Charleston History: Iconic Walking Tour

Explore Charleston’s iconic churches and graveyards, uncovering pirate lore and colonial history. Dive into the city’s spiritual and architectural heritage.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Philip’s Church - Gracefully situated on Church Street, St. Philip’s Church is one of Charleston’s most renowned landmarks. Completed in 1836, its magnificent steeple can be seen from afar. Inside, visitors can admire the impressive interior and its cherished organ while reflecting on the notable individuals laid to rest in its graveyard.
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What's Included
  • Professional, Licensed Tour Guide
  • Live Commentary and 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour
  • Entrance into 1-3 Historic Sites (subject to availability as these are active churches)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Charleston’s history with a walking tour that highlights its most renowned structures. Participants will have the opportunity to enter historic buildings and churches, admire distinctive architecture, and listen to tales of Charleston’s past, spanning from colonial times and the Civil War to contemporary preservation efforts….

Location
Washington Square
Broad Street
Tour meets INSIDE Washington Square Park (98 Meeting Street) (map) Look for your guide next to the statue of George Washington. There are many other tour companies operating in the area, so be sure to look for Eric inside the park!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rod_m
Jun 12, 2025
It was a leisurely pace.... - It was a leisurely pace. Erik was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Well worth the time and money.
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Kimss6159rx
Jun 6, 2025
Great intro to Charleston! - I love this tour in Charleston. Diana made everyone feel welcome and as if we were hanging out with local friends. She was able to bring us into a few churches and gave us great recommendations for where to eat after. It was a really enjoyable introduction to the city.
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Janne_b
Jun 5, 2025
Great tour with Eric. - Guide was very knowledgeable and provided in-depth information of everything that we saw. He tailored the tour to our interest and provided a lot of information. Would highly recommend taking a tour with Eric.
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Elizabeth_r
Apr 20, 2025
A Very Personal Feeling Tour - It was a lot of fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and personal. Our group was small, under 20, so we got to get a feel for each other's personalities and interests, too, even though that wasn't a focus of the tour at all. Very memorable!
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Michaelpn2637or
Mar 24, 2025
You’ve got questions? They’ve got answers! - Eric provided an informative and personalized walking tour, perfectly suited for our small group. His tailored approach made exploring Charleston’s rich history and architecture a truly engaging experience. I’d definitely recommend it!
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Kevin_b
Feb 24, 2025
Good - Experienced educated guide. Great story teller. Knowledge about the local history. Personable and friendly.
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539emmiek
Feb 16, 2025
Amazing Tour - Eric was amazing! We just had to tell him what were enjoyed learning about and he made sure to include more of that. Charleston is one of my favorite east coast towns and I learn something new every time I visit. I’ve taken this tour a few times and we always see slightly different things because the guides tailor the tour. They know so much!
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Beccag599
Feb 10, 2025
Wonderful Tour of Charleston - We had a wonderful tour with Eric in Charleston! He truly knows his history and his city and we appreciated the insight he brought to sharing the sites. He was willing to dig into the complexities of Charleston's past while still showcasing it's beauty and culture. We would definitely book again.
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Francescae609
Feb 10, 2025
Must do in Charleston - Older couple loved this tour just absolutely loved Eric got so much out of it it covers so much and you feel like you finally understand how important Charleston is to American history
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Travellight007
Apr 8, 2025
Deceptive Title - The guide was very knowledgeable about the architecture of the city. He gave wonderful examples and pointed out details. He also knew a lot about the history of the city. He was also knowledgeable about flowers but unfortunately we did not visit one garden and you really had to ask many questions about the plants, whereas he offered information about the architecture. When I asked about gardens he said I could go on my own. I did and the gardens were messy or non-existent. So the description of the tour is deceptive. If it was only advertised as an architect tour it would be awesome, but DON'T go on this tour expecting gardens.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).