Top South Carolina Walking Tours - page 3

Experience the charm and beauty of Charleston on a morning or afternoon walking tour. With an entertaining guide, take a leisurely stroll through the city’s Historic District, passing antebellum mansions, hidden gardens, historic churches and graveyards, as well as famous sites like Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row, and the Waterfront Battery. Along the way, learn about Charleston’s rich history and contemporary culture.

If you’re someone who likes to discover a new city but aren’t interested in the crowds or the pace of a standard tour, then this self-guided audio tour of Charleston is an excellent choice for you. You’ll explore the city’s historical French Quarter on foot at your own pace and on your own schedule. Using your phone, you’ll be guided through the city streets, hearing stories from pre-Civil War times up to the present.

Charleston has a rich history that’s exciting to learn about, but many of the city’s historical tours focus on just the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Go beyond that during this Charleston’s Historic Women Walking Tour that focuses on telling you stories of the strong women who helped make Charleston what it is today. Visit the Pink House Gallery, Rainbow Row, and more spots.

Discover the "Holy City" with a professional Guide on this comprehensive Walking Tour through the popular sites of Charleston, South Carolina. Follow your guide on a leisurely stroll down cobbled alleyways and boulevards lined with grand antebellum homes as you listen to a highlight reel of Charleston history. Stop long enough to snap photos at top landmarks like the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Old Customs Exchange, Nathaniel Russell House, Whitepoint Garden, and St. Michael's Church. Walk with us and learn about bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, the grandeur of antebellum architecture, the devastation of the Civil War, and much more! History will come alive as we stroll through the historic streets and gardens of the “Holy City.”

Charleston is such a charming, laid-back city in South Carolina that you can’t help but slow your pace and enjoy the Southern weather. This walkable city is a perfect place to take a self-guided audio tour. Grab your smartphone, put your headphones on, and take a walk into Charleston’s past. As you stroll the streets, you’ll pass by historic buildings and hear stories dating back to the Revolutionary War.

This 3-hour tour showcases the seasonal bounty of the Lowcountry and the creative prowess of a local chef. - Handpick local seasonal produce at a neighborhood market alongside a Charleston chef. - Explore the historic Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood with a city-certified guide. - Enjoy a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience at a local restaurant with a 5+ course feast, created from your seasonal Market selections. This is a great way to explore a beloved local produce shop and historic neighborhood, meet a Charleston chef (or two!), and see their creativity in action. Come enjoy a true Charleston farm-to-table experience, that's unique, local, and not-to-be-missed.

Discover the story behind the kazoo, a popular music instrument, during this factory and museum tour. Visit Kazoobie Kazoos, a family-run manufacturer of kazoos in Beaufort, South Carolina to learn about these instruments. Explore the on-site factory and hear stories about this American-made and American-invented instrument. Bring the kids for an educational experience.

Discover the spookier side of Charleston’s history on this haunted tour of the Old City Jail. With an expert guide, learn about some of Charleston’s most notorious criminals, pirates and despicable characters like Lavinia and John Fisher, 19th-century hoteliers who allegedly poisoned their guests. Visit eerie spaces such as prisoner cells, hallways and locations where criminals died. Brace yourself for a possible ghostly apparition!

If you’re looking for a unique night out that doesn’t involve a messy-drunk pub crawl, this Charleston Historic Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms Tour is for you. This Charleston pub tour mixes drinks with historical stories of the city. Follow a guide to three local pubs as they tell you tales of pirates, politics, and more. Plus, enjoy an included drink and shared appetizer at each stop, with other drinks available for purchase.

If you dare, explore Charleston as a paranormal investigator and use the real tools of the trade including a thermal imaging camera. Your guide will provide tutorials on how to use each device, as well as share local ghost stories. Plus, you’ll receive access to all of the data recorded during your investigation.

