Charleston
Hidden Gems

Charleston: Off The Beaten Path

Charleston, USA
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Charleston has much more to offer than lively brunches and charming carriage rides. Take a step off of the beaten path and discover a different part of Charleston during this guided walking tour. You’ll visit a lesser-traveled part of the historic district where you’ll see a serene side of the city. Pass by gardens and visit two stunning churches that showcase ornate interiors and spectacular stained glass windows.
  • Walk inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
  • See Pew 43 in St. Michael’s Church where President Washington sat
  • Visit Battery & White Point Gardens, a former oyster bed converted into a park
  • Great for families, this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible

What's Included

  • Guided Tour

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Charleston City Hall
      80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

      In front of City Hall near the park

    Start time

    02:00 PM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    St. Michael's Church

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Battery & White Point Gardens (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • 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.

    Traveler Photos

    See more

    Reviews

    5.0
    33 reviews
    Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Reviews by Viator travelers.
    Showing 1-8 of 33 reviews
    Off the beaten path is the perfect title.
    Chris_S, Apr 2023
    Evans was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Very personable person. I enjoyed learning about the history and facts about the various stops on the tour. Evans really know a lot about the architecture, fauna, and history about the various houses and churches on the tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Charleston.
    Amazing!
    Jim_H, Apr 2023
    Our guide Evans (a Master Tour Guide - 26 yr’s) was amazing!! It was our first trip here and he made Charleston came alive for us. His knowledge of the city, its history goes well beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Five Stars - Jim
    Great back streets tour
    David_G, Dec 2022
    Evans was an excellent tour guide his route takes you to streets you would not find on your own. The architecture theme shows you the best of historic Charleston.
    An exceptionally enjoyable tour.
    Michael_L, Dec 2022
    Charleston is a beautiful city and we were treated to some of its most impressive spots. Our guide Evans selected stops that included historical homes not usually seen on other tours. These “off the beaten track” spots were some of the most historically important and beautiful sites in Charleston. Thank you for an informative and enjoyable tour.
    Deep Charleston
    Robert_B, Oct 2022
    Our guide Evans was incredibly knowledgeable about Charleston’s architecture and history. He made the people and places come alive. Bravo!
    Best Tour in Charleston
    Brad_H, Jul 2022
    If you thought you knew all of Charleston, you were probably wrong and this is most assuredly the tour you should take. Evans is a bonafide local with a long family history in the low country and amazing stories to tell and sites to show you, from the historic to the modern tidbits this tour doesn’t disappoint. Put it on your must do list if you enjoy history.
    Recommend Hidden Gems!
    Cristina_M, Jun 2020
    My sister and I visited Charleston for the day and decided to check out this tour since it looked pretty interesting. Our tour guide was very kind and extremely knowledgeable about all things Charleston. The Hidden Gems tour was really fun and it was exciting to get to learn some of Charleston history! I definitely recommend this tour!
    No show
    Margaret_C, Nov 2019
    We had a confirmed tour and the guide failed to show up. We were fortunate to join another tour company's group.
    Response from Host, Dec 2019
    I am so sorry for not meeting you the morning you showed up for the tour. According to our records you did show up a day early. Luckily we were able to transfer you to one of our partners and got you out on a tour that met your schedule.

    Compare Similar Experiences

    1 / 3
    Current
    Likely to Sell Out
    No Photo
    Charleston: Off The Beaten Path

    33

    2 hours
    Free Cancellation
    From
    $32.00
    No Photo
    Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

    358

    1 hour
    Free Cancellation
    From
    $45.00

    Explore Similar Things to Do