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Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

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Charleston, USA
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  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

A walking tour of Charleston is especially pleasant when done in a small group of just 15 people or fewer. Discover the best tours in Charleston without the hassle of overcrowded sidewalks as you follow your guide through the historic French Quarter, past the majestic mansions of Broad Street, and down to the Charleston Battery As you walk, your guide regales you with tales of Charleston's fascinating history, which is all too easy to miss if you forgo a guide.
  • Charleston walking tour with French Quarter, Broad Street, and more
  • Glean insight into Charleston’s history that you might miss on your own
  • Stroll to top destinations around the Charleston peninsula
  • Hill-free city is easy to walk around for active travelers

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 108 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

    We meet at the corner of Meeting Street and Chalmers Street

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

1

Circular Congregational Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

The Powder Magazine

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

St. Philip's Church

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

French Huguenot Church

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Dock Street Theater

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Four Corners of Law

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Old Slave Mart Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

St. Michael's Church

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Rainbow Row

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

The Battery

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Fort Sumter National Monument

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Nathaniel Russell House

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
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

4.7
based on 284 reviews
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Phillip_S, Mar 2026
It’s a bit disappointing and disrespectful to get a cancellation at 4:45 pm for a tour that was supposed to be at 2:30 pm. We showed up well in time for the 2:30pm tour, waited over 15 minutes without any notification of cancellation. We asked the other tour guides who said Al can sometime run late. So we waited, only to get an email at 4:45pm saying the tour was cancelled because we didn’t book in time??? If that was the case close the portal so that pleoke cannot book it. While it’s no sweat off Al’s back and he’ll do more tours, my wife and I are really disappointed with the lack of professionalism.

Hard to have a tour when the guide doesn't show

Scott_W, Jan 2026
The guide did not show up. Call and SMS to the tour operator went unanswered. Five people missed their tour.

Great walking tour of Charleston’s old city

TARA_F, Nov 2025
Al really knows Charleston and is an entertaining, informative, and hospitable guide. We especially enjoyed his depth of knowledge about the amazing architecture in the French Quarter. And he gave us well more time than our tour was scheduled for—so wear your best walking shoes!

Very Informative and...

Christina_Z, Nov 2025
Very Informative and great to see all the old homes. Only issue was the guide was very hard to understand

Great orientation to Charleston

Joy_B, Sep 2025
This tour was a great overview of the city and it's historic role in the Civil war. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Fantastic tour with Al

Jennifer_V, Jun 2025
We had a fantastic tour around Charleston with Al who was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we passed. Would highly recommend

So So Tour

JANEEN_W, May 2025
Guide is well informed. However, he spoke too fast and often difficult to understand at times. Disappointed overall.

Bruce is a wonderful tour guide!

Elizabeth_S, Apr 2025
Bruce was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us on a lovely tour while sharing so much history! Highly recommend Bruce!!

Just ok

lizwatters314, Apr 2025
It was ok but he talked to the buildings not the group. I would not recommend but it wont let me say no.

Our tour guide was...

ORIT_F, Mar 2025
Our tour guide was excellent- very knowledgeable with lots of history and local stories which made for a very worthwhile experience! Highly recommended!

Interesting, felt he knew...

Gretchen_M, Jan 2025
Interesting, felt he knew and loved the city. Good length. Able to book the day of when other plans fell through.

Worth the experience

Laura_T, Dec 2024
Very knowledgable guide. Meeting spot was well organized. Tour took us to areas we would never have seen in our own.

Visiting Charleston for 1 day

Marcia_G, Dec 2024
The city is beautiful and the tour took us to areas we would not find on our own. However there was a group of 19 and Al took a larger group and Bart had a group of 6. We heard many personal stories and saw many of his friends houses. We would have liked more Charleston history

Great tour!

Mary_O, Dec 2024
Our tour was excellent. Given by a native South Carolina local who had personal stories to add to the history which was an unexpected plus. Very knowledgeable.

Walking tour Charleston SC

Nancy_E, Dec 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Alfred Ray. He is very knowledgeable about Charleston SC and kept us entertained for the entire tour. The history is fascinating. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Charleston SC.

No show

Mitch_W, Oct 2024
I went to the designated location at the designated time, and no one was there. I showed my e-ticket to another tour guide who was starting another tour at that same time and place, who confirmed I was in the right place at the right time, and that in fact a mistake must have been made by the booking company. So he was kind enough to allow me to join his tour for free, so it all worked out just fine.

Great intimate tour, you won't just see the usual spots on any tour.

Allison_R, Oct 2024
We met with Bruce our tour guide, a native born Charleston gentleman. It was my husband and I and one other lovely woman from Westchester, NY. Bruce told us in advance he would be sharing his stomping grounds of where he grew up. We got such a great tour leading us down all sorts of secret walkways and alleys. A story with each stop that made each marker much more memorable. I would highly recommend the tour. We got to see parts of downtown Charleston that only a local could know about and share.

A fun experience

Erin_R, Oct 2024
Al was kind and informative! He took us all over and made sure my daughter was able to keep up with the group. It was nice to be in a small group and the ladies with us were great! Al gave us restaurant tips and suggestions.

Charleston History walk

Susan_C, Oct 2024
Our tour guide Al was a very pleasant historian, who knew everything you would want to know about Charleston‘s history. He answered our questions as we leisurely strolled through the city . One of the highlights was visiting Saint Michaels church.

Excellent and informative tour.

Nechama_K, Sep 2024
Al gave us a lively, fascinating, and knowledgeable tour of Charleston and an overview of its history. His deep connections to the community provide an added dimension from the inside of Charleston life.

Best walking tour I have ever taken!

Sherry_G, Sep 2024
My first trip to Charleston and so much to do, so much to see, so many beautiful historic homes, so much lhistory. . .where does one start? A friend suggested a historic walking tour and she was right. Linda, our guide was so well versed and knowledgeable. She answered all questions and had great antidotes. I would not hesitate to take another of her tours

Perfect way to get to know the city

Deborah_K, Jun 2024
Our tour guide Al was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. We felt like we really learned a lot while getting to see highlights of the beautiful city environment

Great tour but would have liked guide to have been on time

Glenn_S, May 2024
The guide was very knowledgeable about not only Charleston sights but its history. As a history buff I really enjoyed his input.

Learned a lot

Neil_H, May 2024
Excellent tour by a true local with great insights. Learned a lot about the town and the history. Well worth the time.

Very enjoyable and informative

Robert_E, Apr 2024
Al, the guide was very personable and knowledgeable, Especially about the different styles of architecture. Very informative tour.

A great tour of the French Quarter and the history of the city.

David_S, Apr 2024
I loved seeing specific, historical places in Charleston. Walking historical streets and learning about the history of the city.

Our tour guide was fantastic and gave us very detailed historical information . He was great!

Maggie_M, Apr 2024
This was our first time in Charleston and this tour really helped us get to know the city as well as its history.

One of the best tours we’ve ever experienced Al, our guide, was simply phenomenal!

ROBIN_D, Apr 2024
Charleston is a wonderful city, rich in history and Al, our guide brought all that history to life !

Just do it.

Kevin_D, Mar 2024
Weather was perfect for a stroll though historic Charleston. Erik was the perfect southern gentleman to lead us along the way. I enjoyed the mixture and intertwined information from history and architecture.

Great tour

Tara_W, Mar 2024
Eric our tour guide was very knowledgeable… a small group which was nice and allowed him to interact with us all.. thanks again

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