Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours

2022 Reviews | Charleston
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Highlights tour
2 Adults x $23.00
$46.00
Approx Total
$46.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Tour Guide
  • Not included in your ticket price are any parking fees if you choose to drive to your tour. Gratuity is optional, but gratefully accepted.

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.

Meeting points

We'll meet on the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, at East Bay Street and South Market street, directly across East Bay Street from the City Market. We recommend guests park at 1 Cumberland Street or 89 Cumberland Street. Both are ~5 minute walk from our tour meeting point.

End point

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We generally end near the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. The exact end point can change based on your group's walking speed, and your guide.

Itinerary

  • St. Philip's Church

    View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.

    10 minutes

  • French Huguenot Church

    View the only church of its denomination in North America

    10 minutes

  • Pink House Gallery

    View the oldest private residence in Charleston

    10 minutes

  • Old Slave Mart Museum

    View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston

    10 minutes

  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

    View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston

    10 minutes

  • Rainbow Row

    View the most photographed sight in Charleston

    10 minutes

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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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

2022 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    1953
  • 4 stars
    40
  • 3 stars
    18
  • 2 stars
    7
  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1953 reviews with 5 stars

Charleston walking tour extemely interesting. Excellent history knowledge and entertaining background stories

Published on Feb, 2025

Bill is a studied historian and is very passionate about his city. Excellent history lesson with a lot of examples and background stories at the most important stops of the historic district.

Charlestons best tour guide

Published on Jan, 2025

In our many tours over the years, Bill was the best tour guide ever. His knowledge of the area was exceptional.

Dip your toe in Charleston's tide of history

Published on Jan, 2025

Bill was entertaining and informative. He's a font of knowledge -- encouraging questions from tour participants, while keeping it interesting with interactive dialogue. Charleston has notable history and neat architecture, both of which were highlighted in this tour. Really glad I made time for it.

Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

Bill was entertaining and very knowledgeable of the area! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston!

Awesome History Tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour guide, Bill, went far beyond our expectations! He is incredibly well informed and entertaining. We would highly recommend his tour!

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