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

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Fri 04 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)

MelissaPinAZ

Aug 2019

This walking tour was a definite highlight during our 3 day visit to the city. Palmer was so knowledgable and provides so much information. Her commentary entertained our 11 and 14 year olds as well. Next time we visit Charleston, we will definitely look into another tour provided by Oyster Point Tours.

Wanderer797382

Jul 2019

I had two friends visit from out of town and one of them asked to do a tour with Oyster Point walking tours because she had read about them. Palmer was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, open to questions, and had lots of suggestions of ways to follow up on areas of interest. I would definitely recommend this tour for those interested in learning about the history of Charleston!

Callie1455

Jul 2019

Fantastic introduction to the city of Charleston .... our guide, Palmer, was amazing! She was so full of information, so energetic and just a delight to be with! This 2-hour walking tour was fascinating and well worth the investment. We left with a real sense of the city, it's history, people, architecture, and unique culture. Highly, highly recommend!