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)

Anonymous

Jun 2017

This was such a fun tour! It was my first time to Charleston and did not know the history behind the city. The tour guide was very fun and knew his stuff. Suggestion- go in the early morning to attempt to beat the heat.

cecilia_bt19

Jun 2017

Took a Sunday afternoon tour with guide Liz. She was extremely knowledgeable and likable. She kept the tour at a nice pace and made sure to sneak in as much historical facts and evidence as possible without making the tour sound like a lecture. However, I feel like after the tour I don't know a whole lot more about Charleston than I did before the tour. She talked about the bigger picture a lot and put Charleston per se on the back burner a bit. Again, our guide was very nice and kind enough to answer all our non-tour related questions at the end. Worth the $20. Ps: PUT ON SOME SPF!!

TheChaseWasOn

Jun 2017

We've gone on many walking tours and this is one of the best! Palmer was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable -- always open for questions and she had all the answers! Definitely recommended!