Charleston Walking Tour: Discover Historic Sites
4.9
1,894 Ratings
Charleston
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Charleston's enchanting alleyways and historic sites. Explore hidden charms, visit popular points of interest, and learn about the city's rich history.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Learn about the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
What's Included
  • Alleyways & Historic Sites Guided Walking Tour of Charleston
  • Professional and Licensed Local Guide
  • Small-Group for a more personalized experience
  • Explore Charleston’s history and events that shaped it
  • Stroll through historic district’s quaint and charming streets
  • Discover popular points of interest like Rainbow Row
  • Go ‘off the beaten path’ in Charleston’s enchanting alleyways
  • Includes admission to the Powder Magazine Museum
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an intimate 2-hour walking exploration of Charleston’s delightful alleyways and noteworthy historical landmarks with our small group tour. Our tours are designed for smaller group sizes, enhancing the up-close and personal feel of the experience. Charleston’s alluring alleyways are conveniently situated within the famed historic district, making it possible for us to add well-known highlights while branching out to previously untrodden paths, thereby uncovering the history and appeal of Charleston’s charming passageways. On average, we encompass four to six distinct alleyways/passages and a variety of must-see sites like Rainbow Row, all while saturating the journey with rich history. Though often ignored, roaming these cobblestone passages is an opportunity to immerse oneself in Charleston’s abundant history and delve into its hidden, intimate allure.

Included in your walking tour fee is admission to the Powder Magazine Museum, which you are free to explore at your own pace, either before or after the tour.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Water bottle recommended
  • Comfortable shoes recommended
Location
122 E Bay St
East Bay Street
Please meet your tour guide on the North side of the Old Exchange Building where the benches are.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherry_c
Jun 22, 2024
Hidden alleyways and historic tour - Captain Bob was very knowledgeable and knew his history as if he had lived it himself. Captain Bob also explained the architectural design from the time periods . We found the fake front doors to be very interesting as well as a wonderful idea for entertaining.
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Michaelcg2255sj
Jun 22, 2024
Awesome - Captain Bob was amazing. We learned so much about the city and it's history. He showed his parts of the historic district that we would never found on our own thanks
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Lagenam2022
Jun 22, 2024
A Tour Behind the Scenes of Downtown Charleston - Loved it! I felt like Captain Jim was showing us a part of Charleston that few see. He was very informative and fun! I highly recommend this tour.
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Helen_k
Jun 21, 2024
Worth going! - Really enjoyed the tour, informative, exciting and we were able to beat the crowds as it starts at 9:30. Highly recommend, we had only 9 people on the tour!
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Kelly
Jun 21, 2024
Great experience! - Great experience. We did both the hidden alleyways as well as the historic homes tours. Both guides were very knowledgeable and shared their experience. Highly recommend!
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Thomas_h
Jun 21, 2024
Love this tour - Captain Bob was very professional. We learned a lot about history and architecture from him. Highly recommend this walking tour.
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Stellagoose
Jun 20, 2024
Historical - Must do tour while in Charleston! - Fantastic, informative and a must do while visiting in Charleston. Captain Jim was engaging and responsive to all of our questions. We loved the small group format - feeling very personal and not like a cattle car. Thank you Captain Jim! Beth & Lynn
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Ronaldr_j
Jun 15, 2024
Great tour! - All the beautiful homes. The guide was very informative. It was hot. I would suggest doing this 2-hour tour earlier in the day.
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Elizabeth_g
Jun 15, 2024
Great Tour! - Captain Jim is very knowledgeable and entertaining as well! Learned so much about the architecture, past and present residents, and general history of Charleston.
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Robert_s
Jun 14, 2024
Expert guide … so-so tour - Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its rich history! It was, however, more of a standing/listening tour rather than a walking one. We were also often standing in full sun. Saw a couple cool alleys, not necessarily hidden. We wished we would have taken a carriage ride and then explored on our own.
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