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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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**
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
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
6,634 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Historic
995laurew,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enthusiastic guide, Dennis, who engaged the group in the presentation.
Our Walking Tour
Jeanine M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This two hour walking tour is not to be missed in Charleston. Our guide Amy was very informative. You can tell she loves her job speaking with tourist and giving them the history of Charleston. Amy made this experience one to remember.
We have used Charleston...
Jeff G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have used Charleston Historic Tours in the past and the tour guides have always done an excellent job
Fun and educational!
X8066QGmaried,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable and friendly!
The tour was interesting....
Mary F,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was interesting. Our guide, Mark, was knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend this activity.
Good value tour for the money
LoveTravel425,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Al was very informative, knowledgeable, humorous and engaging. The parts of downtown that he took us to were interesting and provided good context. Al gave us good recommendations for excellent restaurants and other things to do while we are in Charleston. This two hour tour was a good value for our money.
See the Highlights of Charleston.
Beth B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was outstanding. Ben Edwards , our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the history of Charleston to life.
Great Tour
Susan B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour - loved learning about the history and architecture- Ben out tour guide made it fun and interesting!!!
Interesting history with a bunch of political bias
Tracy C,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Get a big ol dose of Trump-loving politics on what should be a history tour of Charleston. Ruined the tour for six of us.
Nice tour!
Kimber S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour. Less walking than others we’ve done and more standing. I’d prefer the headphones so it wasn’t necessary to bunch up as much to hear. Ben was a goofball but in a mostly good way.
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