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)

JenP1428

May 2019

Highly recommend Oyster Point! We enjoyed a more intimate, expansive tour of the charming city. Oyster adds more history, stories and personal touches than what I overhear of the massive other tours walking around the city. We had Alexandra and she was absolutely wonderful. She is fun, personable and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend her as a guide. It felt that we learned the major parts of the city and intimate parts that know one would even know.

John A

May 2019

My wife and I did highlights of Charleston the first day and a private civil war lecture/tour following day. Bill was one e best guides we have ever had and we have travelled the world. He is as smart and knowledgeable as anyone I have ever met. The real bonus is his great sense of humor. I highly recommend Oyster Point Tours.

AHDNYC

May 2019

My husband and I loved Bill's tour. It was recommended by the hotel we were staying at and was exactly what we were hoping for and more - great history of the city, highlights of the "must see" areas, but with a much more thorough undercurrent of history than pointing out a few landmarks. Bill is highly knowledgeable about the city and wider history and also hilarious, which made the tour really fun. Check it out!