Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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".

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

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

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

4.91

6,225 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5863

230

A day in Charleston.
Cruiser04408414057,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Al was a great guide. Very entertaining and informative of historical Charleston. Beautiful city and a beautiful day. Thanks, Al.
Architectural Overview of Charleston South Carolina
Bonni C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
overview of Charleston SC thru the lrns of architecture it’s a small geographical area and small lens given all the hx of Charleston
Home Run!
Mark F,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pleasant walk with very knowledgable guide. Really enjoyed it. Never really knew all of the history. Home run.
Very informative
Elizabeth H,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on our Viator tour with Evans Byrd as our guide. The tour was very informative and featured a moderate amount of walking, which made it enjoyable without being overwhelming. Evans was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and brought the city’s past to life with engaging stories and detailed explanations. He highlighted the important and pivotal figures who helped Charleston resist the British during the Revolutionary War, as well as those who played key roles in restoring the city’s grandeur after the Civil War. His ability to connect historical events with specific locations throughout the city made the experience especially meaningful. If you’re looking for a well-paced, educational, and engaging tour of Charleston, I highly recommend booking with Evan Byrd through Viator.
Enjoyable and inspirational tour
Cecilia A,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour with our tour guide , Evans. He was highly knowledgeable, insightful, and inspirational, as he shared his stories connected with each point of interest. I now have a much greater and deeper understanding of American history and Charleston’s place in it. I highly recommend this tour.
Charleston walking tour
NorthStar826856,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! We learned so much about Charleston from our guide, Dennis.
Great Charleston highlight tour
Richard J,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Duggar was a wealth of knowledge, wonderful guide and retired Citadel college basketball coach. Really a case act tour, would highly recommend it
Truly fantastic experience
Jwrky,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Duggar was an absolutely phenomenal guide. What a joy to be around. He did such a great job teaching Charleston's rich and complex history. First class human and guide.
A great intro into the history of Charlston.
JandJCW,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! It was a wonderful way to start our trip in Charleston.
Great experience!!
Robyn D,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Evan’s, was excellent!! Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! Loved his story telling of the history. Purchased several books online following tour to learn more ! You will not be disappointed if you book this tour, especially if Evan’s is your guide!!