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 26 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Thu 26 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)

Lisa D

Apr 2018

Our guide was Palmer Stowe and she was outstanding! Her knowledge of the city was so complete there wasn’t a single question she couldn’t answer. Plus she was so high energy and we got to see so much in two hours it was amazing. Best walking tour I’ve ever had in any city. I give this tour and Palmer my highest recommendation!

ThankfulMomTraveler

Apr 2018

We took at private walking tour with Palmer from Oyster Point Tours on Friday, March 30. It was fantastic! Palmer was so kind, interesting, and personable. We loved her, including our 10-year-old son. She took us SO many places we never would have seen on our own, and even if we had, we sure wouldn't have learned as much about them. I highly recommend Oyster Point Tours!

angiem594

Apr 2018

A group of five women took a tour with Oyster Point last Thursday and couldn't be happier with it. Our guide, Palmer, was terrific. She walked us through the history of the city using landmarks, stories and architecture. I appreciated how she kept information flowing without going too deep into details that can make you tune out, but deep enough that you feel like you have a working knowledge of the city. Would definitely recommend this tour.