Charleston Signature History Walking Tour: Explore the Past

Charleston, USA

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Government Fees

A $0.50 tour tax is included in each ticket price.
City Licensed and Certified Guide
Strolls through the picturesque historic streets of Charleston
Stops and learning about historical places with the guide focused on the best experience
1.5 hr walking tour where the guide listens to the guests and adjusts based on their interests

Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

46 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
We meet at the Shepheards Tavern Marker located at 46 Broad Street (the corner of Broad and Church Streets). If traveling by car, the closest public parking garage is located just a few minutes walk way, on Queen Street behind the Mills House Hotel.

End point

Rainbow Row
79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This tour lasts about 1.5 hours and our walk will end you at the postcard picture perfect Rainbow Row!

Itinerary

46 Broad St

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Bay Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battery & White Point Gardens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

South of Broad

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Four Corners of Law

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
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

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Awesome and informative tour from Brian!

Charles_S, Jun 2026

Brian was our tour guide, and he was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of Charleston. We were mesmerized by his knowledge and insight into the history of Charleston. We learned so much about the sites on our walking tour, and the walk was on level ground at a leisurely pace yet we covered everything in the tour description. My wife and I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Brian is the tour guide.

Personalized, informative and engaging tour

Caroline_H, Jun 2026

Brian led a tour for just my adult daughter and I, making it personalized according to our interests and history questions about Charlston. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, and we learned so much about the city, its founding, historic leaders, revolutionary and civil war events, enslaved peoples and even the city's trees and wildlife. Brian was an excellent and engaging guide. I would highly recommend his tours especially if you like American history and can appreciate learning all the aspects of Charleston - the good and the bad moments from the city's varied history and people.

Historic Charleston

steve_r, May 2026

Extremely knowledgeable guide and very accommodating! Would definitely recommend this tour for first time visitors to Charleston.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you! We aim to ensure that each and every walking history tour is a memorable experience for you!

Great tour

Ruth_C, May 2026

Great tour of old Charleston by a knowledgeable guide Roy. There were just 2 of us so felt like a private tour! Learned a lot about Charleston history and architecture. Definitely recommend.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much and we enjoyed having you with us for a history walking tour!

Very informative...

Colleen_K, Oct 2025

Very informative especially if you’re interested in Charleston history. Brian was a wealth of knowledge.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for letting me walk you around Charleston and sharing some of our history with you. It was my pleasure and hope to see you again soon!

Beautiful Charleston

laura_k, Sep 2025

This was an amazing tour!! Please book this!! Our guide was so knowledgeable and made this tour fun!! We learned so much...it is so beautiful here!! Thank you Brian!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you! It was wonderful to walk around our beautiful city with you and help you learn more about its history. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your guide for a few hours.

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