Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing 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 walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston’s historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter, and many more.
- Take a walking tour of Charleston, South Carolina
- Visit many of the city’s historic points of interest
- Benefit from the expertise of your professional guide
- Numerous departure times make it easy to schedule
What's Included
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. All tours begin on time. Because there are multiple tour guides leaving from this location, please contact us directly if there are members of your group booked under a different name that you need to be together with.
End point
- South of Broad, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The end location will vary depending on the guide and route taken, but they will always walk you back to the start if requested.
Itinerary
Make your way to the starting point at Charleston City Hall to meet your guide and group. City Hall is one of the pillars of the “Four Corners of Law.” You’ll also view the Courthouse, the Post Office, and St. Michael’s Church, where George Washington is known to have worshipped.
Afterwards, head to the French Quarter to explore landmarks such as the Dock Street Theatre, the first theater in America, St. Philips Church, the Slave Mart Museum, the Powder Magazine, the French Huguenot Church, and the Pink House.
Pass by Rainbow Row, the series of 13 colorful houses along the waterfront. Then head to “South of Broad,” including Battery & White Point Gardens, with views over to Fort Sumter.
Afterwards, head to the French Quarter to explore landmarks such as the Dock Street Theatre, the first theater in America, St. Philips Church, the Slave Mart Museum, the Powder Magazine, the French Huguenot Church, and the Pink House.
Pass by Rainbow Row, the series of 13 colorful houses along the waterfront. Then head to “South of Broad,” including Battery & White Point Gardens, with views over to Fort Sumter.
1
Charleston City Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
French Quarter
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rainbow Row
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Battery & White Point Gardens
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
- This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
- Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time as all tours begin promptly
- Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
- Please use the restroom prior to the tour as there are no public restrooms along the tour route
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Q:Is there parking available near the departure point for the 2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour?
A:There are several “pay as you go” parking garages and open-air lots scattered throughout the downtown area. If you are joining us for the Charleston History Tour, we recommend the parking garage at 85 Queen Street.
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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 6,395 reviews
GordonLogan, Mar 2026
Amy was terrific! Very knowledgeable about Charleston history, and great sense of humor. The 2 hours went by very quickly, highly recommend this tour - with Amy!
Steve_F, Mar 2026
Tour guide was very informative but too long-winded. Not enough walking. We were standing in spots for too long.
NADDIA_P, Mar 2026
Al was not good, too much about buildings, which was good to know but nothing about the history of Charleston when there is so much history here. We learned more with the 1 hour carriage tour than 2 hours with him.
Whitney_L, Mar 2026
Communication from Viator was great. Our guides knowledge of the city and history was outstanding. He was fun loving, engaging and the perfect balance for those who have never visited Charleston before to those who have been there many times. Everyone learned something new.
Armando_G, Mar 2026
Excellent tour and tour guide. Hard to go wrong with this tour, Charleston is so beautiful and the tour was well done. Duggar was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and fun!
William_M, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Al, was equally knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of Charleston as well as the current life there. I highly recommend.
Cristina_T, Mar 2026
We loved learning about Charleston’s history and architecture in a fun and hands on way! Al, our tour guide was great!
Janice, Mar 2026
Wear comfy shoes as you will walk/stand the whole tour. There is not anywhere offered to go to the bathroom(so go before the tour starts) or purchase water so take your own. Was a great tour and Amy was full of historical facts and storys
Arlene_M, Mar 2026
Amy was very informative, and I liked her maps and 3D model of old Charleston. I enjoyed learning about Charleston's history.
John_K, Mar 2026
Al was a great tour guide. He really knows the history. Al Is passionate about the subject and has a great delivery. Also, he mixes in some humor and relates it to the crowd. Al is awesome!
Jodie_S, Mar 2026
Duggar was a phenomenal tour guide—a great mix of informative and entertaining. He showed us around the Historic District, the French Quarter, and more. He went above and beyond to also provide tips on things to do while in town. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Charleston.
Felicia_G, Mar 2026
Dennis is a phenomenal tour guide. His expansive knowledge of US history made this one of our best walking tours.
Super time spent..ask for Dennis!
Jody_H, Mar 2026
Our guide, Duggan, was knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. We learned a lot about the lovely city of Charleston!
Shermi_P, Mar 2026
Very informative, learned a lot about how it became a colony and development before the civil war. Amy was a great tour guide
Tina_S, Mar 2026
Amy was the best tour guide. Fun-spirited and super knowledgable. She never allowed a dull moment. I highly recommend this tour.
Philip_K, Mar 2026
Our guide Al was a wonderful and knowledgeable South Carolinian. He was informative, interesting and funny. He gave us great detail as well as littler known facts. It was a fun and thoroughly enjoyable tour.
I highly recommend this and ask for Al if you can.
Ann_H, Mar 2026
Great tour of the city.. Al was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour. It is great.
Patricia_H, Mar 2026
A delightful 2 hour, information packed stroll through Charleston’s historic district. Al was our tour guide and he did a great job presenting the material and providing enough humor to keep our attention!
Jane_C, Mar 2026
Dennis was so knowledgeable and absolutely engaging. We hung on to every word. Such a wonderful tour. Thank you!!
Ben_O, Mar 2026
My wife and I went on a historic walking tour of Charleston, and it was an entertaining experience for both of us. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and truly enhanced the overall tour. We’re already looking forward to taking another guided tour with this company the next time we’re in Charleston.
Mary_A, Mar 2026
Great walking tour. Our guide Al was both humorous and so knowledgeable- he made this experience an excellent intro to his city.
Linda_G, Mar 2026
Great walking your, we got to learn about the Charleston history and the beautiful architecture. The guide was very knowledgeable
Susan_B, Mar 2026
Amy was great. She is extremely knowledgeable with a ton of visuals from her backpack including a 3D replica.
Nicholas_c, Mar 2026
Excellent tour with Al. Made our visit to Charleston. Definitely recommend the walking tour, not too far and gentle walk through history architecture with a great knowledgable guide.
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Kathi_Y, Mar 2026
Very informative. Lots of walking so come prepared for the weather! Keep close to the guide to hear him/her. So many interesting facts!
Heidi_M, Mar 2026
Our tour guide (Paul) was FANTASTiC! He was very knowledgable of Charleston, both historically and socially. We loved hearing about the wonderful homes, neighborhoods, and the significance in the rich history of the city.
Neylan_M, Mar 2026
Paul was fantastic. A perfect amount of history and story. He was sensitive to our needs as a group and loves what he does.
Megan_S, Mar 2026
Amy was great!! She was interactive, energetic, informative and even had her own bag of tricks… book of maps, 3D homemade diagram, etc to help understand everything she was telling us.
Katherine_K, Mar 2026
The Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour was great! Our tour guide Al was awesome!! He mixed in his wit and humor with the knowledge and insight he shared. Al was very personable and made guests feel comfortable with asking questions and chatting in between stops. I strongly recommend this tour, and you will be lucky to get Al as your guide!
Lynn_T, Mar 2026
A wonderful walking tour with Evans as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic and we learned so much from him. He made everything interesting and the pace was perfect. I would recommend this walking tour and Evans was the best guide
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