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

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $23.00

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Wed 20 Nov

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)

Joanna_B

Oct 2021

Dustin was a great tour guide! My group of friends enjoyed the tour and learned a great deal about Charleston. Had a great time and would definitely recommend!

Joanne_S

Oct 2021

Learning a little history about Charleston. Living in North, I had no idea of the city's past. Great tour director.

Explore57725625326

Oct 2021

My husband and I booked this tour last minute based on the reviews and availability that morning. What a pleasant surprise to find that you get every penny’s worth of your money and so much more at a great price! Ben was awesome - he was knowledgeable, funny, and very engaging. We walked around the main sites of town and learned about the rich and interesting history of the city. It was a great way to start our trip and helped in shaping what our plans were for the rest of our time in Charleston. We highly recommend this tour - and doing it first thing in the morning (less pedestrian traffic on the streets, and as the tour progressed you could see other later tours from different companies getting started with more people out and about). Thanks Ben & Oyster tours for an excellent experience!