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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

What To Expect

1

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".

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

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**

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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".

Reviews

4.91

5,925 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great walking tour of Charlesto

    Judi H,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Evans is so knowledgeable on the history, culture, and geography of Charleston. He is an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.

  • Charleston

    Tom Y,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very interesting the city and all of the different stories that go together to make it what it is today

  • We enjoyed our...

    Mary T,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We enjoyed our experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept a good pace. We would recommend this tour.

  • Dennis our tour guide did...

    Pamela T,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Dennis our tour guide did an excellent job of pointing out the beautiful highlights in Charleston. He was knowledgable and also kept it entertaining. So much history and beauty in this city.

  • Fun history lesson with a great guide

    Ruth H,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Easy walk around some interesting places. The guide was full of interesting information and was fun to listen to.

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4.91
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