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- Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
- Map Marker Departure Location: In front of City Hall at 80 Broad St. on the corner of Meeting St. and Broad St.
Enjoy a Walking Tour Through Historic Charleston
On our walking tour through this wonderful city, we encounter hundreds of historic homes and buildings and stately churches as well as perfectly manicured lawns and impressively designed gardens. From 1670 through the Civil War and up to the Charleston Modern Renaissance period, our licensed guides entertain you with Charleston’s rich and colorful history.
Please note that stops along the tour vary depending on the tour guide, but you can generally expect to see some of the following points of interest on the tour:
- Rainbow Row
- French Quarter
- Old Exchange Building
- St. Philip’s Church
- St. Michael’s Church
- Views of historic Fort Sumter
- White Point Gardens, the “Battery”
Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour! Just show them your ticket at the door. Visit the museum at your leisure before or after your walking tour. Located at 79 Cumberland St. Click here for more info and opening hours: The Powder Magazine Museum
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Our Charlestonian tour guides tell you everything you want to know about the history of Charleston — and more. Whether you need directions to your next tour, recommendations on where to get the best grits, or just a few cool facts about Charleston history, we’ve got you covered. Our licensed guides have over 130 years of combined tour guiding experience. Most of us are Charleston natives, and some of our guides are even accomplished historians and docents. What we all have in common? A passion for Lowcountry history.
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Charleston is a living museum with century-old mansions and numerous historic sites. Guided Charleston walking tours are a great way to experience the history and charm of "The Holy City." Depending on your interests, you will find tours on history, architecture, pirates, art, food, and ghosts.
One of the most popular Charleston walking tours, the evening Ghost Walk, will take visitors on a journey to spooky cemeteries and haunted alleyways while learning about Charleston's sordid past. Take The Bulldog Ghost Tour and visit the haunted Old City Jail, or take the Ghost City Tours of Charleston and visit one of Charleston's paranormal hot spots, the Unitarian Church Graveyard.
Another favorite tour, especially with families, is Charleston Pirate Tours. Join Eric, Sabrina, and their trusty parrot on an exploration of piracy in the Holy City. Find answers to questions including why Blackbeard set up a blockade in Charleston Harbor, which pirates were hung in White Point Gardens, and which popular sayings have their roots in piracy. Both children and adults will enjoy Charleston Pirate Tours.
A favorite tour with Foodies is a Charleston Food Tour. These tours involve sampling some exceptional cuisine from some of the most talented chefs in Charleston. Visitors will walk and taste their way through history, while learning about how Lowcountry cuisine has evolved in Charleston.
Most Charleston walking tours last about two hours, and you may need to make reservations in advance, because many of them sell out early. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes, put on sunscreen, and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
History Walking Tours
Chucktown Tours (843) 885-8802
Join our historians as we stroll through 350 years of history, as Chucktown Tours shows you the exciting history of Charleston, South Carolina, in a fun, interesting, and accurate way.
Historic Charleston Tours (843) 425-3076
Mike Frederick is a licensed city guide that has lived in the Old and Historic District for more than 25 years. He can give you a perspective that few others can. Travel little known pathways and learn of 350 year old traditions that are still practiced today.
Two Sisters Historic Walking Tours (843) 270-9945
Sisters Mary and Therese are native Charlestonians whose family first arrived in the area in 1793. These retired attorneys love sharing their knowledge of Charleston's vibrant history and its famous landmarks. Tours are $25 per person.
Oyster Point Walking Tours (843) 729-4662
Oyster Point Historic Tours was started by College of Charleston graduates with backgrounds in history, theater, and language. These graduates wanted to create an immersive and entertaining experience, while also being honest about Charleston's history. Tours are $20 per person.
Charleston Footprints (843) 478-4718
Seventh-generation Charlestonian Michael Trouche is an award-winning journalist and author. He thoroughly explains Charleston’s unique history and culture from its founding in 1670 until the present day. Tours are $25 per person.
Free Tours by Foot (843) 580-4019
This name your price walking tour guarantees you will find your tour interesting and of the highest quality, or it's free. An expert guide will introduce you to this historic city, answer questions, and offer advice on places to visit. Each person will be charged a mandatory $3 booking fee.
Lowcountry Walking Tours (843) 410-9688
This group of Charlestonians and educators are eager to share unique stories and insights on Charleston's history. They offer daily intimate walking tours, including their most famous, The Charleston's Alleys and Hidden Passages tour. Tours start at $20 per person.
