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Charleston Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture
4.9
288 Ratings
Charleston
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.
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…
- 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 Rainbow Row.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Delve into the history of the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.
- Battery & White Point Gardens - Enjoy a walk along the seawall and learn about the residents of the grand mansions along the “Battery.”
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…
- 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 popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- 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…
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 the present day.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Water bottle and comfortable shoes recommended
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(288 Ratings)
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Northstar55974983919
Jun 19, 2026
A Fantastic Tour - This is a fantastic tour! Our excellent tour guide Dennis Mardis made the tour so informative and fun. We highly recommend this for anyone who wants to learn about Charleston, its history and architecture. Our only regret was we did this on day 2 of our visit instead of the first day. A wonderful experience with a terrific guide!
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Kathy_m
Jun 2, 2026
Amazing Historical Charleston - Our tour guide was Michael. He did an amazing job sharing his love for his home town of Charleston. He had 20 people in his group and did a wonderful job keeping us together and was loud enough so that we all could hear him share facts, stories and details about the city. Well done! I definately recommend this tour.
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Caitlin_m
Jun 2, 2026
Michael was a fantastic... - Michael was a fantastic guide- he was friendly, factual and funny! I enjoyed all his fun facts and welcoming approach.
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Susan_c
May 21, 2026
Excellent tour - Dennis was a great guide. We had a large group, but he managed to keep it moving and the stories were interesting. Highly recommend!
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Jane_r
May 18, 2026
Great opportunity to... - Great opportunity to learn about local and national history! Tour guide shared excellent stories and anecdotes about the people who created the city of Charleston.
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Kaitlin_y
May 17, 2026
Al was very... - Al was very knowledgeable, engaging, and fun! Loved the tour and we learned so much about this beautiful city!
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Amanda_g
May 5, 2026
The tour was fantastic!... - The tour was fantastic! Our tour guide was Al and he was very knowledgeable and entertaining! He did a great job explaining the architecture and history of Charleston. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Ernestine_h
Apr 14, 2026
Charlston historical district - Expert guide. Told great stories and pointed out details of homes and buildings I never would have noticed. Great walking route through a few secret alleyways.
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Johnse4669fr
Mar 30, 2026
A must for anybody visiting Charleston for the first time - A totally excellent way to see the city of Charleston and learn about some of its history… I preferred the walking tour to a carriage because there was more time to take pictures and actually see some of the buildings up close. And what made the tour even better was our tour guide Al, he was from the area and knew all of the history going back to before the Civil War.
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676vilmaf
May 15, 2026
EXPECT MORE FROM THE TOUR, - I expected more from the tour. I did not feel that there was much discussion about the architecture. Interesting information about history and local norms was shared. The guide had a lot of experience and knowledge, but I thought he would talk more about design and architecture.
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