Cool Destinations
Top Charleston activities
Top Charleston landmarks
Beyond Charleston
Charleston trip ideas
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Top Charleston landmark tours
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore USA tours
  • Charleston travel guides
  • Charleston travel calendar
Rewards
Rewards
Wishlist
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates

Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

63 Reviews 4.52 out of 5 stars Based on 63 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. Charleston, USA
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $11.75 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour Image 1
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour Image 2
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour Image 3
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour Image 4
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour Image 5

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 49 (28.33) days in advance.
Add to Wishlist
60 to 90 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) walking tour.

On this tour you’ll see Charleston’s historic downtown, including the famous Rainbow Row, The battery, multiple alley ways, hidden gems, a hidden entranceway to a famous graveyard, 2 parks, statues and so much more!

Along the way you’ll learn the stories of the holy city, the people, the civil war, the battery, GW, Edgar Allan Poe, the history of the buildings, the streets, the fences and the city’s soul. If you like to wonder the streets and wonder what’s the history of this tour, then this tour is for you.

Charlestonians are known for taking it slow, and so should you. This tour is designed to go at your own pace. Stop anytime to explore more and continue when you are ready. The tour never expires, and you can take it as many times as you want!

What's Included

  • Tour on our walking Tour app for one tour
  • The tour never expires, go anytime.
  • Go at your own pace and schedule, 24/7/365
  • No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app
See 1 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

163 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

83-107 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA

The tour ends at the iconic Rainbow row where you'll hear about how it came to be and get a chance to get a photo of the famous buildings.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Gateway Walk

The tour starts at gateway walk where you'll get a chance to walk through a easy to find but little known pathway to the : Unitarian Church Cemetery and hear the connection to Edgar Allan Poe.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poogan's Porch

Who's Poogan? Learn about the dog that named the restaurant and see his stone outside. This is also one of the best souther restaurants you'll find. Yum.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbes Museum of Art (pass by)

The tour stops outside the museum and you'll learn about the history of Charleston's art scene, southern art and the history of the building.
Read more

Washington Square

Get a chance to see a a huge obelisk that's a miniature version of the Washington monument in Washington D.C. Learn the story of Washington here and take a rest.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

See the iconic rainbow row and learn how it was created. This a great spot for pictures.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Battery

Walk around the battery and see the statues and learn about their stories and history as you walk. What role did the city play in the revolutionary war? The Civil War?
Read more

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Street

Explore sites on King Street, historic houses, churches, and sites and learn the history of the area. You'll see secret alleyways, historic sites, and so much more!
Read more

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 6 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-222222P93

Traveler Photos

See more
See more

Reviews

4.52
63 reviews

Average 4.52 out of 5 stars based on 63 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
45
4 stars
9
3 stars
6
2 stars
3
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 49 (28.33) days in advance.
Charleston Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Savannah to Charleston Scenic Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Savannah to Charleston Scenic Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$17.29
Haunted Pub Crawl for the Broken-Hearted
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Haunted Pub Crawl for the Broken-Hearted

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
3.0 (2)
from
$37
Small Group Historic Charleston walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Small Group Historic Charleston walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (65)
from
$49
Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (484)
from
$42.50

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,303)
$61
$60
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (764)
$61
$60
Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise
Special Offer
Special Offer

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (3,008)
$46.50
$45.50
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

1 to 11 hours
1 to 11 hours
4.8 (983)
from
$19

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tour on our walking Tour app for one tour.
  • The tour never expires, go anytime.
  • Go at your own pace and schedule, 24/7/365.
The following is NOT included:
  • No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • Tour on our walking Tour app for one tour
  • The tour never expires, go anytime.
  • Go at your own pace and schedule, 24/7/365
  • No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. WalknTours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your Cool Destinations Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email priceguarantee@mybookings.zendesk.com with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • Cool Destinations promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool Destinations and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • Cool Destinations reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool Destinations.
Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.