Say Charleston Private Photo Walking Tour (843) 224-1770
Tenth generation Charlestonian and award-winning professional photographer Liz Legare Duren takes guests on an informative tour around the city, while taking pictures of them among beautiful backdrops. Tours are $30 per person (2 person minimum).
Charleston in a Nutshell (843) 697-6140
Jeff Zimmerman, an eighth generation Carolinian, has a passion for history and southern culture. Enjoy a history by candlelight walking tour, where you will learn about Charleston's people, culture, and history all by candlelight. Tours are $15 - $23.
Charleston Sole Walking Tour (843) 364-8272
Brian Simms is a native Charlestonian whose family first arrived in the area in 1707. His two-hour walking tour will introduce you to popular landmarks and hidden gems. Tours are $25 per person.
Pineapple Tour Group (877) 553-1670
Enjoy the charming streets of Charleston as you stroll through three hundred years of history. Walk in the footsteps of politicians, patriots, and pirates, that shaped the history of the South. Tours are $35 - $40 per person.
Charleston History Tours (843) 901-9283
Joyce Weir, a student of photography and graphic design, offers a walking tour with photographic tips and composition for the best shots. Charleston is full of mystery, romance and southern charm, which makes for an amazing walking tour. Tours are $55 per person.
Ed Grimball's Walking Tour (843) 813-4447
Ed Grimball, a 12th generation Charlestonian, has been giving tours of Charleston for over 20 years. Ed offers a laid-back blend of history, architecture, and storytelling. His tours last about three hours, which is the longest walking tour in Charleston. Tours are $22 per person.
Walks of Charleston (843) 478-7573
Walks of Charleston, a family owned company, gathers together a knowledgeable team of guides who are passionate about the architecture, culture, and history of Charleston. The History Tour is a great introduction to Charleston. Tours are $20 - $25 per person.
Tommy Dew's History Tour (843) 853-8687
Tommy Dew has been giving tours of the downtown historic district for over 20 years. Guests will walk from the Market, through the old walled city, and to the Battery. Along the way, you will pass historic homes, churches, buildings, and gardens. Tours are $25 per person.
Charleston Old Walled City Tours (843) 343-4851
Al Ray, owner of Walled City Tours, is a seventh generation Charlestonian who has been giving tours in Charleston for almost 40 years. Join Al on a stroll of quaint alleys, grand mansions, and the beautiful waterfront. Tours are $26 per person.
Charleston Tea Party Walking Tours (843) 722-1779
Marianne Wichmann, the grande dame of walking tours, will take you to the center of the Old Walled City of Charles Towne. You will learn about historic homes, famous buildings, and private gardens. After the tour, you will return to Marianne's for a refreshing glass of tea. Tours are $25 a person.
Charleston Strolls (843) 766-2080
Charleston Strolls opened in 1979 with the first daily walking tour of the Charleston historic district. Take a fascinating stroll with stories of Charleston’s rich history and colorful past, or roam inside the eerie 215-year-old city jail during daylight hours. Tours are $37 per person.
Charleston Promenades
Before moving to Charleston in 2003, Martine Dulles was a docent at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Martine offers historic city tours, holy city tours, architecture tours, and plantation tours in French and English. Contact Martine for tour pricing.
Uniquely Charleston Tours (843) 708-4483
Paul Garbarini offers small, custom tours on your schedule with only the people in your party. Guests are in for a wildly informative and fascinating tour of Charleston. Call Paul for pricing.
Walking Charleston (843) 412-8225
Skip Evans, a fifth-generation Charleston native, offers small intimate tours of the Holy City. Study the architecture of grand antebellum homes, visit historic attractions, and listen to stories about the people and events that helped shape a nation. Tours are $55 per person.
Ghost Tours
Ghost City Tours of Charleston (888) 859-5375
Ghost City Tours of Charleston, strives to be the best choice for ghost tours. You will journey to the most haunted places including alleys and graveyards, as guides present stories of Charleston's colorful and tragic past. Tours are $27-$37 per person.
Walks in History
Experience a tour led by best-selling Charleston authors Geordie Buxton and Ed Macy. Learn about a Citadel cadet who haunts a local hotel, orphans who haunt a dorm at a Charleston College, and a good spirit in a Freedman Methodist graveyard, to name just a few. Tours are $22 - $33 a person.
