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Charleston Walking Tour: French Quarter & South of Broad
4.9
9 Ratings
Charleston
Join our Charleston History and Gossip Tour for a storytelling walk through historic neighborhoods. Discover architectural gems and colorful characters.
Join our Charleston History and Gossip Tour for a storytelling walk through historic neighborhoods. Discover architectural gems and colorful characters.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chalmers Street - Wander along a charming cobblestone street to explore the oldest house in Charleston and a museum that delves into the city’s challenging history.
- Four Corners of Law - Discover the stories behind the historically and architecturally significant buildings at the junction of Meeting and Broad Streets.
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- Chalmers Street - Wander along a charming cobblestone street to explore the oldest house in Charleston and a museum that delves into the city’s challenging history.
- Four Corners of Law - Discover the stories behind the historically and architecturally significant buildings at the junction of Meeting and Broad Streets.
- Tradd Street - Admire the most picturesque street south of Broad, featuring the highest number of homes built before 1800, and discuss the city’s vibrant architectural history.
- The Battery - Take in the views of Charleston harbor and magnificent architecture while reflecting on the city’s historical economic fluctuations.
- Rainbow Row - Conclude your tour at this charming collection of colorful row houses and gain final insights into the city’s preservation efforts.
- Washington Square - Relish in history, storytelling, and intriguing tales about historical figures and local architecture surrounding the park.
- Church Street - Meander through Charleston’s French Quarter and explore the architecture and social history of the city’s churches, theaters, graveyards, and more.
- Charleston - Experience the historic streets of this city with a certified guide!
What's Included
- Tourism Taxes
- Tourism Taxes
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- On-board restrooms
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- On-board restrooms
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Join the Lid Lady and a team of certified guides at the Hat Man for an engaging storytelling walking tour of Charleston, focusing on the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods. The tour will delve into the city’s rich architectural history, offering guests a deeper appreciation of Charleston’s significant contributions to our nation’s past….
Join the Lid Lady and a team of certified guides at the Hat Man for an engaging storytelling walking tour of Charleston, focusing on the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods. The tour will delve into the city’s rich architectural history, offering guests a deeper appreciation of Charleston’s significant contributions to our nation’s past. Wander through charming neighborhoods, marvel at architectural masterpieces, and immerse yourself in tales of the vibrant personalities who have influenced the city’s history.
Location
The Hat Man
Broad Street
The Hat Man Mural is our meeting location. This mural is on the Church Street side of the Old Whaling Co Store at the 43 Broad Street location.
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
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(9 Ratings)
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Colleengv2197we
Jul 28, 2025
Skeletons in the closet tour - We had the best time on the Skeletons in the Closet tour with Gia. She is so knowledgeable and a lot of fun to learn from! Highly recommend
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Anniesl7205zh
Jul 19, 2025
So much fun and full of fascinating history! - I had such a great time on my first Walk and Talk tour (several years ago) that I've since returned to try out some of their specialty tours as well! The historic gossip tour is a great introduction to the city, and Tyler is just chock full of information and fun stories. I appreciated the acknowledgements of the dark side of American history too, that it's not just glossed over. I've returned for a variety of specialty tours, and enjoyed each of them too! There's a gallery tour that visits art galleries and other small businesses, and Tyler's connections with the gallerists made us guests feel so welcome and special. I also recommend Layton's garden tour in the spring, he's got an amazing wealth of knowledge of the natural history of the Carolinas. Gia was my guide on the ghost tour, and she had amazing stories to share from her time growing up in Charleston, and is such a fun and funky person who instantly makes you feel like an old friend. I'm looking forward to my next trip to the city and seeing what else Walk and Talk has in store!
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Jeanetteo920
Mar 23, 2025
Wonderful tour in a beautiful town! - Tyler was very knowledgeable about all the Charleston history and architecture. We appreciated all her details. Highly recommend!
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J7366vlannah
Mar 17, 2025
Friendliest tour guide in town - We thoroughly enjoyed our personalized tour with Layton, the nicest guy around! We learned so much and both of our teens remained attentive and interested the whole time. Highly recommend. Thanks Layton!
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Sarahws24
Mar 1, 2025
Wow! - Wow after a handful of tours in Charleston (as a local), Tyler was outstanding. She gave an honest and interesting tour packed with tons of information. On the ride home, my dad and I couldn’t pick a favorite. It’s refreshing to hear someone speak about the history of our city with integrity. Highly recommend!!!
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Axl_dawg
Dec 31, 2024
The Lid Lady is the best! - Visiting Charleston for New Year’s. Was told to do the Lid Lady’s walking tour. Our family of 5 (wife, daughter, daughter, son in law, and me) thoroughly enjoyed our walking with her and listening to her history stories of the city while also taking in the architectural beauty of Charleston. It was the best 2 hours of our trip. She was phenomenal.
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K4388rbbethl
Oct 20, 2024
What a tour - Tyler of walk and talk Charleston is an amazing gifted storyteller and historian. Any of her tours would be the best thing you can do while in the city!
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Tyler_f
Aug 19, 2024
Awesome Tour! - Couldn't recommend this tour more highly! We had a small group and our guide was very knowledgeable. Charleston is such a beautiful city and it was so interesting to dive deeper into the history. I'm so glad I did this tour at the beginning of my trip as it gave me the lay of the land and helped me take in my surroundings. I really feel like I have a much better understanding of why Charleston is so unique.
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Sherrys943
Nov 18, 2024
Informative, but not so much fun - I’ve been to Charleston before and enjoyed a fabulous walking tour, so wanted my husband to experience the same. The tour company from before did not have availability, so I chose this company.
It was just us and the tour guide, so that was special and also odd. Why wasn’t there other customers?
The guide showed us old maps on her phone. OK let me get my glasses. Would be nice if she had a laminated 8.5 x 11 map if she wanted a group to see it.
We only walked in the old/walled Charleston. I felt like I was in history class. I LOVE history, but we stopped so often for her to talk that we weren’t walking! She pointed to things - “George Washington stayed in that house.” as she pointed down the street. Which house? The 3rd one? The white one? Can we see the house? That’s just an example.
Since it was just us on the tour, we were able to stop for a bathroom break and buy some water. That was nice.
Since I had something for comparison I’d give her 3 stars. My husband enjoyed it, so I’m giving her 4. Cost was $80 for two and I gave her a $20 tip.
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