Private Tour
Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Your licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation Charlestonian resident with a lineage that extends back to the colonial era. A relator who brings extensive knowledge of the people, customs, and history of this one-of-a-kind American City. Learn about the details of all the fascinating buildings, parks, and historical monuments and the stories that surround them. Join us as we take you through the journey of Charleston like a true local.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Golf cart
Bottled water
What To Expect
Unitarian Church in Charleston
Worshipping home to early settlers to Charleston.
Battery & White Point Gardens
Military and social area of early day Charleston.
Options
Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Master Storyteller!
DeepRiver56,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Life long resident really knows the history. Peppered in unique personal anecdotes of the many influential families and homes he is well acquainted with. Don't miss! Would definitely go again and again.
Our Top Choice for Charleston Walking Tours
Elke M,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Why would you immerse yourself in the Holy City‘s rich and fascinating history with anyone other than a 7th generation Charlestonian? Mr. Burris is a wonderful tour leader, flush with personal stories, unique insights and a repository of knowledge that‘s based on anecdotes and experiences, not just history books. Highly recommend!
History and More
Brand123,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of historic Charleston homes and gardens was incredibly entertaining and informative. Bruce is an amazing storyteller, and as a lifelong city resident with roots that extend to colonial times, our tour incorporated personal, as well as historic, anecdotes. We also accessed private spaces and gardens I have never seen before, with intimate knowledge of the people who lived here. This is a do not miss experience!
Bruce is the Bomb!
sarahgraceb2023,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce was AMAZING! Full of fun and historical information. We got a full 3 hr tour, which was wonderful. While Bruce kept saying we were running behind, we can promise that you will want to spend the full day with Bruce! The entire tour was full of history, fun, and even entertaining community stories! On a side note, half the fun is seeing him run into his friends! Would definitely book again!
Great tour from a true Charlestonian
Jim T,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful walking tour of the French Quarter, and The Battery. We’ve been to Charleston multiple times, but never did a tour. Bruce has a wealth of knowledge as a multigenerational Charlestonian, who grew up in that area, had businesses in the area, is current resident, and now realtor. He knows the families/people that own/owned the various properties that you walk past, and his knowledge spans both the historical and more modern history. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and will do another one with him on the West side of King Street when we visit again.
Bruce was a great guide!...
Christopher B,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruce was a great guide! Such wonderful knowledge of Charleston and was so accommodating for our group!
Knowledgeable guide. He...
KathyAnn M,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable guide. He took us down the alleys and showed us a lot more than most guides do. Enjoyed it!
Great time
Analicia T,
Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. So informative and fun. Thank you so much. Bruce is such a nice human being and knew everything about Charleston history. Thank you for the wonderful memories
Amazing Tour
francessp2020,
Jan 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00FANTASTIC Tour. I had a wonderful time with Mr. Burris. He was very knowledgeable of Charleston and it certainly helped that they were a local. The sights were amazing and the city is absolutely beautiful. I have already recommended my family and friends to this tour.
Historic Charleston golf cart tour
Christi W,
Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Very informative…would definitely recommend. Lots of inside knowledge from a tour guide who was born and raised in the city
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