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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included (Visit at your leisure before or after the tour)
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
Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this approximately 2 hour walk through the downtown historic district. A wonderful introduction to the "Holy City".
Operated by Walks of Charleston
4,970 reviews
KeithDuncan,
Jan 1, 2025
Great tour. Easy walk. Dennis was an excellent guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, and open to questions.
Terri D,
Jan 1, 2025
Learned so much and had a few laughs. Perfect weather certainly added to the experience; I’ll take another route for one in near future. Fantastic!
Caprice B,
Dec 31, 2024
Very entertaining and educational. Out guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. The two hours went by very fast.
vickiheadleyl,
Dec 30, 2024
350 years of history in 2 hours Easy walk (about 5000 steps on my tracker) Level, no steps) Knowledgeable and friendly guide
Kevin S,
Dec 29, 2024
Our tour guide Amy, was wonderful! She added historical perspective with visuals that really made it come alive!