Charleston Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Charleston on this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore the French Quarter and South of Broad, and learn about the city’s founding and its evolution over time.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charleston City Hall - The tour kicks off outside City Hall, a key landmark among the “Four Corners of Law.”
  • Washington Square - Discover the history of Washington Square Park.
  • St. Michael’s Church - Explore this historic church where George Washington once worshipped.
  • Rainbow Row - Uncover the history behind the iconic houses of…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour
  • Professional & Licensed Local Guide
  • Explore the residential area ‘South of Broad’
  • Hear the tales of historic churches and view the city architecture
  • Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
  • Explore Charleston’s Historic District, including the French Quarter
  • Several…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This 2-hour stroll takes you through Charleston’s Historic District, venturing through the French Quarter streets and residential zones ‘South of Broad’. Listen to the tales of Charleston’s inception, behold historic residences and churches, and observe the city’s architecture. Understand the chronicle of this stunning city—from its pioneer settlers to…

Location
80 Broad St
Broad Street
Please meet your tour guide outside City Hall on the corner of Meeting St and Broad St at the "Four Corners of Law"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dean_h
Jan 9, 2026
Beautiful city, super guide - Dennis was fantastic - very knowledgeable, quite considerate in his layout of the walking and the planned stops for bathroom and resting, and threw in just enough humor combined with some serious topics that I found him to be magnificent as a guide and respectful when needed. Really wonderful guide!
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Charlieanhut
Jan 4, 2026
Nest tour ever - Absolutely the best tour my brother and I have ever taken anywhere! Evan was engaging, insightful, and amazingly informative.
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James_c
Dec 31, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Duggar was a great guide! Very informative tour! Liked all the personal details that makes Charleston unique
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Anais_d
Dec 25, 2025
We did this tour on... - We did this tour on Christmas Day in the morning. So glad we did! “Captain Bobby” was so knowledgeable and had so many fun facts! It was lovely to see all the homes. It’s a great way to explore. Bring water.
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H4013xxheathert
Dec 22, 2025
Perfect tour - Evans was an amazing guide. He shared more information in 2 hours I ever could have imagined. We were a large group of 11 (age 19-70) and he kept us all engaged. Could not have asked for a better guide or tour! 10/10 would go again.
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Innadavidson
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing historical and architectural tour - Absolutely amazing tour guide. Tons of historical facts and information. Walked through Beautiful neighborhoods, Absolutely enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend
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Eileen_c
Nov 29, 2025
The Best Way To See Charleston - This was the perfect tour and the best way to get to know Charleston. Our tour guide Evans was so interesting, funny and knows everything about Charleston. We loved the incredible history that he shared, stories he told, recommendations he made and the hidden places he took us. This tour is a must experience to really experience Charleston and to get to know it. The highlight of our trip!!
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Mare
Nov 28, 2025
History with a side of humor - There was a mix up when I made our reservations; my fault. With the assistance of another tour guide we got on touch with the office who guided us to the correct place to meet our guide who was waiting for us and another couple. Mark, our guide was witty and extremely informative. He explained the history and the back story to many of the sites we visited. I would gladly take another tour with Mark.
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Sharon_s
Nov 25, 2025
Charleston charm - Dennis is the greatest. Very informative and fun. Lots of great local history. A South Carolina native.
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Teresa_m
Jan 6, 2026
History tour - Very interesting. I think the leader may have had a couple of his history items incorrect but overall he was very informational and entertaining.
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From $28
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).