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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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120 minutes (Approx.)
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Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local knowledge. This is a relaxing 2-hour stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district including the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad", all the while learning about the people and events that shaped Charleston.
Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour! Just show them your ticket at the door. Visit the museum at your leisure before or after your walking tour. Located at 79 Cumberland St. Visit their website for more info and opening hours.
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Things To Know
- Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour
- Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
- This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
- Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Charleston City Hall
The tour will begin in front of City Hall which is one of the pillars of the "Four Corners of Law" which also includes the Courthouse, the Post Office and St Michaels Church at the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. From here you will explore many notable sites in the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad".
Stops on the tour will vary but you can generally expect to see notable sites in the French Quarter including the Dock Street Theatre, St Philips Church, The Slave Mart Museum, The Powder Magazine, the French Huguenot Church and the Pink House as well as many others. **Please note that stops on the tour may vary**
Rainbow Row
Learn the history behind the famous Rainbow Row, one of the most photographed sites in Charleston. Rainbow Row is located in the "South of Broad" neighborhood which we will explore and includes many historically significant homes including the antebellum mansions located along the famous "Battery". ***Please note that stops along the tour may vary.***
Battery & White Point Gardens
Explore the residential area "South of Broad" including the Battery with views over the water to Fort Sumter.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. All tours begin on time. Because there are multiple tour guides leaving from this location, please contact us directly if there are members of your group booked under a different name that you need to be together with.
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Reviews By Other Travelers
4.9Based on 2695 reviews
What do other 2695 guests say about Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
J
JohnF3430
5
Aug 2024
Great your, learned a lot and nice walk of the downtown. Guide was very cordial, knowledgeable and open to any,all questions.
L
Louise_F
5
Aug 2024
Our guide, Dennis, was knowledgeable and provided a great tour well paced. Even on a warm day it was so worth it. He provided lots of opportunities for participants to ask questions.
S
Splatle
5
Aug 2024
The guide was excellent sharing details of the city from its founding to present day. He did a wonderful job of acknowledging the transgressions of the past while building in stories of individual achievement.
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Things to know
Included
- Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour
- Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
- This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
- Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
Payment Methods
Accept all major debit and credit cards
Accept crypto currencies