Charleston Walking Tour: Discover Historic Downtown

Discover Charleston’s vibrant history at your own pace with a 24/7 self-guided walking tour. Explore hidden gems, historic sites, and captivating stories.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gateway Walk - The tour begins at Gateway Walk, where you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through an easily accessible yet lesser-known path to the Unitarian Church Cemetery and discover its connection to Edgar Allan Poe.
  • Poogan’s Porch - Who is Poogan? Find out about the dog that gave the restaurant its name and see his memorial stone…
What's Included
  • Tour never expires, go anytime
  • Walking tour app access for one tour
  • Go at your own pace, 24/7/365
What's Not Included
  • No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app
Additional Information

Charleston’s history is vibrant and ever-present, ready to be explored at every turn. Experience it at your own pace, any time, day or night, all year round with this smartphone-guided (app/GPS) walking tour.
On this tour, you’ll explore Charleston’s historic downtown, featuring the renowned Rainbow Row, The Battery, numerous alleyways, hidden treasures,…

Location
163 King St
King Street
The tour starts at the gate of gateway walk just to the left of 163 King St, Charleston, SC 29401. There you will see a gate. Once you get there please open your walking tour app and press start tour. You'll be guided around the city.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_s
Jun 27, 2025
Great tour. - Loved being able to go at my own pace. It was informative and educational. It was a great experience!
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Meander22222908296
Jun 21, 2025
Walk Tour of Historic Downtown Charleston - I recently experienced the self-guided tour of downtown historic Charleston through the Walk Tour app, and it was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, this tour was a perfect blend of convenience, rich history, and immersive storytelling that brought the charm of Charleston to life. I truly loved being able to do the tour at my own pace without a whole group of people around me. The app is incredibly user-friendly, with clear navigation that made it easy to follow the route at my own pace. I loved the flexibility to pause, explore, or linger at sites like the iconic Battery, Rainbow Row, and the historic French Quarter without feeling rushed. Especially loved that I could listen on my headphones without disturbing others around me. I highly recommend this Walk Tour app for anyone visiting Charleston, whether you’re a history buff or just want a leisurely stroll through one of America’s most picturesque cities. It’s an affordable, engaging, and unforgettable way to discover the heart of historic downtown. Five stars! 🌟
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Robert_g
Jun 11, 2025
Best self-guided tour for historical Charleston! Can’t beat the value you get. - Great history of Charleston. Even better that it was a leisurely, self-guided tour where I could stop for lunch and then continue on. Also, appreciated the feature where I could go back and forth in the narration.
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Faraway827699
May 22, 2025
It was a great experience at an affordable price. - Loved that I was able to pause through it as some stops were worth exploring a bit more. Good stops. Wish you had a Spanish version.
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Elaine_j
May 14, 2025
Good tour of Charleston at your speed with time to enter and pay museums along the way. - Well thought out app leads you on this informative tour which includes pictures to help you identify landmarks. Great tour. I just wonder why they left off the customs house since it was on the way back to the start and you had to pass by it on the way back.
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Restlessnative365
May 8, 2025
Full time traveler - so glad to find this! - I really enjoyed this walk. It was well researched and very interesting. I especially liked getting off the streets and down little historic allies I would have missed. The app is easy to use - pay attention to the map feature on the top left. That is very helpful if you stray off the route. I will definitely use Walkintours again!
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Z5416pkjoanl
May 7, 2025
Great deal! Great tour with lots of historical facts. - Very easy to take the self-guided tour. Never got lost. Best part was that you could stop and start the tour anytime, on any day and then complete it at your convenience. You could also pick up the tour from any spot you left off at. The price was right!
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Davea351
May 1, 2025
Fit your schedule not theirs - This was a great way to tour. We could stop and check out things that were of interest to us without having to stay up with a group or be on their schedule.
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Valerie
Apr 17, 2025
Very enjoyable! - Beautiful spring weather. Enjoy all the blooming flowers around the historical buildings and homes. Really gives you the essence of Charleston at your own pace. Wear comfortable shoes, we walked for Miles!
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Douglas_p
May 26, 2025
Not what I paid for - Bought a tour that was supposed to be 6/10 of a mile, lasting about an hour, and ended up being a two hour tour that was covering far more mileage than what I originally purchased.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).