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

Thu 03 Oct

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Starting at $23.00

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Thu 03 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)

Global35290635158

Jun 2019

I was recommended this walking tour company by a friend, and it was wonderful! It was the perfect amount of history, architecture, random facts, and walking. Our guide, Palmer, went above and beyond to answer all of our questions.

William C

Jun 2019

I can highly recommend this tour. Our guide was excellent. I was impressed with how many people knew her, i.e. Merchants, home owners, other guides, etc. Everyone had a good word to say to her and she to them. It was like everyone knew her. I was impressed with the depth of her knowledge of not only dates and historical facts but also archeological and anthropological information. Very detailed and interesting. At one point in the tour a home owner of a beautiful home stopped to talk with her and us and he invited us to tour his gardens, which were behind locked doors. I've been on a lot of tours and this was one of the best.

MCAT1980

Jun 2019

My close friends were visiting from out of town and since I had just moved to Charleston I thought a tour would be a good way to learn some local history. Palmer and Oyster Point came highly recommended from a local friend, so we booked one. From the outset, she was super accommodating. The tour was really detailed and accurate, and Palmer was very patient with our questions and in dealing with my 5yo son. Would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants a personal, accurate, and in-depth tour of downtown Charleston.