Charleston History Walking Tour: Uncover Landmark Secrets
4.9
97 Ratings
Charleston
Uncover the secrets of Charleston's landmarks on a history walking tour. Learn fascinating stories and challenge your knowledge while exploring the city's colorful past.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chucktown Tours - We start out by the water, walk mostly in the shade - and take as many breaks as people may need. Please keep in mind. We’re not walking fast, and we take our time. However, Charleston isn’t known for its straight and level sidewalks – that’s why we don’t recommend wheelchairs and walkers on a tour like this. Strollers are fine. However, young children may need a little extra care on the narrow sidewalks.  

It’s very hot and humid in in Charleston this time of year. In addition to comfortable walking shoes, and a great attitude - you may want to bring a bottled water.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • There are no additional items or services included
Additional Information

I assure you that this tour will teach you more about history than any other tour in the city. I will introduce you to unknown facts and challenge what you believe to be true.

But… we begin by understanding what matters to you about history - your interests, and what you aim to learn. This helps me to tailor the conversation to your preferences.

I employ a narrative approach and frequently ask questions to stimulate conversation. My portrayal of Charleston’s history is humorous, captivating, and occasionally provocative.

We commence at Waterfront Park and forge south towards the renowned Charleston battery. Here, you’ll see some incredible sights and engage in riveting discussions about the rich history of the earliest fort of Charles Towne.

At the end of the tour, we will wind up close to our starting point, now enriched with the most priceless souvenir you can bring back from your journey – knowledge.

So, let’s go, folks, this tour is not going to reserve itself! :)

Location
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Concord Street
We meet at the waterfront park, directly across the street from the Harborview Inn. There is a parking garage across from Fleet Landing restaurant one block up from our meeting place. Please wear/bring weather appropriate clothing, and arrive a few moments early, since we can not wait for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_h
Mar 29, 2024
If you choose only one tour, this is it! - Absolutely fascinating tour with Cooper! He told the Charleston’s story giving context to events and people that gave us a better appreciation and understanding for the region. It was entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Bradp712
Mar 28, 2024
Great tour of Charleston - It was a great tour, very informative and entertaining. Cooper, our guide, was knowledgeable, outgoing and funny. We learned several things about Charleston that our friends who live there didn't know. The tour goes by excellent views of the water and the old historical homes near the battery.
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Lisa_t
Mar 25, 2024
Highly Recommend - This tour and our guide Cooper was the highlight of our short stay in Charleston. Cooper enlightened us and entertained us with his quick wit. The walk was slow and he encouraged us to sit on a couple of stops. The 2.5 hours went by quickly. We highly recommend this tour.
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X4835hzdaniels
Mar 16, 2024
Simply the best tour company in Chucktown - I've taken more than one Chucktown tour and every one impresses. Cooper has a great sense of humor and really knows his stuff. I mean REALLY knows his stuff. The guy can talk about cobblestones for a minute and it will be super interesting. I've fact checked him on some of the more esoteric points and he's always right. (His girlfriend must have that.) I learn something new with each tour and now I'm noticing that I know the southern end of Charleston so much better that it makes my other visits even more enjoyable.
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Janice_l
Mar 14, 2024
History comes alive with Cooper - Cooper was the heart of the tour. His knowledge of the history of Charleston is unbelievable. Who gets a retired history professer as your tour guide. He was the best
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Lindawy2982kg
Jan 30, 2024
Bravo! - It couldn’t have been better! Our guide, Cooper, made it enjoyable from start to finish. Not only did he provide fascinating details about history that you won’t learn anywhere else outside of a library, his sense of humor was second to none. A true southern gentlemen who also happens to be a teacher of history was the perfect combination to make this tour a wonderful experience.
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Shelly_b
Jan 18, 2024
A Great Way to Meet Charleston - Cooper is a walking historian! No matter the subject he had knowledge of it and delivered it well. An extremely enjoyable way to spend our morning in Charleston!
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Timoneill01
Nov 5, 2023
Great Walking Tour - Cooper was our guide and he was amazing in his knowledge and history of Charleston. The walking pace was appropriate and he had good periodic rest points with places to sit in the share to rest as needed. Outstanding experience. Thanks Cooper!
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Erinn_k
Oct 31, 2023
Strolling through history made fun - The walking tour was so beautiful. The history that we were taught shed new light on areas of the civil war, Memorial Day, and much more. We learned so much interesting stories about the beginnings of Charleston. Cooper is personable, witty, and full of information to share. His passion and enjoyment is evident! I highly recommend this tour!
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Kathleen_f
Oct 28, 2023
Two thumbs up historian - All of it Copper was amazing great learning experience and he had a great sense of humor. The most I ever learned on a walking tour
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