was able to focus in on my interest in architecture and construction and the unique features of homes in Charleston throughout its history. What a great way to see Charleston and we got some great restaurant tips too!

Megan S

Oct 2019

My husband and I did a tour with Bill/William and were thrilled to be provided such enthusiastic, engaging and well organized historical material to set the stage for exploring this beautiful city. Highlighting the importance slavery played in our country’s history, and how it impacted Charleston as it developed and still now, was both fascinating and something we appreciated from our very well informed tour guide!

travelmoreDuluthMn

Oct 2019

We booked this tour knowing we wanted to get historical knowledge of Charleston and boy did our guide Palmer know her history. She is a very gregarious and engaging tour host. I would very highly recommend this tour but if you want to saunter along you’ll be hard pressed to stay close to her! She keeps a fast walking pace going in between stops so that when at the stops she has more time to teach and engage with those on the tour. My kind of guide!