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
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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".
Reviews
6,116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charleston walking tour
Daniel C,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and entertaining. The walking tour covers architecture and especially history in considerable detail yet remains fascinating the entire time. Highly recommended.
Al is the best!
esiciliano,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Al was wonderful with a depth of knowledge, terrific stories and charming accent! We appreciated his adaptation to our group’s interest in foliage and he included some very interesting facts I hadn’t heard before.
Unique Guide Through History
Lisa G,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING! Our tour guide was native to the area and provided a unique perspective of the history of Charleston. We learned more than we expected. Well done!
Al M was our guide & a...
Stephanie M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Al M was our guide & a true lover of Charleston and all of her history. He has a vast knowledge of the area and was happy to share. Amusing and thought provoking. Highly recommend !!
Best 2 Tour tour of historic Charleston SC
Kevin O,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis Mardis was outstanding as our guide throughout the historic Charleston neighborhoods. He answered all of our group’s questions, was very knowledgeable about the complex history of Charleston. We highly recommend taking this tour. You will gain so much insight and knowledge you won’t get on your own.
Wonderful tour
Discover53903218974,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so fortunate to have Amy as our guide. Both incredibly knowledgeable and engaging she made it one of the best tours we have ever taken. The group had very few questions because she provided so much information. She was just great
Great tour!
deborahlg2012,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth taking the time to do! Dennis was a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable about local culture, history, just anything you’d want to know about Charleston. It is a lot of walking and some on uneven ground for those who have trouble walking, be wary.
Wonderful tour!
Hannah G,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour with Duggar. He was very well informed and made sure everyone was included and ‘at home.’ We couldn’t recommend the tour more!
Excellent Tour!
Erin R,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a perfect way to experience the history of charming Charleston in a short time! Al was an excellent guide who kept us entertained throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable, passionate and personable!
Charleston walking tour
Evelyn S,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Duggar lead an excellent tour. The information, pace, and history held our attention and fed our curiosity. He made contact via text the day before and made the contact effortless. Thank you Duggar
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