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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
Charleston, USA
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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 historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.
- Visit one of America’s most historic cities
- Enjoy an historic walking tour of Charleston
- Visit the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages
- Small group ensures personal attention
What's Included
- Alleyways & Historic Sites Guided Walking Tour of Charleston
- Small-Group for a more personalized experience
- Go "off the beaten path" and explore the history and beauty of Charleston's enchanting alleyways
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Please meet your tour guide on the North side of the Old Exchange Building where the benches are.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
This guided, narrated, educational tour of historic Charleston, South Carolina begins at the north side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history featuring pirates, patriots and presidents alike, located at 122 East Bay Street.
Visit the city’s oftentimes forgotten alleys and hidden passages that barely pass for streets at all. See points of interest like Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States, the Heyward-Washington House museum and much more, including St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Learn about Revolutionary and Civil War facts and anecdotes while you explore. End your tour near the starting point.
Visit the city’s oftentimes forgotten alleys and hidden passages that barely pass for streets at all. See points of interest like Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States, the Heyward-Washington House museum and much more, including St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Learn about Revolutionary and Civil War facts and anecdotes while you explore. End your tour near the starting point.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rainbow Row
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Heyward-Washington House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Philadelphia Alley
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Philip's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Joe Riley Waterfront Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Water bottle recommended
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.
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Reviews
5.0
1,827 reviews
Susan_R, Apr 2024
Terrific guide, interesting content and sites, right length! Great, respectful group. Xxx.
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Sharyn_K, Apr 2024
We loved seeing Charleston from the “back alley” point of view. Never in our lives have we seen such extraordinary and charming alleyways. Our guide helped us put our history together with her passion and love of this amazing city. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned so much. Charleston is such a quaint and memorable place. The residents take great care to help their city shine with beautiful planters and amazing trees! Thanks!
Marcy_F, Apr 2024
Captain Jim is an excellent guide. He clearly loves his subject. He is extremely knowledgeable and has an easy, entertaining presentation style.
STEVEN_G, Apr 2024
Engaging guide. Friendly and well-spoken. Very easy to hear and understand., Good info and occasionally very very funny.
Charles_M, Apr 2024
A wonderful chance to see down the narrow passages to the charming courtyards in the back. Nice pace, not too strenuous for older tourists.
Nell_L, Apr 2024
Charleston is an amazing city, and our guide was excellent in his knowledge and presentation. We highly recommend this tour!
Maggi_F, Apr 2024
The hidden alleyways were fascinating, hope to be able to find them again! Our tour guide, Cape. Jim, was knowledgeable and personable.
Martha_A, Apr 2024
Great tour. Mark was very knowledgeable about Charleston history. He is a life long South Carolinian with a great passion for history, and it made the tour very educational and most enjoyable.
Beverly_S, Apr 2024
Wendy was an excellent tour guide and all the streets we walked were enchanting! The building architecture and lovely gardens were so charming!
David_C, Apr 2024
We enjoyed seeing parts of the city that we might not have explored on our own. Our guide gave us some fascinating tidbits of history.
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