Historic Charleston Walking Tour
This walking tour takes approximately 2 hours.
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.
Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour! Just show them your ticket at the door. Visit the museum at your leisure before or after your walking tour. Located at 79 Cumberland St. Visit their website for more info and opening hours.
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Itinerary
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Stops at: Charleston City HallThe 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".Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Rainbow RowLearn 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.***Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Battery & White Point GardensExplore the residential area "South of Broad" including the Battery with views over the water to Fort Sumter.Duration: 30 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with the price of your walking tour
- 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
Does not include:
- Gratuities
Additional Information:
- 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.
- 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
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| Historic Walking Tour | |
| Available 7/27/2024 until 6/28/2025 View Detailed Schedule | |
| Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this approximately 2 hour walk through the downtown historic district. |
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