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

Sat 28 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Sat 28 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)

Jordan M

May 2018

The tour was excellent, and we really enjoyed Palmer as our guide. She is kind, witty, and very knowledgeable. We learned a great deal of Charleston history on this tour, and passed by many of the popular historical sights. The tour provided us first-timers with a great overview of the city and its layout. This is a great tour!!

Angelique H

May 2018

I booked this tour about two weeks before my trip. I ended up running into someone who lives an hour away from Charleston a few day later who personally recommended it so I knew I had to keep the reservation. Coach was our tour guide and he was phenomenal. I take a lot of walking tours and Coach blew it out of the park. He took his time with us and answered our questions and he really knows his history. If you're lucky enough to visit Charleston definitely take this tour and count your blessings if you get Coach as a tour guide.

dmaurer33

May 2018

This is one of the best tours anywhere, on any subject. Bill Harris is knowledgeable, passionate, humorous and and full of incite. It was a thoroughly enjoyable three hours discovering historic Charleston. Don't take this tour if you are looking for a sanitized version of history. However, if you are interested in the real history of Charleston and, in large part, the south, if you are interested in what happened and more importantly, why it happened, do not hesitate to take this tour. Bill engages with you. You are not a passive listener. I recommend this tour without reservation and urge everyone visiting Charleston to take tour. You will not be disappointed.