Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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 as all tours begin promptly
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
Please use the restroom prior to the tour as there are no public restrooms along the tour route
What To Expect
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**
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Historic Walking Tour
Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this approximately 2 hour walk through the downtown historic district. A wonderful introduction to the "Holy City".
What‘s 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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6,780 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Passionate Historian Leads You Through Our Past
Stephen D,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide told stories of old Charleston with passion and reverence. Every stop had something about our history
Evan is a fantastic tour guide!
ZivaDinozzo,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evan Byrd was one of the best sightseeing tour guides we have ever had. He told so many interesting stories and was very entertaining. We learned a lot of history that we never heard in schools. He also gave us a great lunch spot recommendation after the tour was over. I’m glad we booked this tour for our first morning in Charleston. It made us appreciate the city and it’s history. Try to get Evan as your guide if you can. You will not be disappointed!
Great Walking Tour
diperi,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Al was a great guide. Very interesting and informative. It was a nice walk. Even in the heat of the day, he mostly made sure his stops were in shade cover which was appreciated.
Highly recommend this tour!
Megan B,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This walking tour was absolutely excellent! It was such a treat to have Evans as a tour guide who was a born-and-raised Charlestonian. He deeply knew his history and shared unique, fascinating stories that are completely passed over in standard history classes. I especially appreciated his thoughtful ode to the women of Charleston and his focus on the important abolitionist history that exists here. On top of the incredible commentary, he did a fantastic job keeping our group in the shade as much as possible throughout the walk. He is truly doing his part to keep this beautiful city preserved in the hearts and minds of visitors. Highly recommended!
Historic walking tour of Charleston
Elaine H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis was informative, entertaining, and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Walking tour
Harvey F,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Our guide Dennis did a wonderful job explaining the history and architecture on our walk. He also made great recommendations for our lunch after the tour.
We enjoyed seeing some of...
Beth L,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We enjoyed seeing some of Historic Charlestown. We were disappointed that Ben chose to use unprofessional language throughout the tour and that he opted to not mention the word slavery once doing the tour. History ? No peaks in historic churches and too much reiterated information. Sometimes less is more. Our tour was already passed the 2 hour mark when we were told that now we were getting 'Bonus Ben'. Then more talk.... Ben, please don't use the 'f' word when in your professional role. Please pare your talk a bit. And give a fuller picture of SC/ US history. Whether I'd recommend this tour would depend upon who the guide is leading the tour. So I'll have to click no, for now.
A wonderful tour!!!
cindylaonab,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark loves Charleston and knows so much about the city! Take this tour even if you have taken a tour of the city before!
Walking tour of Charleston with Evans
meghanp674,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evans was a thoughtful, insightful, and knowledgable guide who taught us so much about the history, people, places, and significance of Charleston. We are so happy to have taken a tour of this beautiful city. I recommend booking early to avoid the heat and humidity of the Summer months.
Fantastic tour
kellypY1934QJ,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evans Byrd was our guide and he was fantastic! His enthusiasm and knowledge was exactly what we were hoping for. I highly recommend booking a tour with him.
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