Learn about a side of Charleston history that is often skipped on this small-group morning tour focused on the city and region’s black history and culture. Walk around to landmarks such as Emanuel AME Church, Second Presbyterian Church, and Aiken-Rhett House, and listen to informative commentary on slavery, Gullah culture, and the lives of free blacks in the Lowcountry.

Explore Charleston’s history in a unique way with this outdoor escape game. This hybrid outdoor adventure will take you around to different sites around Charleston, including St. Philip’s Church, Dock Street Theater, Rainbow Row, and more. At each stop you’ll receive a clue. Solve the challenge and unlock the next part of the story, and directions to the next stop.

Prohibition made have made liquor illegal in Charleston for a while, but it didn’t end the party for this South Carolina city. Learn all about the history of the 18th Amendment and get a taste of the wild Charleston scene of the 1920s on this prohibition-themed pub crawl. You’ll visit historic landmarks along with vintage restaurants and bars.

Go a bit off the beaten path while in Charleston with this guided walking and eating tour of Upper King Street, an area that is bursting with delicious food. Just make sure your stomach is empty. Sample some South Carolina staples and learn about the history of food in Charleston. Note: this tour is seafood-heavy and not recommended for those with allergies.

Discover the secrets of shopping in Charleston and help support the city’s shop owners as you sip wine during this group tour. Plus, score exclusive discounts at each local boutique you visit. Also, take part in a mead tasting at Savannah Bee Co. (included in the tour price). This tour is perfect for bachelorette or birthday parties.

This walking tour and interactive lunch combo provides a two-in-one experience in Charleston. With a celebrated local chef, Forrest Parker, you'll start with a 1.5-hour historical walking tour about the influences of Lowcountry food in the city of Charleston. Then watch a cooking demonstration from Parker before enjoying lunch paired with wine.

Charleston is such a relaxed city that it’s hard to believe that it’s much busier than the towns along the coast. Take an opportunity to leave the city streets for the shoreline during this private guided tour. You’ll visit the islands of the Charleston peninsula, first stopping at Folly Beach then visiting Sullivan’s Island. Throughout the tour, you’ll stop for photos at two lighthouses, a popular tourist beach, and a historic fort.

Explore the colorful history of Charleston on this afternoon guided walking tour. Follow your guide around the city’s historical downtown, starting from Joe Riley Waterfront Park and passing by landmarks such as the Williams Mansion, St. Michael’s Church, Heyward-Washington House, and the Little Pink House, and hear stories that will bring new historical insights.

Delve into the history and lore of Charleston with this in-depth tour that takes in the top landmarks in just a few hours. Enjoy tales of the pirates and patriots the founded the city while you admire highlights like the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, East Bay Street and its Rainbow Row mansions, the storied shops and homes along Broad Street, and the Four Corners of the Law.

Visit Honey Horn, home to the Coastal Discovery Museum, in Hilton Head with this admission ticket complete with a guided tour. Meet your guide and set out on a tour that includes the historic grounds and the salt marsh. Learn about architecture and the gardens during the tour. Don’t miss the butterfly habitat, populated with native butterflies. Parking fees are included with this admission ticket.

Grab your partner and spend a night out on the town discovering new bars with a small group. Whether you’re new in town or a local, this tour is sure to have something for everyone. Visit charming venues in downtown Greenville, meet the managers and executive chefs of the venues, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers over the course of the tour.

Pair compelling captures with mouthwatering treats on this foodie walking tour of Charleston’s historic district, which includes sit-down stops at some of the city’s top restaurants. Skip past the lines with VIP access and savor enough samples to make up a full lunch. You’ll also learn about everything from African and French influences on the city’s cuisine to how pirates affected Charlestonians’ diet.

Go behind the scenes of the Netflix series Outer Banks with a film locations tour in Charleston. Meet your guide, who was an extra during season one, for a private half-day tour. Hear stories about the cast and crew of Outer Banks as you visit locations seen in the series. Learn about the history, culture, and architecture of Charleston during the tour as well.