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)

opmom7

Oct 2017

Four of us took a private walking tour on October 6th and it was outstanding! Bill is so professional and knowledgeable. He obviously knows this city so well and had interesting perspectives and stories to share. One of the BEST walking tours we have ever taken! PS- he had great recommendations for dining, too:)

BubblesDuck

Oct 2017

The tour is very informative and takes you throughout the city. It is a great way to learn a new city and see the main sites. Palmer was our tour guide and I would highly recommend her. She can give you great tips on food, drinks and anything else you may be interested in. We still use the phrase "north side manners" after our tour. It is a decent amount of walking, but nothing to strenuous. Palmer did a good job of trying to keep us shaded.

Collettesays

Oct 2017

Rarely do you come across a person who is doing just what they are meant to do, with ease and passion. That describes Bill, the guide of the Civil War tour. He makes clear that his point of view is of a historian, not a cheerleader for popular narratives of either side being the good guys or bad guys. He packed in so many facts, insights, profiles of significant public figures both good and bad, and dynamics of the times while he walked us through the town and through the war. The eight of us, longtime friends in town for a reunion, were unanimous in in our amazement at how much we learned and how enjoyable it was. We were still talking about it two days later. Five stars all around.