Old Charleston Walking Tours (843) 568-0473
Old Charleston Walking Tours has guides with years of research and storytelling experience. Their most famous tour, Pleasing Terrors, features stories about creepy history, haunted places, and forgotten folklore. Tours are $30 a person.
Tour Charleston (843) 723-1670
The founder of Tour Charleston, Julian Buxton, is the author of the best selling book The Ghosts of Charleston. Listen to supernatural stories including the headless Confederate soldier on the city's High Battery and unexplained events on the Cooper River Bridge. Tours are $22 - $34 per person.
Bulldog Tours (843) 722-8687
This nighttime tour is the first official walking tour of Magnolia Cemetery previously off limits to commercial tour companies. The 90-minute walking tours promise the best of Magnolia's history, mystery, and spirits. Tours are $37
Ghosts of the South (843) 343-9255
Ghosts of the South has nightly guided walking ghost tours led by professional, licensed guides who have at least ten years experience. The tour will weave through Charleston's Old and Historic District, mixing ghost stories and history. Tours are $28 a person.
Ghostwalk (843) 720-8687
Tricia Goron, born and raised in Charleston, has been a registered guide for almost 20 years. Take an evening tour with her and learn about Charleston's haunted past while visiting some of Charleston's oldest cemeteries and graveyards. Tours are $28 - $50 a person.
Culinary Tours
Charleston Culinary Tours (843) 259-2966
Charleston Culinary Tours combine food and drinks with unique historic tours highlighting Lowcountry cuisine and cocktails. The tours will allow you to sample some of the finest food and meet with the owners and chefs of these amazing restaurants. Tours start at $75 a person.
Other Charleston Walking Tours
Pub Tours 843-577-5535
Pub tours last approximately 2 ½ hours long and covers between three and five historic Charleston pubs throughout the course of the tour. Appetizers for everyone are served along the way, at a couple of the pubs we visit. Tours are $42 a person.
Charleston Segway Tours 843-730-3464
Segway Tours of Charleston is a unique, fun way to see Charleston. Enjoy a one or two-hour historic guided tour while riding on a Segway. Training is included, and no experience is necessary. Tours are $57 - $77 a person.
Charleston Bicycle Tours (843) 881-9898
Charleston Bicycle Tours aim to share their love of the Lowcountry, its history, culture, and people. They believe the best way to see Charleston is on two wheels. It’s slower than a car, allowing you to take in all of the sights, sounds and smells around you. Tours start at $1695 a person.
Charleston Steeplechase Tours (843) 437-8758
Charleston Steeplechase is the only company offering running tours in Charleston. The tour is a 4-mile jog through the historic district with about 12 stops and accommodates all running abilities. Tours are $30 per person.
Charleston Pirate Tours (843) 442-7299
The owners of Charleston Pirate Tours, Eric and Sabrina, are native South Carolinians with backgrounds in tourism and theater. As they lead you through the French Quarter and along the waterfront, you will explore piracy and hear stories of famous pirates, including Blackbeard. Tours are $25 per person.
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Visit Charleston's top sights with an easygoing walking tour.
With plenty of secret alleyways and hidden gems, Charleston, South Carolina , is best explored on foot. To take in the Holy City's deep history, rich cuisine and vibrant scenery, slow down and see all the top attractions with a walking tour. U.S. News gathered 10 of the best walking tours in Charleston by consulting both traveler sentiment and expert opinion. Lace up your walking shoes and start exploring.
Two Sisters Tours
Price: From $25 Duration: 2 hours
Let longtime locals lead the way on a trip with Two Sisters Tours. On this two-hour history tour, sibling guides take you through the charming streets their family has called home for seven generations. You'll hear tales of Charleston's famous historical characters and the events that have shaped the city. Along the excursion – which explores about 18 city blocks – you'll pass signature landmarks, including St. Michael's Church and Rainbow Row . Reviewers love the informative guides and the "insider's perspective" they share as Charlestonians, as well as the tour's scenic route. Tourgoers also appreciate that guides don't sugarcoat Charleston's role in the American slave trade.
Tours run at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. There is an additional weekday tour at 2 p.m., weather permitting. Tickets start at $25 per person; reservations are required.
