Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Charleston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.
- Visit one of America’s most historic cities
- Enjoy an historic walking tour of Charleston
- Visit the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages
- Small group ensures personal attention
What's Included
- Alleyways & Historic Sites Guided Walking Tour of Charleston
- Small-Group for a more personalized experience
- Go "off the beaten path" and explore the history and beauty of Charleston's enchanting alleyways
- Professional and Licensed Local Guide
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- Explore several alleys and popular points of interest like Rainbow Row
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Please meet your tour guide on the North side of the Old Exchange Building where the benches are.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This guided, narrated, educational tour of historic Charleston, South Carolina begins at the north side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history featuring pirates, patriots and presidents alike, located at 122 East Bay Street.
Visit the city’s oftentimes forgotten alleys and hidden passages that barely pass for streets at all. See points of interest like Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States, the Heyward-Washington House museum and much more, including St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Learn about Revolutionary and Civil War facts and anecdotes while you explore. End your tour near the starting point.
Visit the city’s oftentimes forgotten alleys and hidden passages that barely pass for streets at all. See points of interest like Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States, the Heyward-Washington House museum and much more, including St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Learn about Revolutionary and Civil War facts and anecdotes while you explore. End your tour near the starting point.
1
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
South of Broad
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rainbow Row
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
French Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Philadelphia Alley
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Water bottle recommended
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 2,508 reviews
Janice_D, May 2026
David is an informative and entertaining guide. As a native of Charleston he knew so much about its history and architecture as well as telling us about some of it's customs and traditions. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
lindadecuir, May 2026
Sam was awesome! So much history! It was such a treat to learn from someone who is a history buff! It was a highlight of our trip.
Jill_K, May 2026
Evans shares a wealth of information. If you enjoy history you will love this experience. The alleyways of Charleston are so charming. Would highly recommend.
Julie_H, May 2026
Mark Jones was a great guide- he stopped at places of interest that annotated his narratives. In the end, I had an understanding of what made Charleston the city it is today, and it is knowledge which will stick with me. He didn’t just spout numbers and dates. He has a tremendous fund of a knowledge and demonstrates that in a way that is compelling. He is very good at what he does.
Tami_F, May 2026
Guide was fun and full of Charleston history and knowledge! Got to walk around gorgeous parts of the city and learn interesting facts.
Linda_E, May 2026
Evans was a very experienced knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed learning the story of Robert Smalls and of many other key figures to Charleston history.
Kevin_Z, May 2026
Great experience. Very knowledge and passionate tour guide. Kept good pace. Would highly recommend for any out of town visitors.
Jennifer_M, May 2026
Evans was an amazing guide; knowledgable, friendly and passionate about sharing his city and its charm with others. This tour gives you the opportunity to see the grand design behind many of the cities landmarks and the stories of its founders.
Stella_K, May 2026
David was knowledgeable and funny. Having a guide who grew up in Charleston added a brilliant layer to the tour.
Gregory_B, May 2026
Bruce was so knowledgeable and a great guide. I loved the fact he was as a 7th generation local and knew so much about Charleston!!
robert_s, Apr 2026
Our guide, Bruce, was a 7 th generation Charlestonian with tremendous personal knowledge of the city, history and local traditions. Bruce was friendly, welcomed questions and seemed to love what he was doing. The tour was interesting and fun.
Reggie_H, Apr 2026
We loved this tour! Our guide, Dave, was chatty, funny, and full of great facts & stories about specific locations on the tour and Charleston in general.
Judith_W, Apr 2026
Dave was fantastic.~ personable, well informed, engaging, full of energy, happy to answer questions and funny. Charleston is beautiful and hearing more about it was interesting and helped inform the rest of our trip. Highly recommended tour!!
Kim_C, Apr 2026
Pleasant, informative. Jim was a great tour guide. We saw everything I had hoped to see in downtown Charleston.
Diane_S, Apr 2026
What a great tour and tour guide. Evan Byrd was so passionate about humanity he brought the history of Charleston alive. Highly recommend. Must be able to walk on very uneven surfaces. That’s Charleston! Would do this tour again, so much to learn.
Jen_C, Apr 2026
Great opportunity to see some of Charleston’s history up close and personal with Bruce Burns as your guide.
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
Our guide, Al, is THE BEST! He is personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He took us through alleyways and main streets. We learned so much about Charleston's history and architecture.
Michael_B, Apr 2026
Bruce was very knowledgeable. The tour was super interesting and hit areas that a bus or carriage would not have been able to navigate. Highly recommend
Timothy_V, Apr 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The pace of our walk was nice, and unhurried. We felt we got a good understanding of the history of Charleston and we enjoyed seeing the historic district with our guide.
Jennifer_S, Apr 2026
This tour is a good introduction to Charleston. Our tour guide was friendly & welcomed questions. My 3rd time touring here but I still find out more each time.
Matthew_S, Apr 2026
Such a great tour. Jim was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Saw all the historical sites and beautiful courtyards. Highly recommended
Karen_F, Apr 2026
Evans is a very knowledgeable tour guide! I learned so much on this beautiful walking tour. The history is fascinating
Judy_O, Apr 2026
We totally enjoyed the walk with Evans. He was very knowledgeable about Charleston”s history, both good and bad. Would recommend!!
Valerie_K, Apr 2026
Our guide was so knowledgeable and really gave us fantastic insight into the historic town, its history, its residential neighborhoods, and its people. There are so many little things that we would have never noticed on our own. Highly recommend!!
Darla_N, Apr 2026
Interesting spots and new information about Charleston to learn and explore even after three previous visits.
Alice_B, Apr 2026
Interesting facts about the city that u would never know without taking this tour. Duggan was informative, funny and perfect pace for everyone.
Margaret_R, Apr 2026
Wear comfy shoes. Be prepared to learn a lot. Duggar is a great guide. He knows many of the neighbors downtown.
MaryLynn_F, Apr 2026
Bruce was an amazing guide. He has lived in the neighborhood his entire life and was full of Charleston history and lesser known interesting facts. We both enjoyed this tour
Kathleen_B, Apr 2026
It was very informative and well worth it!! Our guide, Paul, was clear, easy to understand, and helpful.
Bonnie_R, Apr 2026
Lucky us, we got someone who was born and raised in Charleston. Lots of history and knowledge of the area. Had the keys to hidden backyards and personally knew the people in many of the homes. Highly recommend this tour if you like history.
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