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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Wed 25 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)

Anonymous

Dec 2017

I live in the Charleston area and have been on many different walking tours. Bill Harris is an amazing tour guide, SO intelligent and funny too! This is by far the best tour I've ever been on. It was freezing that day but we didn't care and my family from out of town loved it and his perspective! Do yourself a favor and book this tour!!! Thanks Bill for making our weekend;)

Steve S

Dec 2017

Our tour guide, Palmer, was terrific. She knows more about Charleston that I had imagined a tour guide knowing and she did a lot of her own research so she could augment the Tour Company info with lost of ted bits that made this one of the most enjoyable walking tours I have experienced - - - except for the weather. It was sunny for 15 minutes, then clouds obliterated the sun and the wind kicked up. In spite of this however, I would highly recommend this. Locals call the Horse & Carriage Tours as a lot of BS & HS - the Oyster Point walking tour we took was just the opposite.

Sean L

Nov 2017

My fiancé and I read all about how great the historic walking tours are in Charleston and ours certainly lived up to expectations! William Harris was our guide. He is a wealth of information when it comes to the history of Charleston (and history in general!). He has a unique personality, a witty sense of humor, and he led the tour with great passion which really enhanced our experience. We covered many topics including major historical events and their impact on the city, the economic and geographical landscapes and how they influenced the growth of Charleston, and plenty of historical buildings and landmarks - all in under 2 hrs! I highly recommend taking this tour!!