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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Mon 23 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)

raclark60

Jun 2017

Loved the tour. Great historical perspective about Charleston. Bill knows his stuff and engages visitors in a way that helps them understand how Charleston came to shape history. I highly recommend this easy walking tour!

NancyWWH1963

Jun 2017

My party of 4 really enjoyed this tour. The commentary by Bill was intelligent, informative, mixed with humor and though provoking. This tour was several level above the carriage tours - a must while visiting Charleston!

Robert H

Jun 2017

We booked the early tour and were greeting by our tour guide, none other than Bill, the owner of Oyster Point Tours. More fortuitous for us, due to some no shows, it was just Bill, my wife, and I on the cooler morning tour. Bill has a passion for history, theology and teaching and it shows. Even though he has more facts, figures, names and dates than you can remember, through his interactive approach, Bill makes sure you grasp the big picture of the Why and How Charleston became what it is today. I think this is what we appreciated most, to walk away actually learning significant things that we will easily remember. He doesn't eschew the necessary information and significance of the slave trade and even let's you in on the real symbolism for the pineapple in Charleston. We will definitely return and refer.