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‘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
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**
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
6,079 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We learned so much from...
H D,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned so much from Duggar as he guided us around the streets of Charleston. He is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his good humour! There's a reason this tour has such good reviews. Thanks coach!
Great walking tour
Brenda D,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Duggar was very knowledgeable, funny and gave a very informative tour! Showed us many historical things
We thoroughly enjoyed...
Snoopymet,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Duggar, was so personable and knowledgable. He covered the history and architecture of Charleston in a very comprehensive way, never boring and always invited questions. It was a solid two hour tour - wear comfortable shoes!
2 hour walking tour at 10:30a on a Saturday
amberbZ5218IL,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect amount of time for a comprehensive tour of historic downtown Charleston. Our guide was interested in architecture, so he guided the tour in that direction and provided great facts and historical bits. Would recommend!
Very interesting. Very...
Marykate M,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting. Very informal. Dennis was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Highly recommended!
The tour guide"Denis" was spectacular. Had a wealth of knowledge of Charleston's history, architecture, and development.
Julie C,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide" Dennis" for the 10:30 a.m. walk was spectacular. He provided a good sense of humor and had a wealth of knowledge of Charleston's history and architecture.
Great excursion. I would recommend.
G7187MIangelab,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job. We have vacationed in this area for 15 years and learned things we didn't know. I would recommend this tour.
Premiere local historian leads great walking tour
alanpO8564BN,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour led by Evans Byrd. He is a renowned local historian and delivers a bold, dynamic history lesson of Charleston and its peoples and its impact on the country. If you want to spend a couple of hours walking, seeing and learning about Charleston’s history, there is probably no better option available to you than to get this guide for this tour. Enormously value for the fee charged.
Dennis was a well rounded...
Julie C,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dennis was a well rounded and knowledgeable guide, and hit all the highlights of Downtown Charleston.
Fabulous Fun touring Charleston
Lisa O,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Digger was knowledgeable, great personality and a joy to tour with. Learned the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard, who knew. Our tour guide had so many facts, compassion for the slaves, encouraged us to walk around.
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