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Bulldog Tours – Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour
Price: From $90 Duration: 2.5 hours
From fried green tomatoes and collard greens to sweet tea and barbecue, Lowcountry cuisine is an integral element of the Charleston dining scene. On this 2 1/2-hour walking food tour, a local guide will take you and up to 11 other participants on a journey through the city to learn its history while making sure your inner foodie is fully satisfied. In total, you'll visit three restaurants and two specialty shops. Reviewers rave about the informative experience and variety of samples, as well as the helpful tour guides. Many suggest booking this tour for one of your first days in Charleston so you can make use of the guide's recommendations throughout the rest of your trip.
Tours leave at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Tickets cost approximately $90 per person and cover all tastings and water. Hungry for more? Bulldog Tours also hosts a walking tour dedicated to the restaurants and museums within the South of Broad neighborhood, such as the Edmondston-Alston House .
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Lowcountry Walking Tours – Charleston's Alleys and Hidden Passages
Price: From $30 Duration: 2 hours
Stroll through Charleston's picturesque alleys with the help of Lowcountry Walking Tours. During this two-hour tour, your guide will lead you through the network of lush (and often hidden) passages. Throughout the tour, you'll hear the historical anecdotes that tie the streets together. You'll visit between four and six alleyways within the historic district, as well as some other points of interest. Reviewers love the architectural angle and the charismatic, insightful guides.
Tickets cost approximately $30 per person. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. When you're ready to see more, the company also hosts tours of historic downtown Charleston.
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Free Tours by Foot – Charleston Architecture Tour
Price: Free Duration: 2 hours
Did you know that Charleston's buildings feature every style of architecture? On this two-hour tour, your guide will teach you the city's vibrant history through its architecture. St. Philips Church, the Nathaniel Russell House and the Miles Brewton House are among the sights you'll learn about along the approximately 1.5-mile walk. Reviewers applaud the enthusiastic and accommodating guides and recommend the tour even for those who may not consider themselves architecture buffs.
While the cost is on a pay-what-you-like basis, there is a $3 administration fee per ticket and reservations are required. Tours are generally offered Monday and Thursday; exact times vary by day. Free Tours by Foot also hosts walking tours focused on ghost stories and the Civil War.
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Charleston Sole Walking Tours – History, Culture, & Architecture Tour
Price: Adults from $30; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours
See Charleston through the eyes of a local with Charleston Sole Walking Tours. Brian Simms, a 10th-generation Charlestonian, or a member of his team will take you on a two-hour tour of the city. You'll stroll through hidden alleys and tree-lined streets to iconic landmarks and sites of famous Charleston historic events. Sights include St. Michael's Church, Rainbow Row, the Dock Street Theatre and the Old Slave Mart Museum. Your guide will go beyond the usual textbook tour, which reviewers love, and give you a rich walking layout of the city.
Tickets start at $30 for adults and $20 for children 6 to 12. Tours run at 9:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Charleston Sole also offers private and group tours.
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Walks of Charleston – Charleston History Tour
Price: Adults from $25; kids from $18 Duration: 2 hours
Satisfy your inner history buff with Walks of Charleston. On this roughly two-hour tour, you'll visit sites that date back to before the Civil War and Charleston's modern renaissance, including City Hall, the French Quarter and the Battery . Along the way, your guide will share stories of the city's founding, as well as insights into several of its signature buildings. Reviewers love the energy of the guides and the insider knowledge. If you're visiting Charleston in the summer, travelers recommend a morning tour to avoid the midday heat.
Tours are offered multiple times daily starting at 9:30 a.m. Tickets start at $25 per adult and $18 per child ages 6 to 12. Tickets for children 5 and younger are free. Walks of Charleston also hosts tours of the city's alleys and private tours with custom experiences.
Tour Charleston at Buxton Books – The Ghosts of Charleston Tour
Price: Adults from $35; students from $25 Duration: 80 minutes
Charleston is full of haunted tales, and there's no better way to acquaint yourself with the city's ghosts than on a walking tour. On this 80-minute excursion, a guide will lead you around the historic district past dusk to regale you with legends and supernatural occurrences derived from "The Ghosts of Charleston" book. During the evening stroll, you'll enter the Unitarian Church graveyard, a site that dates back to the late 1700s. Reviewers rave about the graveyard's eerie atmosphere and the educational, engaging tour guides. They also say this experience is suitable for families with kid ages 10 and older.
Tours are offered at 7:30, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets cost approximately $35 per adult and $25 for students with an ID; discounts are also available for seniors and members of the military. For a less spooky tour of the Holy City, consider the company's The Lost Stories of Black Charleston Tour.
