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Charleston Walking Tour: Explore Top Historical Sights
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23 Ratings
Charleston
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Charleston on a walking tour with Holy City Walks. Learn about the struggles, contributions, and resilience of the city's inhabitants over 350 years.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - The tour meets here at one of the last buildings constructed by the British before the Revolutionary War. You will hear about the original walled city and who were held in the old dungeon. You’ll also hear about a presidential visit in which one founding father danced with more than 200 of Charleston’s ladies.
- French Quarter - We will stroll along cobblestone streets in the historic French Quarter and hear stories of fires, earthquakes, wars, presidential visits, and learn about life in early Charleston
- South of Broad - You will walk down historic and beautiful Meeting Street and view the many mansions, window boxes and gardens along this charming street. You will hear stories about some of the famous residents and learn unique aspects of Charleston’s architecture.
- Battery & White Point Gardens - You will hear stories of pirates, epic battles and daring escapes while strolling in the shade of live oaks in one of the most beautiful parks in the South and along the sea wall of the Battery.
- Rainbow Row - The tour concludes along Rainbow Row right by the starting point. See the colorful homes that make up the largest stretch of colonial era buildings in the United States. Take photos and make memories that will last a lifetime in one of Americas most charming streets.
What's Included
- 90-minute guided exploration
- Insight into historic homes, gardens, and parks
- Engaging tales of pirates, patriots, heroes, and villains
- Accompanied by a licensed professional guide
What's Not Included
- Bottled water - Charleston can be warm, please bring this for yourself.
Additional Information
At Holy City Walks, we perceive Charleston’s history as not just mere factoids and timelines. It represents the narrative of authentic people who endured hardships just to reach here in 1670. It embodies the efforts of courageous folks over a span of 350 years, confronting wars, pirates, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and upheaval. Charleston is beyond just an attractive ancient city. Experience it all with Holy City Walks!
Location
122 E Bay St
East Bay Street
The north end of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon in the shade under an Oak Tree. The intersection is Broad St. and East Bay St.
Parking can be found at the East Bay Garage at 25 Prioleau Street, 1 block away from the meeting area.
Public restrooms in garage.
Please bring bottled water.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Judy_l
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful tour - Brandon our guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The stories he told held our interest and were at times amusing. A wonderful way to spend our first time in Charleston!!
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Michael_t
May 28, 2024
Must-do! - Brandon is an excellent guide. Really passionate and knowledgeable.
We learnt so much about history of Charleston. Great, enriching, educational experience.
Thank you!
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Patrice_r
May 5, 2024
Brandon was an excellent... - Brandon was an excellent guide. Knowledge and attentive to us. Tour was just the right length of time.
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Kevinkeller64
May 2, 2024
Excellent. Would highly recommend this tour. - This tour was excellent. This was our first time visiting Charleston. The depth of history and knowledge was incredible. We learned so much and plan to return in the future. We are slightly biased because it was just my wife and me and the tour guide so he spent some extra time explaining and going into deeper detail.
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Stevess
Apr 23, 2024
Great walk - The tour was a great overview of the city and Brandon our tour guide was excellent We would recommend this tour and likes the small group personal experience Thank you!
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Lisa_l
Mar 29, 2024
Fabulous tour guide! - Brandon was an excellent tour guide. My friend and I were the only ones on the scheduled tour that day and he extended the time for us, giving us an additional 30 min of time showing us the city and telling us the history. He was knowledgeable and fun. So much so that we decided to take his ghost tour that same evening, which was also excellent!
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Amanda_w
Mar 15, 2024
Would recommend to all! - Brandon was an amazing guide and was so knowledgeable and accommodating as we took our one and a half year old on the tour as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to see the beautiful city while diving into the deep history of Charleston!
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Leetheactor
Jan 1, 2024
Fun and educational - Great fun and we learned alot.
Ya'll should try this one over others.
Learned more than expected and enjoyed hearing all the church bells on the Sunday tour.
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Jenniferc726
Oct 8, 2023
Brandon walking tour guide - Brandon was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of Charleston’s history. He has a great sense of humor ! We enjoyed our tour!
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Superali50
Sep 28, 2023
Great walking tour around beautiful Charleston - Great walking tour, Brandon was very informative and knowledgeable told some nice quirky stories a lovely afternoon walking around beautiful Charleston.
Highly recommended tour.
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