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)

dianebradshaw5

Oct 2018

Palmer was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about Charleston’s history and enthusiastic about showing us the sights. She answered every question thoroughly and patiently. She was willing to tailor the tour to our particular interests. The tour was a great way to start our Charleston vacation!

michaelwalls

Oct 2018

This is a very reasonable price tour that has a wealth of information. Fast paced but an easy walk, I have done several Charleston carriage tours and this was a nice change of pace with a different focus. Palmer was fun and very knowledgeable.

rautyasu

Oct 2018

We toured Charleston with Bill in the spring of 2018. The tour was very informative, and he offered some deep dives (or as much as you can on a tour about town) into the culture and history of Charleston. Bill's thoughtful and honest approach to the history of this city and South Carolina in general made the experience very enjoyable. Travel delays resulted in a smaller tour than had been planned, and Bill took the time to get to know us and tailor the tour to our interests. He did an excellent job of nudging our teens into being an active participant of the tour, and made this one of the favorite walking tours we have done. I highly recommend doing this tour if you have the opportunity.