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.

Customer Ratings
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E8097uoshirleyp
Jul 27, 2025
Great tour with Al! - I was very impressed with Al as a tour guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of Charleston. He’s also extremely funny and engaging!
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Heather_d
Jul 9, 2025
Dennis was great!! Not... - Dennis was great!! Not too hot; lots of stops in air conditioning. Wear comfy shoes and bring some water!!
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Sarah_p
Jun 23, 2025
Duggar was such an... - Duggar was such an incredible guide! He gave us so much information about the history of Charleston, showed us some amazing homes, and kept us in the shade as best as possible on a hot Charleston day. Our group couldn't have been happier starting off our bachelorette weekend with this tour!
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Ally_e
Jun 20, 2025
Duggar was absolutely... - Duggar was absolutely fantastic! We loved every minute of the tour. He was friendly, funny, and so informative. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Charleston.
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Jennine_t
Jun 2, 2025
Great Charleston Walking Tour - Great information about Charleston history from someone enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the past and current culture.
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Steve459
May 31, 2025
A great way to learn! - We use tours to learn about the area and get to know our way around. Dennis was our guide and his pride of Charleston show in his manner during the tour. The tour was very informative and detailed in the information given. Recommend that you take the early tour especially if visiting during the summer. Dennis did a great job in keeping the group in the shade as much as possible.
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Gary_s
May 22, 2025
Excellent Historical Tour - Our tour guide provided interesting history about Charleston and was very knowledgeable about the Civil War impact on Charleston.
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Lauriesm
May 5, 2025
Great Walking Tour - Duggar was an amazing tour guide! We loved learning about Charleston’s history and he made it so interesting and made sure everyone in the group could hear. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Michael_g
Apr 20, 2025
The guide was very... - The guide was very knowledgeable. He was a 7th generation charlestonian and gave great personal anecdotes
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Alexis_c
Jun 22, 2025
Not really their fault... - Not really their fault but we were only 5 mins late to the tour and they were GONE. Who knows if they were even there since they didnt answer the contact attempt. Maybe go for another! There’s like 7 other tours operating in the same area.
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up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).