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Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

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Charleston, USA

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Tour Guide
  • Not included in your ticket price are any parking fees if you choose to drive to your tour. Gratuity is optional, but gratefully accepted.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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We'll meet on the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, at East Bay Street and South Market street, directly across East Bay Street from the City Market. We recommend guests park at 1 Cumberland Street or 89 Cumberland Street. Both are ~5 minute walk from our tour meeting point.

End point

71 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

We generally end near the intersection of Meeting Street and Broad Street. The exact end point can change based on your group's walking speed, and your guide.

Start Times

What To Expect

St. Philip's Church

View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Huguenot Church

View the only church of its denomination in North America
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pink House Gallery

View the oldest private residence in Charleston
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Slave Mart Museum

View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

View the most photographed sight in Charleston
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-75309P1

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