Charleston Culinary Tours – Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour
Price: From $85 Duration: 2.5 hours
If you're looking to experience Charleston through your taste buds, allow Charleston Culinary Tours to oblige. On this 2 1/2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter and City Market , you'll experience the city's food and beverage scene with the help of a knowledgeable foodie guide. Stop into four local restaurants and learn about culinary history while sampling classic Lowcountry flavors. Reviewers love the samples of local cuisine and the historical tidbits from the knowledgeable guides.
Tours are offered multiple times a day (as early as 10 a.m. and as late as 4 p.m., depending on the day). Tickets cost approximately $85 per person. The company runs a variety of other tours, including a culinary tour of upper King Street.
Charleston History Walk by Eric Lager, Ph.D.
Price: Adults from $35; kids from $20 Duration: 2.5 hours
Let a history professor from The Citadel, a military college, show you around Charleston on this 2.5-hour tour. Led by Eric Lager, who has a doctorate in history, the tour covers everything from Charleston's founding in 1670 to the creation of the historic district in 1931. During the approximately 1.5-mile walk along the city's famous cobblestone streets, you'll pass by sites like the Heyward-Washington House , Huguenot Church, Fort Sumter and more. Travelers highly recommend this tour, praising its pace, the size (groups are limited to 10 people) and the passionate guide.
Tours are generally offered Monday through Friday at 2 p.m., though an additional 9:30 a.m. may be offered depending on the day. Ticket costs start at $35 for adults and $20 for kids age 7 to 17.
Oyster Point Historic Walking Tours – Highlights of Charleston Tour
Price: Adults from $30; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours
Walk through the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods on this approximately two-hour tour that offers plenty of sightseeing, in addition to a history lesson. As you stroll past sights like Rainbow Row, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon and more, you'll learn about Charleston's history, architecture, economics and geography. Travelers applaud the tour guides for their personable, humorous and thought-provoking delivery, as well as their storytelling abilities. Reviewers say this tour is particularly well-suited for first-time visitors to Charleston.
The Highlights of Charleston Tour is available daily as early as 9 a.m. and as late as 3 p.m., depending on the day. Tickets start at $30 for adults and $10 for kids. Oyster Point Historic Walking Tours also runs a tour designed for visitors interested in the best photo spots around town; it's available by reservation only.
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Discover the fascinating history of this amazing city on my Charleston tour and make great lasting memories in a small group of 12 or less people with a certified tour guide and a Professor of History at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. You will surely come to love and appreciate this beautiful city on my Charleston history tour and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.
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Experience the charm of Charleston and enrich your historical knowledge of the Holy City with a professionally trained historian who loves meeting new people and has a passion for sharing the past. 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. A small group environment allows you to connect with Charleston's history on a more intimate level by avoiding the distractions associated with large tours, gain a deeper understanding of the city, and ultimately have more fun.
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My name is Eric and I specialize in South Carolina and Charleston history during the Colonial Era, American Revolution, Antebellum Era, and the Civil War. With nearly twenty years of combined experience teaching at the college level and working in the public history sector, I am dedicated to my craft and love sharing history with others.
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Charleston History Walk provides an in-depth look into Charleston’s remarkable history from its founding in 1670 to the present. On my Charleston tour through the historic district, you will be guided to see and understand the modern-day city of Charleston through the lens of its past. History is more than just dates and facts. History is composed of exciting and compelling stories. My mission is to provide you with a high quality Charleston history tour that is both entertaining and educational, but above all, one that is meaningful and memorable!
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Enjoy a Walking Tour Through Historic Charleston. On our walking tour through this wonderful city, we encounter hundreds of historic homes and buildings and stately churches as well as perfectly manicured lawns and impressively designed gardens. From 1670 through the Civil War and up to the Charleston Modern Renaissance period, our licensed ...
Tour Overview. Stroll through 300 years of Charleston history and hear the surprising stories behind our city's rich and colorful past. This two-hour walking tour through America's most charming historic district is sure to be the highlight of your visit to downtown Charleston.
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Charleston History Tours(843) 901-9283. Joyce Weir, a student of photography and graphic design, offers a walking tour with photographic tips and composition for the best shots. Charleston is full of mystery, romance and southern charm, which makes for an amazing walking tour. Tours are $55 per person.
