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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Tue 24 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)

Janet B

Aug 2017

We booked this tour on the recommendation of our hotel concierge and our interest in a walking tour with a small group. Palmer was great! Very knowledgeable about the history of the city and open to questions from the group. The tour was only a little over a mile walking...maybe a bit more. Bring water, hat and sunscreen (as recommended ) as it is hot and extremely humid during the summer. There was a stop in an air conditioned theater which was welcomed, but plan to be warm/hot. We did the earliest tour available so the majority of the time we could stand in shaded areas. Palmer was attentive to the heat and often checked in with the group to be sure folks were doing ok. The pace was good and we saw the major highlights of the city in two hours. Just enough for what we were looking to do and not too much. Palmer was also open to giving other restaurant and tour recommendations. She was great and we would definitely recommend the tour to others. Thanks Palmer!

BerneC

Aug 2017

Oyster Point tours and our tour guide, Geoff, blew away my expectations and delivered an interesting and entertaining tour, which hit all the salient and beautiful points within Charleston. I had talked my reluctant wife into taking the tour, as she is not always a fan of history, plus I always have skepticism about historical tours, but Oyster Point gave both of us a great experience that led us to already start telling everyone we know to sign up on your next visit to Charleston. I personally enjoyed the history of the houses in Charleston, as I had always notice the uniqueness of the old homes. Geoff was knowledgeable and funny, plus he encourages questions and always had an informative answer. This tour is a great way to familiarized yourself with the city and is a painless way to walk off some calories you earned eating and drinking in Charleston.

Cristin C

Aug 2017

My husband and I booked a last minute trip to Charleston from NJ and came across this wonderful walking tour. Our tour guide, Geoff, led us on an enlightening and interactive journey through the streets of Charleston sharing historical stories and facts of Charleston's past and providing a look into Charleston's future as it's once small population continues to expand at rapid rates. Geoff's tour kept us engaged and moving as we learned about the Churches, Architecture, and History of this amazing city. Our tour guide was informative and able to answer questions from the group while keeping everyone engaged with his wit. This tour should not be missed!