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Charleston Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture
4.9
199 Ratings
Charleston
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:
1 day
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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 Rainbow Row.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Learn about the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
- Battery & White Point Gardens - Stroll along the seawall and learn about the inhabitants of the stately Mansions along the “Battery”.
- The Powder Magazine - Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour. Visit at your leisure before or after the tour
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 included
- Accompanied by a Professional & Licensed Local Guide
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 the present day.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Water bottle and comfortable shoes recommended
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(199 Ratings)
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April_l
Aug 16, 2024
Best tour - This is the best walking tour. This was a very informative tour and I would recommend to anyone. Had a blast
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Vanessa_c
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing walking tour - It was very interesting and I learned a lot of the history of Charleston and also of South Carolina.
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Kaitlyn_r
Jul 2, 2024
Great time - Lawrence did a fantastic job! We learned so much history about the city and the timing was just right
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Thomas_b
Jun 25, 2024
2 hours to learn a little bit of Charleston - great if new to city. - Pleasant two hour walking tour covering 3.5 miles of harbor and downtown areas. Historical and current stories on city, people, and events. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We had a group of 14 on a hot, humid, and drizzly June day
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802tiffanyj
Jun 24, 2024
Knowledgeable and Engaging - Lawrence was extremely knowledgeable and engaging…good balance of historical and contemporary…highly recommend.
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Joseph_m
Jun 22, 2024
Great way to spend 2 hours! - Dennis was our guide. He brought the history of Charleston to life. We had been here before but didn’t learn the history and Charleston’s impact to the formation of the United States.
Great Tour, Highly recommend!
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Sandra_s
Jun 12, 2024
We would love to go on a tour with our guide again - Our tour guide did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston & the area.
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Sabina_h
Jun 3, 2024
Wonderful - Mark Jones excelled. Mr. Jones made Charleston history very interesting Great tour, didn’t want it to end
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W7123yacindyt
May 27, 2024
So glad we did this! - Fantastic tour! Charleston is beautiful and our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging! I would highly recommend this tour.
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Steven_l
May 27, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour - Our tour guide Mark was excellent. He is very knowledgeable regarding the history and architecture of Charleston. His presentation and friendly personality are welcoming. We enjoyed the walking tour more than the carriage tour.
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