Sustaining Charleston's Historic Places. A portion of your ticket purchase is invested back into the properties we tour, ensuring that Charleston's most historically significant landmarks, structures, sites, and stories endure. As of today, Bulldog Tours has raised $5,419,287 for the preservation of our historic site affiliates in Charleston.
Monday: 9:30am and 2pm. Wednesday: 9:30am and 2pm. Friday: 9:30am and 2pm. Saturday: 9:30am & 2pm. Sunday: 9:30am and 2pm. Schedules are subject to change, please check the calendar on my website's booking engine for current availability. All tours begin at 108 Meeting Street and the tour will end on the Battery next to Charleston Harbor and ...
We did the Charleston History Walking Tour and it was the best part of our first trip to the area! The tour guide, Evans, was fantastic! As a life-long local, he knew a tremendous amount of details. From the major events to the minor tidbits that helped build the story. His passion for Charleston is undeniable and contagious.
Tour Days - 4 Days Per Week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Time : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Starting Location: 151 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 (We start in the old historic district just 1 block from Market Street) With: Owner & Licensed tour guide Adam J. Moore Price: $27 per person Group Size is Limited: Up to 10 People Max Per Tour-Book Early To Get a Spot
Scenic, entertaining, educational tours of historic Charleston with 7th generation native guide Michael Trouche - award-winning journalist and author, and expert tour guide on Charleston history, architecture, gardens, landmarks, legends, and local culture. Conde-Nast Traveller writes �history comes alive� on Michael�s tours. 843-433-9324
Historic Charleston walking tour with Eric Lager. May 2023 • Couples. The walking tour we fortunately enjoyed with Eric was a highlight of our Charleston stay. He is extremely knowledgeable about the rich history of this wonderful place. But better yet, his passion brought the past to life. He interjected humor to keep things light.
All Charleston Perspective walking tour guides are local Charlestonians. Explore the cobblestone streets, hidden passages and alleys, as you uncover the history, the architecture and the culture that make up the framework of this centuries old town. ... D iscover Charleston's history with Charleston Perspective! Call or Text (843) 460-8671 ...
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel. 486. Historical Tours. 2-3 hours. Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no…. Free cancellation. Recommended by 99% of travelers. from. $40.
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Embark on a guided tour through America's richly historical city, Charleston, based in Southern Carolina. Known for being the battleground where one of the initial significant triumphs of the American Revolution and the first Civil War firings occurred. Enjoy a leisurely two-hour wander down scenic routes and concealed byways, appreciating ...
Oyster Point Historic Walking Tours - Highlights of Charleston Tour. Price: Adults from $30; kids from $20. Duration: 2 hours. Walk through the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods on ...
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More. 466. Historical Tours. from. $39.50. per adult. 2023. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel.
Ed Grimball is a 12th generation Charlestonian whose family settled on Edisto Island in 1682 and has been here ever since. Ed opened his walking tour business in 1996 and would consider it a privilege to personally show you his city.Your tour will explore the cracks and crevices of old, beautiful Charleston, touching on many subjects such as ...
For the curious traveler. Join Walk & Talk Charleston on the best walking tours in Charleston. Explore the architectural history of Charleston, uncovering the city's character and characters. Enjoy storytelling of history and historic gossip. Join our specialty tours: French Quarter Gallery Walk
About the Walking Tour. Charleston History Walk provides an in-depth look into Charleston's remarkable history from its founding in 1670 to the present. On my Charleston tour through the historic district, you will be guided to see and understand the modern-day city of Charleston through the lens of its past. History is more than just dates ...
Call or Text: 843-270-2820. Contact us. About. Tours. Guide. Historic Charleston Walking Tours. Ghost Tours of Charleston. Visit Rainbow Row, White Point Gardens, the Battery, Historic Mansions, Beautiful Gardens, and the Prettiest Parks in the South. Real Hauntings of Charleston takes visitors on a ghost tours of Charleston. Holy City Walks is ...
Travel back in time to discover one of America's most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city's most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus ...
Charleston History and Horticultural Tours is a boutique company focusing on a walking tour through the historic district of this charming city founded in 1670. The tour combines stories about the history, architecture and its people with an additional focus on the history of plants, trees and shrubs.
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With the city of Charleston continually ranking on lists of the South's best cities to visit for its thriving culinary scene, easy walkability and southern charm, this new property, located steps from the historic Charleston City Market, will bring the city experience right to Owners, Members and guest's doorsteps.