Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
Charleston, USA
Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2898
View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: French Huguenot Church, 136 Church St At the corner of Church and Queen sts., Charleston, SC 29401-2802
View the only church of its denomination in North America
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pink House Gallery, 17 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401-3006
View the oldest private residence in Charleston
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Slave Mart Museum, 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401-3005
View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2103
View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Row, 79 E Bay St # 107, Charleston, SC 29401-2544
View the most photographed sight in Charleston
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Not included in your ticket price are any parking fees if you choose to drive to your tour. Gratuity is optional, but gratefully accepted.
- Entry/Admission - Old Slave Mart Museum
- Entry/Admission - Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
- We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
- We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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