Charleston Private Walking Tour: Culture and History
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11 Ratings
Charleston

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Charleston on a private walking tour led by a 7th-generation local guide. Explore fascinating buildings, parks, and monuments while hearing captivating stories.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Unitarian Church in Charleston - Worshipping home to early settlers to Charleston.
  • Battery & White Point Gardens - Military and social area of early day Charleston.
  • Dock Street Theater - Early day theater in Charleston.Home of Porgy and Bess.
  • Heyward-Washington House - Visiting place of President ZGrorge Washington while visiting…
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What's Included
  • Golf cart included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation resident of Charleston, with ancestry tracing back to the colonial period. As a knowledgeable relator, the guide offers deep insights into the people, traditions, and history of this unique American city. Discover the intriguing details of the city’s buildings, parks, and historical monuments, along with the…

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Location
105 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Near the corner of Queen and Meeting Street. Next to the Mills House Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Laura_s
Jan 23, 2026
Private tour with a 7th generation Charlestonian - History comes alive in Charleston as you stroll cobblestone streets with Bruce, a 7th generation Charlestonian who has intimate knowledge of the unique social fabric and chronicles of this special town. Bruce literally has keys to the city as he unlocks gates to fabulous private gardens and escorts you into magnificent buildings that are otherwise not open to the public. I highly recommend that you reach out to Bruce after booking with Viator so that he can customize your private tour to maximize your time in Charleston.
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Deepriver56
Apr 27, 2025
Master Storyteller! - Life long resident really knows the history. Peppered in unique personal anecdotes of the many influential families and homes he is well acquainted with. Don't miss! Would definitely go again and again.
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Elke
Apr 26, 2025
Our Top Choice for Charleston Walking Tours - Why would you immerse yourself in the Holy City‘s rich and fascinating history with anyone other than a 7th generation Charlestonian? Mr. Burris is a wonderful tour leader, flush with personal stories, unique insights and a repository of knowledge that‘s based on anecdotes and experiences, not just history books. Highly recommend!
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Brand123
Apr 26, 2025
History and More - Our tour of historic Charleston homes and gardens was incredibly entertaining and informative. Bruce is an amazing storyteller, and as a lifelong city resident with roots that extend to colonial times, our tour incorporated personal, as well as historic, anecdotes. We also accessed private spaces and gardens I have never seen before, with intimate knowledge of the people who lived here. This is a do not miss experience!
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Sarahgraceb2023
Mar 14, 2025
Bruce is the Bomb! - Bruce was AMAZING! Full of fun and historical information. We got a full 3 hr tour, which was wonderful. While Bruce kept saying we were running behind, we can promise that you will want to spend the full day with Bruce! The entire tour was full of history, fun, and even entertaining community stories! On a side note, half the fun is seeing him run into his friends! Would definitely book again!
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Jim
Mar 9, 2025
Great tour from a true Charlestonian - Wonderful walking tour of the French Quarter, and The Battery. We’ve been to Charleston multiple times, but never did a tour. Bruce has a wealth of knowledge as a multigenerational Charlestonian, who grew up in that area, had businesses in the area, is current resident, and now realtor. He knows the families/people that own/owned the various properties that you walk past, and his knowledge spans both the historical and more modern history. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and will do another one with him on the West side of King Street when we visit again.
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Christopher_b
Feb 22, 2025
Bruce was a great guide!... - Bruce was a great guide! Such wonderful knowledge of Charleston and was so accommodating for our group!
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Kathyann_m
Feb 2, 2025
Knowledgeable guide. He... - Knowledgeable guide. He took us down the alleys and showed us a lot more than most guides do. Enjoyed it!
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Analicia_t
Nov 21, 2024
Great time - Excellent tour. So informative and fun. Thank you so much. Bruce is such a nice human being and knew everything about Charleston history. Thank you for the wonderful memories
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Francessp2020
Jan 10, 2024
Amazing Tour - FANTASTIC Tour. I had a wonderful time with Mr. Burris. He was very knowledgeable of Charleston and it certainly helped that they were a local. The sights were amazing and the city is absolutely beautiful. I have already recommended my family and friends to this tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).