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Charleston: A Walk Through Charleston History

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Jewel Of The South
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket

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Overview

Discover the history of South Carolina’s oldest city, Charleston. Join a local guide for this walking tour that highlights the history, culture, and community of the city. You’ll not only hear historical tales as the city evolved throughout the centuries, but also intimate stories from your guide’s Charleston family history stretching back to 1786. Tour neighborhoods, meet locals, and see well-known landmarks like the Battery, Ft. Sumter, and Rainbow Row.
  • Enjoy mid-morning tours before the Southern heat rises
  • Explore the start of the Civil War at White Point Gardens
  • Wander streets filled with stately mansions
  • Great for all-age families, this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible

What's Included

  • Local Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

      Guide stands to the right of the City Hall building near the gate into Washington Park.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Battery & White Point Gardens

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rainbow Row

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.

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    Reviews

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    Great Tour!!
    Tom_R, Feb 2024
    Our tour guide, Evans, was funny, knowledgeable and full of information both popular and unsung about Charleston that made the tour so enjoyable. His horticultural expertise added to the experience. We highly recommend this tour.
    Absolutely the best tour!
    MaryC_H, Nov 2023
    Stop! Look no further! Evans is who you want to walk you through Charleston. His love for the city and his extraordinary knowledge make his tour an exceptional experience. Evans is the perfect host for an enchanting city.
    Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. We followed this with a Fort Sumter tour and I learned a lot of Cha
    THOMAS_D, Nov 2023
    I enjoyed hearing fascinating stories of various homes and places, plants, etc. from a native Charlestonian, Evans.
    SEASONED HISTORIAN!
    Jude_C, Oct 2023
    Evans is a delightful, history-filled expert who has the stories you want to hear! Born and bred here, his family rea hes back to its origins. Don's miss it! Plenty of breaks, too!
    Historical walking tour that the others may not tell you.
    Donna_H, Oct 2023
    The history knowledge of our tour guide made our time spent so interseting. We would definitely do this tour again.
    Our tour guide was...
    Duey_F, Oct 2023
    Our tour guide was remarkably knowledgeable. He kept it fun and interesting. I asked if he was a history teacher. He wasn't, but boy he sure would have made a great one.
    Charleston History Tour
    Elizabeth_K, Sep 2023
    This experience was very nice. The guide Lawrence was amazing very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. I highly recommend this tour
    Evans! The best ever!!
    Sandra_B, Jun 2022
    Our guide is what made our walk the best! He told us interesting stories as we went and his knowledge AND love of both Charleston were so evident! The story about Richard Smalls will forever stick with me. I think what separates Evans from anyone else is his sense of humor! When I return, I will definitely go again, and will make sure Evans is the guide!
    Interesting walk, wonderful guide
    Dianne_M, May 2022
    This is a great way to learn about historic Charleston. Enjoyable Do not hesitate We loved it. Highly recommend it
    Great tour
    Raymond_S, Jan 2022
    Great tour, first time to Charleston and our guide Evans was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston SC.
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