Charleston: A Walk Through Charleston History

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Charleston, USA

2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the history of South Carolina’s oldest city, Charleston. Join a local guide for this walking tour that highlights the history, culture, and community of the city. You’ll not only hear historical tales as the city evolved throughout the centuries, but also intimate stories from your guide’s Charleston family history stretching back to 1786. Tour neighborhoods, meet locals, and see well-known landmarks like the Battery, Ft. Sumter, and Rainbow Row.

Enjoy mid-morning tours before the Southern heat rises
Explore the start of the Civil War at White Point Gardens
Wander streets filled with stately mansions
Great for all-age families, this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible

What's Included

Local Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Guide stands to the right of the City Hall building near the gate into Washington Park.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Battery & White Point Gardens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

5.0

based on 65 reviews

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Walking Charleston tour

Arlene_K, Aug 2024

Dennis was our guide and he was amazing with his story telling and knowledge of the city. Walking through Charleston was wonderful to feel, hear and see the history of this majestic historic city. The tour was what the group wanted and he delivered!

Trip through History

H_M, Jul 2024

Even though it was very hot, we enjoyed it all. Our guide was wonderful, full of knowledge and so passionate that we had the impression of being reliving history. It has been our great pleasure to feel his passion for this city.

Great Tour!!

Tom_R, Feb 2024

Our tour guide, Evans, was funny, knowledgeable and full of information both popular and unsung about Charleston that made the tour so enjoyable. His horticultural expertise added to the experience. We highly recommend this tour.

Absolutely the best tour!

MaryC_H, Nov 2023

Stop! Look no further! Evans is who you want to walk you through Charleston. His love for the city and his extraordinary knowledge make his tour an exceptional experience. Evans is the perfect host for an enchanting city.

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. We followed this with a Fort Sumter tour and I learned a lot of Cha

THOMAS_D, Nov 2023

I enjoyed hearing fascinating stories of various homes and places, plants, etc. from a native Charlestonian, Evans.

SEASONED HISTORIAN!

Jude_C, Oct 2023

Evans is a delightful, history-filled expert who has the stories you want to hear! Born and bred here, his family rea hes back to its origins. Don's miss it! Plenty of breaks, too!

Historical walking tour that the others may not tell you.

Donna_H, Oct 2023

The history knowledge of our tour guide made our time spent so interseting. We would definitely do this tour again.

Our tour guide was...

Duey_F, Oct 2023

Our tour guide was remarkably knowledgeable. He kept it fun and interesting. I asked if he was a history teacher. He wasn't, but boy he sure would have made a great one.

Charleston History Tour

Elizabeth_K, Sep 2023

This experience was very nice. The guide Lawrence was amazing very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. I highly recommend this tour

Evans! The best ever!!

Sandra_B, Jun 2022

Our guide is what made our walk the best! He told us interesting stories as we went and his knowledge AND love of both Charleston were so evident! The story about Richard Smalls will forever stick with me. I think what separates Evans from anyone else is his sense of humor! When I return, I will definitely go again, and will make sure Evans is the guide!

Interesting walk, wonderful guide

Dianne_M, May 2022

This is a great way to learn about historic Charleston. Enjoyable Do not hesitate We loved it. Highly recommend it

Great tour

Raymond_S, Jan 2022

Great tour, first time to Charleston and our guide Evans was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston SC.

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