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Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

4.9 (2,318 Viator reviews) 2 hrs Charleston area

An beautiful example of historic architecture on our route.
On High Battery
The colorful French Huguenot Church
White Point Garden AKA Battery Park
Rainbow Row!

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About this activity

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.

Itinerary

  1. St. Philip's Anglican Church · 10 min

    View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.

  2. French Huguenot Church · 10 min

    View the only church of its denomination in North America

  3. Pink House Gallery · 10 min

    View the oldest private residence in Charleston

  4. Old Slave Mart Museum · 10 min

    View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston

  5. Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon · 10 min

    View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston

  6. Rainbow Row · 10 min

    View the most photographed sight in Charleston

What's included

  • Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included in your ticket price are any parking fees if you choose to drive to your tour. Gratuity is optional, but gratefully accepted.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We'll meet on the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, at East Bay Street and South Market street, directly across East Bay Street from the City Market. We recommend guests park at 1 Cumberland Street or 89 Cumberland Street. Both are ~5 minute walk from our tour meeting point.

End point: We generally end near the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. The exact end point can change based on your group's walking speed, and your guide.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
  • We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
  • We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

2,318 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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  • 2 star11
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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Charleston (Viator lists this tour under Charleston; it has no meeting-point coordinates).