Charleston: Off The Beaten Path

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Charleston, USA

2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Charleston has much more to offer than lively brunches and charming carriage rides. Take a step off of the beaten path and discover a different part of Charleston during this guided walking tour. You’ll visit a lesser-traveled part of the historic district where you’ll see a serene side of the city. Pass by gardens and visit two stunning churches that showcase ornate interiors and spectacular stained glass windows.

Walk inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
See Pew 43 in St. Michael’s Church where President Washington sat
Visit Battery & White Point Gardens, a former oyster bed converted into a park
Great for families, this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible

What's Included

Guided Tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Charleston City Hall
80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
In front of City Hall near the park

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

St. Michael's Church

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battery & White Point Gardens (Pass By)

Additional Info

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

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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

4.8

based on 33 reviews

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Off the beaten path is the perfect title.

Chris_S, Apr 2023

Evans was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Very personable person. I enjoyed learning about the history and facts about the various stops on the tour. Evans really know a lot about the architecture, fauna, and history about the various houses and churches on the tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Charleston.

Amazing!

Jim_H, Apr 2023

Our guide Evans (a Master Tour Guide - 26 yr’s) was amazing!! It was our first trip here and he made Charleston came alive for us. His knowledge of the city, its history goes well beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Five Stars - Jim

Great back streets tour

David_G, Dec 2022

Evans was an excellent tour guide his route takes you to streets you would not find on your own. The architecture theme shows you the best of historic Charleston.

An exceptionally enjoyable tour.

Michael_L, Dec 2022

Charleston is a beautiful city and we were treated to some of its most impressive spots. Our guide Evans selected stops that included historical homes not usually seen on other tours. These “off the beaten track” spots were some of the most historically important and beautiful sites in Charleston. Thank you for an informative and enjoyable tour.

Deep Charleston

Robert_B, Oct 2022

Our guide Evans was incredibly knowledgeable about Charleston’s architecture and history. He made the people and places come alive. Bravo!

Best Tour in Charleston

Brad_H, Jul 2022

If you thought you knew all of Charleston, you were probably wrong and this is most assuredly the tour you should take. Evans is a bonafide local with a long family history in the low country and amazing stories to tell and sites to show you, from the historic to the modern tidbits this tour doesn’t disappoint. Put it on your must do list if you enjoy history.

Recommend Hidden Gems!

Cristina_M, Jun 2020

My sister and I visited Charleston for the day and decided to check out this tour since it looked pretty interesting. Our tour guide was very kind and extremely knowledgeable about all things Charleston. The Hidden Gems tour was really fun and it was exciting to get to learn some of Charleston history! I definitely recommend this tour!

No show

Margaret_C, Nov 2019

We had a confirmed tour and the guide failed to show up. We were fortunate to join another tour company's group.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

I am so sorry for not meeting you the morning you showed up for the tour. According to our records you did show up a day early. Luckily we were able to transfer you to one of our partners and got you out on a tour that met your schedule.

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