Charleston Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Charleston on this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore the French Quarter and South of Broad, and learn about the city’s founding and its evolution over time.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charleston City Hall - The tour will begin outside City Hall which is one of the pillars of the “Four Corners of Law”
  • Washington Square - Learn about Washington Square Park
  • St. Michael’s Church - Learn about this historic Church where George Washington once worshipped.
  • Rainbow Row - Learn the history of the famous houses along…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour
  • Explore the residential area ‘South of Broad’
  • Stroll through the Historic District, including the French Quarter
  • View historic churches and city architecture
  • Hear tales from Charleston’s rich history
  • Visit popular landmarks like Rainbow Row
  • Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This 2-hour stroll takes you through Charleston’s Historic District, venturing through the French Quarter streets and residential zones ‘South of Broad’. Listen to the tales of Charleston’s inception, behold historic residences and churches, and observe the city’s architecture. Understand the chronicle of this stunning city—from its pioneer settlers to…

Location
80 Broad St
Broad Street
Please meet your tour guide outside City Hall on the corner of Meeting St and Broad St at the "Four Corners of Law"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Paulcw1171ma
Oct 31, 2024
Charleston historical walking tour - Mark Jones was our guide and he was excellent. He cleverly mixed together plenty of interesting historical facts and amusing anecdotes with the more serious topics of slavery and its impact and consequences. Highly Recommend him.
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Michael_c
Oct 27, 2024
Best part of our trip! - Our guide, Evan, shared a comprehensive overview of Charleston history and related the stories to sites on the tour. He answered many questions from the group and stayed extra to give local advice for dining options. I wish we could have taken him to dinner to keep learning!
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P6796yqelizabethl
Oct 19, 2024
City tour - Dennis was our tour guide and he was fantastic! Great history information and lots of fun facts. He kept us entertained for the whole 2 hours. We would highly recommend this tour
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Bill_w
Oct 18, 2024
Worth every step! - Dennis was great. Loved learning about the history of the city and hearing both the good and the bad about things that have happened in Charleston. I highly recommend that you take the tour.
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Spet
Oct 13, 2024
Historical walking tour - Informative walking tour heavy on history light on architecture. Guide was passionate about Robert Smalls giving a clear vision of the past.
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Abby_s
Oct 13, 2024
Best tour. - Al was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and kept the tour fun. The two hours went by too quickly. Best tour I took in Charleston.
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Paul_s
Oct 5, 2024
Very informative - Our guide was very knowledgeable. You could tell that this was not a job for him. It was a passion. He included historical tidbits.
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Suzanne_h
Sep 29, 2024
Great guide - Al was a great guide! His knowledge was very impressive! We enjoyed learning the history of Charleston.
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Ronald_n
Sep 25, 2024
Great day walking tour - Lawrence was excellent and had the perspective of being a past military officer, which made for a rich perspective. Very informative.
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Jeanette_t
Sep 24, 2024
Dennis is a very good tour guide ! - Dennis made sure we saw many very significant sites in Charleston's history. It's obvious he takes his responsibility seriously and really loves the city. His passion for spreading the word about Charleston is obvious. I'd recommend to others.
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From $25
up to 13 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).