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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Sun 22 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)

D'Ann M

May 2017

My husband and I toured with Bill. To be honest, it wasn't exactly what we were expecting (we chose it because it was the only one with Sunday availability for the day we were there), but it was EXACTLY the tour for us! Bill has a very engaging manner and his presentation of the history of Charleston held us captive. He managed to give us much more than names and dates when pointing to buildings and did so in such a way that Charleston's complex history will remain with us for a long time. If you want to go deeper than surface level history, this tour is definitely for you! Thanks, Bill!

Tash A

May 2017

We had Coach for the Highlights of Charleston walking tour. Would definitely recommend. Coach was a great guide who could answer in depth every question asked about Charleston, with some interesting general knowledge thrown in.

Joelle G

May 2017

My husband and I took a walking tour with Bill Harris and found him to be extremely interesting and knowledgeable. His delivery is so engaging that the time passed very quickly and his content is full of substance. We highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Charleston!