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Charleston Historical Walking Tour
5.0
866 Ratings
Charleston
Experience an exclusive small-group walking tour of Charleston with a Ph.D. historian. Discover the city’s rich history and enjoy a personalized, in-depth exploration unlike any other tour in town.
Experience an exclusive small-group walking tour of Charleston with a Ph.D. historian. Discover the city’s rich history and enjoy a personalized, in-depth exploration unlike any other tour in town.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - The historic Mills House Hotel played an important role in the early part of the American Civil War.
- Dock Street Theater - Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it’s history.
- Pink House Gallery - One of the oldest buildings…
- Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - The historic Mills House Hotel played an important role in the early part of the American Civil War.
- Dock Street Theater - Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it’s history.
- Pink House Gallery - One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, circa 1712
- Washington Square - Historic square in Charleston with multiple monuments.
- Charleston City Hall - Learn about the evolution of this beautiful building that once served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall
- Charleston County Courthouse - Learn about what was once the old South Carolina statehouse.
- St. Michael’s Church - Learn about the fascinating history of Charleston’s oldest church edifice, completed in 1761.
- Heyward-Washington House - See where George Washington stayed while visiting Charleston in 1791.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - See the last public building built by the British in North America and where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
- French Huguenot Church - Learn about the rich history of French Huguenot’s in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.
- French Quarter - Take in the beauty and charm of the French Quarter in Charleston.
- Hibernian Hall - Learn about the building where the seeds of disunion were sown and hear about America’s connection to Greek Revival architecture.
- Fort Sumter National Monument - See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! We do not go out to the fort, we take a look at it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.
What's Included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the…
Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge that I have obtained from that hard work and pass it off to you on the tour. Because I limit the number of guests to 12 and offer a tour that is 45 minutes longer than most in town, you will receive a degree of exclusivity and historical depth that is far greater than what is offered by the larger tour companies in Charleston.
Location
108 Meeting St
Meeting Street
This is the Historic Charleston Foundation gift shop. We meet in front of the building. The front reads “Shop Historic Charleston”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amyho4034ec
Jan 7, 2025
History brought to life - We chose Eric for our tour specifically because of his background as a history professor, and he truly exceeded all of our expectations. His depth of knowledge was remarkable, but what really set him apart were the engaging anecdotes that brought history to life in a way that felt personal and immersive. Eric keeps his groups small, which ensures a more intimate and tailored experience, and he welcomes questions throughout the tour. If you're looking to explore Charleston in a meaningful way, look no further—booking with Eric will leave you with a deeper, richer understanding of this charming and beautiful city.
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Karenknoble
Jan 4, 2025
Best Walking Tour of Historic Charleston! - Eric Lager is a wealth of knowledge! This historical tour was the most informative walking tour that I have ever taken. Eric gladly entertained questions, while moving the tour along. Fantastic!
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Josephhy5484vz
Dec 15, 2024
The Best History Tour - We had our second tour with Professor Lager. He is a great tour guide. Earlier in his career, he was a guide at many places including Historic Williamsburg. From these experiences, he knows how to tell stories and keep people engaged. He later went on to get his PhD in history in important periods in South Carolina history. So his tours now are very layered, and interesting. Don't just see a local who knows a few things. Eric is the real deal.
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Matthew_m
Dec 7, 2024
Great tour with a friendly professor! - Dr. Lager seemingly knew every facet of Charleston history. Thorough tour, friendly guy. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Cynthia_s
Dec 7, 2024
In depth knowledge - Great experience with a small group. Professor is so knowledgable and personable. Learned about American Revolution and Covil War in Houston, visited an old theater, saw beautiful homes, and thoroughly covered the area that was once within the wall around Charleston. Walk was easy!
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Anastasia_m
Dec 6, 2024
Best Tour of Charleston - This tour was the highlight of our trip. Eric’s passion for the city and it’s people is reflected in his personal and professional knowledge about history, historical figures, and architecture. As an independent guide, he didn’t come across as rehearsed which made the experience feel genuine and engaging. Highly recommend!
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Bettyb695
Nov 26, 2024
This is the best tour! - I cannot say enough good things about Eric. He is an excellent guide! Being a Ph.D. history professor, he is an encyclopedia on Charleston and American history! And he is a passionate teacher with a good sense of humor. He patiently answered all of our questions. We learned so much! His tour was worth every penny. If you want to learn accurate history with the best guide, this is the tour for you! We passed other tours which were very crowded. Eric only takes smaller groups, which makes the experience more personable. His direct website is CharlestonHistoryWalk.com (which is the best way to book).
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Alicekd7430iq
Nov 22, 2024
Wonderful afternoon - I spent a wonderful afternoon learning so much of Charleston’s history. Our guide was super knowledgable and went into so much depth explaining the cultural, political and social aspects of Charleston dating back to the 17 century. Along the tour he pointed out architectural highlights giving credit to the specific artists and/or architects. It was totally worth the time and $.
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Robert_f
Nov 22, 2024
Me and my wife's tour with Eric - Eric did an excellent job with the tour. He not only went over events but he went on the cause-and-effect aspect of those events. He also gave details that was able to answer my own personal questions of these events as well. Being a history buff myself, it was a very informative and great experience for both me and my wife! Worth every penny!
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Gai01983
Nov 20, 2024
Interesting Tour of a Unique City! - This tour with Eric was very, very GOOD! It was full of historical information, but was presented so that the information was quick paced and interesting. Our whole family felt like we had a really good feel for the historical center of the city when we were done.
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