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Historic Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

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Charleston History and The American Dream

From $35.90

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  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Discover Charleston’s colorful past while exploring its highlights
  • Learn about George Washington’s visit and other historic episodes
  • Take in views over the Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden
  • Admission to the Philip Simmons House and Halsey Gallery included

What's Included

  • Museum entry fee for the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street.
  • Entry fee for the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

      We will meet next to the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay Street.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon (Pass By)

    Rainbow Row (Pass By)

    Edmondston-Alston House (Pass By)

    Battery & White Point Gardens (Pass By)

    The Williams Mansion (Pass By)

    Nathaniel Russell House (Pass By)

    Four Corners of Law (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Fun touey
    Kelley_C, Feb 2024
    Extremely knowledgeable guide who intertwined the history of Charleston with application to today’s world. The love for the city of a Charleston was obvious!
    What's not in your history books...
    Lauren_T, Feb 2024
    Lawrence was incredibly knowledgeable and animated which enhanced the history of a beautiful city. Highly recommend booking and jumping into the prelude of a wonderful story.
    Amazing!
    Crystal_W, Jun 2023
    I learned so much!! This tour was amazing!!! This tour guide is one of a kind. He shares his knowledge of the history of Charleston in a very engaging way. I highly recommend!!!
    Larry brings the flavor of Charleston!
    David_B, Apr 2022
    Larry is the best! Throughout the tour, Larry skillfully wove together a mix historical facts and a set of stories you will not learn in any text book, leaving our family with a great feel for the true flavor of Charleston. Maybe more impressive — my teenage kids can be a tough crowd, but Larry quickly won them over and kept them engaged throughout the entire 2 hour tour. We highly recommend!!
    History in an engaging way
    Susanne_H, Mar 2022
    Fantastic history lesson, covered parts of the City we would not have otherwise seen. Larry was an engaging tour guide and it was a great tour.

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