Charleston Footprints Walking Tour

Charleston, USA

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5+ bookings last month.

2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Charleston, South Carolina with a local guide to chat to you about everything from pirates to the American Revolution to Regency-era fashion. See Rainbow Row, St. Philip's Church, Pink House Gallery, Nathaniel Russell House, and more while you stroll through the city. Questions for your guide are more than welcome, so feel free to pick their brain while you sightsee.

The guides have 90 years combined experience giving tours
Learn all about Charleston’s storied past and vibrant present
The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
No two tours are exactly the same

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages is strictly for 18 years old and above only
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

108 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
We meet at the corner of Meeting Street and Chalmers Street, which is cobblestone. GPS 108 Meeting Street . There are nearby parking garages at 85 Queen Street and 95 Queen street.

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

122 E Bay St

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael's Church

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dock Street Theater

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Philip's Church

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circular Congregational Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Powder Magazine

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nathaniel Russell House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battery & White Point Gardens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbes Museum of Art (Pass By)

Pink House Gallery

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Powder Magazine

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

4.1

based on 51 reviews

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Best Tour Guide Ever!

Jamie_D, Mar 2026

Al was fantastic. We were only in Charleston for one full day, and his tour was really the highlight of our trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. As a native Charlestonian and a tour guide for nearly 50 years, he knows the history of this town like the back of his hand. He took his time walking us through the most beautiful neighborhoods; I think he even spent an extra half hour with us! I highly recommend Al and the tour!

Fabulous!

Sybil_G, Sep 2025

This was such a great tour! We had a great time strolling through Charleston with Al, our guide. So much history here and Al is a fabulous guide, shared so much information with us. Definitely recommend!!

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Shelley_F, Jun 2025

Booked excursion via Hotel - confirmation received. The reservation did not reach Charleston Footprints.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We are so sorry that you were not able to tour with us, we can hardly imagine your disappointment API (Application Process Interfacece) issues prevented notification through our payment provider. We have taken steps to prevent reoccurrence including a daily manifest from Viator and a monthly check up by our webmaster. Please call us at 843 433 9324 and we'll make it right'

Tour guide no-showed

Robert_D, May 2025

Tour guide no-showed the tour so we weren’t able to actually go. I’m sure it would have been great as we’ve heard good things from friends.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We apologize for the inconvenience We strive to provide an optimal experience to our guests. Your reservation did not show in the daily manifest and recently we have had Viator customers show up for tours, paid up but not accounted for, This is a system glitch and we are actively investigating the issue. Of course, you have been fully refunded. buy please call 843 433 9324 and we will issue a gift certificate, with no expiration date and transferable, for your trouble.

Charleston walking tour

Yanina_M, Apr 2025

This tour goes deep into the history . The guide is very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a good time

Good tour experience

Sally_D, Nov 2024

Al is a great tour guide of his hometown. He was very knowledgeable about it which made the walk more enjoyable and informative. Four on the tour which made it nice...we asked lots of questions and made it more interesting

Entertaining

Marty_P, Sep 2024

He was very knowledgeable to the history of Charleston. The tour lasted right at 2 hours and was a breeze.

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R_D, Dec 2023

Do not miss this walking tour! Eric is an amazing historian. His narrative brings the story of Charleston to life. We peppered him with questions and he gave detailed answers to every one. We always go on walking tours when we travel and this was an exceptional one.