Historic Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped found Charleston and the United States.
Did you know, without the pirates and patriots of Charleston, the United States may not exist today?
We start our experience in front of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of Charleston’s oldest and most historical buildings. Learn about George Washington’s visit in 1791, and the dungeon’s prisoners who met their fate.
Next, we venture down East Bay Street, passing Rainbow Row. Behold gorgeous mansions, and witness breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden. Walk in the footsteps of pirates and their captors.
Next, we turn inward and walk through Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood. Learn about the man George Washington and Thomas Jefferson said was the true father of America.
Last, we venture back to our starting point, passing by the Four Corners of the Law and the shops and residences on Broad Street.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Built in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon has been a Charleston landmark for nearly 250 years. Today, it is a non-profit historic site that focuses on the American Revolution and colonial Charleston.
Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. It represents the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street. The name Rainbow Row was coined after the pastel colors they were painted as they were restored in the 1930s and 1940s.
What‘s Included
Museum entry fee for the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street.
Entry fee for the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street.
Options
3:00PM
12:00PM
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Will book again on next visit
Monica G,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super interesting, informative, and entertaining walk through Charleston. Would book again next time. Larry tailors the tour to your existing knowledge of the city and its history.
Family fun!!
Jeff H,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Larry is the Man!! He was a treasure trove of Charleston history, architecture, and commerce. Lots of stories that were educational and entertaining. Would highly recommend Larry for future tours in the heart of Charleston SC. Bravo
Larry the tour guide was...
Donna P,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Larry the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Learned so much! Would like to have covered a larger route. Would definitely recommend it!
Who knew?
Michael B,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is mostly a historical story of Charleston and America with a little walking mixed in. It is amazing what this town has given our Country. Larry was a wonderful guide who shared a perspective you likely have not witnessed.
Yes book if you love history
lizwatters314,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an outstanding tour. Larry was so knowledgeable I could have listened a couple more hours. 😊👍🏼
Great tour.
John K,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Larry was a great tour guide. Not sure all his history is perfectly accurate but he’s a terrific storyteller. We definitely enjoyed it.
Engaging Historical Tour of Charleston
A4707GKgracep,,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Larry is the best tour guide ever! We had a wonderful two hour walking tour of downtown Charleston but it was not physically strenuous. Larry connected the dots of history to paint a realistic picture of Charleston. I went on this tour with two of my girl friends. Three girls in our young twenties found this tour amazing and incredibly interesting. We covered important/serious topics like slavery’s influence on Charleston but also lighthearted anecdotal stories about different buildings and neighbors we passed. I would attend this tour again! I learned so much and Larry left us with lots of ideas to ponder.
A Memorable Experience
Evelyn I,,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour exceeded my expectations. We chose the 3pm tour. It turned out that my husband and I were the only ones on the tour that day. So we wound up having a wonderful personalized experience. Our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge. He was very amusing too. We liked the way the walk and information was planned out. Although there is shade along the way, if you choose this tour during the summer wear sunscreen, a hat, and carry a bottle of very cold water. I definitely recommend this tour.
Don’t miss this guy! Great tour!
lorij379,,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic guide and fascinations history told by a master storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed getting local history; the stories really brought the city to life.
Fun touey
Kelley C,,Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely knowledgeable guide who intertwined the history of Charleston with application to today’s world. The love for the city of a Charleston was obvious!
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