Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local knowledge. This is a relaxing 2-hour stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district including the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad", all the while learning about the people and events that shaped Charleston.
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Historic Walking Tour
Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this approximately 2 hour walk through the downtown historic district. A wonderful introduction to the "Holy City".
What's included in Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Charleston City Hall
The tour will begin in front of City Hall which is one of the pillars of the "Four Corners of Law" which also includes the Courthouse, the Post Office and St Michaels Church at the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. From here you will explore many notable sites in the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad".
Stops on the tour will vary but you can generally expect to see notable sites in the French Quarter including the Dock Street Theatre, St Philips Church, The Slave Mart Museum, The Powder Magazine, the French Huguenot Church and the Pink House as well as many others. **Please note that stops on the tour may vary**
Rainbow Row
Learn the history behind the famous Rainbow Row, one of the most photographed sites in Charleston. Rainbow Row is located in the "South of Broad" neighborhood which we will explore and includes many historically significant homes including the antebellum mansions located along the famous "Battery". ***Please note that stops along the tour may vary.***
Inclusions
- Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
- This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
- Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time as all tours begin promptly
- Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
- Please use the restroom prior to the tour as there are no public restrooms along the tour route
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. All tours begin on time. Because there are multiple tour guides leaving from this location, please contact us directly if there are members of your group booked under a different name that you need to be together with.
End Points
- The end location will vary depending on the guide and route taken, but they will always walk you back to the start if requested.
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Ticket Redemption
Starting point: In front of City Hall at 80 Broad St (corner of Meeting St and Broad St) #MEETING PLACE: 80 Broad Street. Please meet your guide outside City Hall on the corner of Meeting St. and Broad St. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate attire are recommended. Closest public parking garage is at 85 Queen St. Click here for a map of the location https://goo.gl/maps/oetSdjSEVWx Charleston is known for unexpected and sporadic showers especially in the summertime. We generally have a “rain or shine” policy, but reserve the right to cancel tours in potentially dangerous weather conditions. If we must cancel your tour, we will notify you by email, by phone or both prior to the start time.Enjoy!