Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Charleston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about the history of Charleston on a walking tour with a Charleston native who leads you past some of the city's many heritage sites. As you go, hear about local events related to the American Revolution and the Civil War.
- Explore Charleston on a walking tour
- Learn about Charleston's history from a guide
- Take in the architecture of the city's historical center
- Visit the Charleston Battery
What's Included
- Licensed and Certified Guide
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
In front of City Hall. The building has white marble stairs and round black wrought iron windows.
End point
- Dock Street Theatre135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Itinerary
1
Charleston
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Charleston
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
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- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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 236 reviews
Diane_L, Apr 2026
Friendly, fun. Lots of information and perfect walking tour! Highly recommended!
Nice pace & beautiful city.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! I am happy to know you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for choosing me as your guide to share the Holy City with you!
Leslie_S, Feb 2026
The tour was outstanding, and we highly recommend it. Rachel provided wonderful descriptions of Charleston's history, key events that occurred over time, the architecture of buildings, and life in Charleston through various historical periods. Both she and Kay shared stories, lending insight and humor. This was a marvelous introduction to your lovely city.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour! We love to share the history here in small group settings. Thank YOU for choosing Walk It! Charleston and for sharing your experience!
Marilyn_S, Oct 2025
Interesting and fun! Learned a LOT about my beautiful city!
Kate was extremely knowledgeable. Best guide I've been with in Charleston!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! That means so much to me that you enjoyed my tour as I know you have done others. Thanks again for walking with me and sharing your experience!
Helen_T, Sep 2025
Very nice being in a small group and being able to ask questions. Kay was very informative. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Helen! I'm so glad you scrolled down to find me! I enjoyed meeting you and Ed and I hope you had fun in Charleston. Thanks again for letting me show you around and for sharing your experience here. Safe travels!
Kelly_B, Sep 2025
The tour is a nice way to get a history of the city: war, art, food, vernacular, etc. Kay was our guide. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She was flexible to our needs given that we visited a site on the planned tour already. We recommend Kay if you are visiting Charleston.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Kelly! Yes, I like to keep my groups small so that I can customize the tours. I'm so glad you enjoyed walking with me and thank you for sharing your experience!
Ana_A, Aug 2025
Steve was very knowledgeable. He gave a great overview of the history of Charleston. Very enjoyable tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much Ana! Sorry we got a little wet! I appreciate your kind words! Hope to see you again soon!
angelaslp1, Jul 2025
He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and easy to engage with. He will answer any questions you have to make the most of your trip
Alice_W, May 2025
We had a wonderful time on our walk with Steve, who was a wealth of interesting history and information about Charleston. We enjoyed our walk down hidden alleys what we would have certainly missed on our own. Steve was super patient as we were accompanied by my elderly parents. We were attracted to this tour with its limit of 10 pp; we actually only had 6 in our group which was perfect.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks Alice!! You’re too kind! Loved being with y’all and can’t wait to see you again soon!
Lauren_D, Jun 2024
Steve’s tour of Old Charleston was the highlight of our stay. He’s a “binyah,” and his lifelong knowledge of the area came out through his detailed stories as we visited many fascinating sites around the city. He also seems to know everyone, and lots of people we ran into clearly know him, too. Highly recommended!
Chris_K, Mar 2024
It was all good.
Good tour, Steve was very knowledgeable about history of Charleston and gave very good background.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Chris! I enjoyed being with y’all and please do plan a return trip!
Steve
erik_h, Mar 2024
Steve was a great tour guide. He knew the ins and outs of the city communicated well. It was a lot of fun. You could tell he really loved his job and loved talking about his city.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks so much for these very kind words! Loved being with y’all and hope to see you back again soon!
Denise_C, Mar 2024
Enjoyed our walking tour with Steve. Very informative and a good pace for the walk. The group was relatively small (13 people) and it was easy to stand near enough to hear him while he talked. It was a good mix of history, customs, architecture and folklore.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! It really means a lot to us!And great being with y’all Denise, and hope to see you again!!
Denise_V, Feb 2024
We had a wonderful walking tour with Steve Bailey. He is a wealth of knowledge about Charleston. It was only our group of 4 on the tour so we were able to fully engage with Steve. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks so much Denise! So great to be with y’all and can’t wait to see you again soon!
Steve
Mark_N, Feb 2024
The smaller group tour allowed for a much more personal experience!
Kay was our guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable and energetic tour guide! I'd highly recommend this experience!
lisa_m, Dec 2023
Kay was the best! She knows the history of the city well and makes sure to add parts to the tour unique to your interest. If we visit again, I will be sure to book another tour with her.
Marge_G, Aug 2023
Charleston SC is rich in history. It was a very hot and humid day, so we were lucky to be the only couple on the tour. We were met promptly by Steve Bailey at the City Hall; there we enjoyed the introduction to the city. Walking around the city, Steve gave us wonderful information about the history and importance of the city. We could not get that information if we were on our own. We learned so much and valued this tour. Thank you, Steve.
cmprettyman26, May 2023
Russ was very informative and knew his Charleston history. Accommodating with adjusting the timing of the tour and our ship’s departure. Communication pre tour excellent. Wonderful way to experience our first trip to this beautiful city.
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