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

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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)

D0gThatHunts

May 2017

Palmer is an outstanding guide. Energetic & knowledgeable - she goes way beyond the scope of the tour with entertaining stories and details about Charleston and the events that have formed it. Full of charming energy. Very highly recommended. Thank you for an educating and entertaining couple of hours! I love Charleston even more.

RoadTripEats

May 2017

Palmer did a great job of showing us the historical downtown area and was a wealth of knowledge. Her insights into Charleston history and present time was amazing and I felt this tour was a great way to get a glimpse into the rich history here. Answered all questions well and this two hour tour was time well spent!

Ellen B

May 2017

We took the Charleston Highlights Tour, with Coach as our tour guide. We were a smaller group (eight) than usual, due to a late cancellation by a group of six. Coach was great. He was very knowledgeable, spoke frankly about slavery instead of glossing over the subject, and engaged the people on the tour by testing our knowledge of the topics he discussed. We learned the history of the city, the architecture, the various religions and cultures that made their mark through the centuries, and the city's ups and downs, all while walking through the most historic Charleston neighborhoods. Coach was also helpful with recommendations for places to eat and visit.It was all very relaxed and enjoyable, a great way to spend two hours.