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 29 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Sun 29 Sep

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)

LOWEER00

Oct 2018

I attended USC and so am somewhat familiar with Charleston, and have completed a few historic walking tours as well as a horse/buggy tour. I discovered Oyster Point from a Southern Living city guide, and WE LOVED IT!! First, it's a reasonable $20/per person. They offer 3 times throughout the day and booking online is breeze. My husband and I booked a Monday at 11:30am and were paired with one other couple. Palmer was our tour guide and she was awesome!! She kept it interesting, asking us questions and quizzing us on a few points of note, offering to take photos of us along the route, etc. The pace was easy, steady and she even builds in a bathroom stop. Palmer was extremely knowledgeable about the beautiful city and clearly enjoys her job. We brought some extra cash for a tip, too. We would recommend this tour and even do it again the next time we are in town! :) Thank you! (NOTE: speaking from experience, the horse/buggy tours are hot and cramped, and you cannot pick your own route--save yourself and take this easy-paced walking tour by Oyster Point!)

Todd B

Oct 2018

Our tour was led by Palmer, and it was very worth it. She was really informative and fun, weaving in colonial through modern history as we saw the sights. There is a lot to see in Charleston, but I think we saw the most important things in the historic district in about 2 - 2:30 hours. Palmer also gave me great recommendations for what else I could see in my time there. Highly recommended!

All662014

Oct 2018

We have a great time with Palmer she was very knowledgeable, entertaining and responsive to our needs and interest Highly recommend for visitors of this wonderful city