Charleston Footprints Walking Tour: Expert-Led Historical Exploration
4.4
28 Ratings
Charleston
Explore the rich history of Charleston with expert guides on a walking tour that is tailored to your interests. Discover the city's fascinating stories and hidden gems.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 122 E Bay St - The Old Exchange and Provost (1771)was built to collect tarriffs and fees at the port. A building of National importance, it was here that South Carolina declared independence in 1776. The British used it as a prison from 1780-1782, the Constitution was here ratified, ans Ptrdident George Washington was entertained in 1791.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages is strictly for 18 years old and above only
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on your journey assured that you’re in the hands of the best in the sector. Our guides hold the city license and certification from the Palmetto Guild. Our team comprises full-time, industry veterans with a total of 90 years of combined experience. We consistently endeavour to provide an enlightening, entertaining, and educational tour experience to our guests.
Owing to our extensive knowledge across all topics pertaining to Charleston, each tour delivers a unique experience, factoring in the interests of our guests, weather conditions and physical disabilities. We can discuss anything from pirates to pyracanthas, and Revolution to Regency era. Join us to understand the rich and complex history of Charleston, widely known as America’s Most Historic City, through the lens of our engaging and passionate guides.
Feel free to ask questions!
Location
108 Meeting St
Meeting Street
We meet at the Historic Charleston Foundation Gift Shopat the corner of Meeting Street and Chalmers Street, which is cobblestone.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(28 Ratings)
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Clanusa
Feb 21, 2024
Al rocks! - Al was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and kept us amused. He knew the answer to every question. Our group had an wonderful time.
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Journey62936520915
Jan 19, 2024
A wealth of knowledge about an American treasure - This was the perfect way to get to know Charleston. Our guide, Eric, was a wealth of information about the architecture, art, history, commerce, and culture of beautiful Charleston.
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Joshdl7419ru
Jan 19, 2024
A Must Do In Charleston - Recommended by friends, we did the Charleston Footprints Walking Tour. If you are visiting the city for the first time, this is a must do. It’s a great way to learn about the history of the city, see all different sections, and spend a few hours outdoors. Our guide Eric was great and extremely knowledgeable.
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Catchcatch
Jan 17, 2024
January 2024 Charleston Footprints Walking Tour - I highly recommend this walking tour to anyone who’s really interested in knowing Charleston, SC. The tour guide is not only knowledgeable about the architectural structures in Charleston but also the rich history of Charleston! I am terrible with names but I took the tour last January 14 at 1:30 pm. We paid for a 2hrs walking tour but we got 2.5 hours of tour because he takes time to answer questions and really provide us with great information that made us want to come back to Charleston! I highly recommend our tour guide because he is very friendly, witty, and energetic! I’m usually bored with history classes but with him teaching it, I was impressed!
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Sarahirene4
Jan 6, 2024
Excellent tour - Thoroughly interesting, enjoyable and informative tour. Our tour guide Al was outstanding. We will recommend this tour to everyone.
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Mattiagc6410fl
Dec 13, 2023
Fun & interesting walk and talk with Al - The guide was extremely authentic and knew every corner of the city. In two full hours we saw every highlight and many hidden gems. He answered every question and tailored the path to our needs. It felt like visiting a friend in Charleston who knows it all and takes you around. Since we are from Europe, it was also a lot of fun to learn about Southern culture.
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R_d
Dec 10, 2023
Choose this tour! - Do not miss this walking tour! Eric is an amazing historian. His narrative brings the story of Charleston to life. We peppered him with questions and he gave detailed answers to every one. We always go on walking tours when we travel and this was an exceptional one.
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Cmac97
Dec 3, 2023
Great Tour! Highly recommend - Had some time before a flight so took this tour, Bob the guide was amazing, he knows so much!! Such a great tour, very entertaining.
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Z5677cfjulieo
Sep 4, 2023
Entertaining & knowledgeable tour guide - Such an entertaining and informative tour guide. Highly recommend this trip. Content and stories were top knotch
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Stewartnks
Jul 25, 2023
Great Tour - It was a really hot day but our guide, Erik, did his best to keep us in the shade. We learned so much oh that tour and highly recommend it.
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