Charleston Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of Charleston on this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore the French Quarter and South of Broad, and learn about the city’s founding and its evolution over time.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charleston City Hall - The tour kicks off outside City Hall, a key landmark among the “Four Corners of Law.”
  • Washington Square - Discover the history of Washington Square Park.
  • St. Michael’s Church - Explore this historic church where George Washington once worshipped.
  • Rainbow Row - Uncover the history behind the iconic houses of…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Charleston Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour
  • Professional & Licensed Local Guide
  • Explore the residential area ‘South of Broad’
  • Hear the tales of historic churches and view the city architecture
  • Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
  • Explore Charleston’s Historic District, including the French Quarter
  • Several…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This 2-hour stroll takes you through Charleston’s Historic District, venturing through the French Quarter streets and residential zones ‘South of Broad’. Listen to the tales of Charleston’s inception, behold historic residences and churches, and observe the city’s architecture. Understand the chronicle of this stunning city—from its pioneer settlers to…

Location
80 Broad St
Broad Street
Please meet your tour guide outside City Hall on the corner of Meeting St and Broad St at the "Four Corners of Law"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ernestine_h
Apr 14, 2026
Charlston historical district - Expert guide. Told great stories and pointed out details of homes and buildings I never would have noticed. Great walking route through a few secret alleyways.
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Johnse4669fr
Mar 30, 2026
A must for anybody visiting Charleston for the first time - A totally excellent way to see the city of Charleston and learn about some of its history… I preferred the walking tour to a carriage because there was more time to take pictures and actually see some of the buildings up close. And what made the tour even better was our tour guide Al, he was from the area and knew all of the history going back to before the Civil War.
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Chriscq4233gm
Mar 15, 2026
Walking in Charleston - Enjoyed are walking tour with Mark. Very informative and gave us a good start point when exploring Charleston. Would highly recommend
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Elana_g
Mar 11, 2026
Very educational and extremely fun - What a spectacular way to spend two hours ! Al was so knowledgeable and engaging Loved every minute Thank you!
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Stephanie_s
Mar 10, 2026
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful walking tour, I loved being able to learn more about the architecture and history of Charleston. Al was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable.
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Colleen_c
Mar 10, 2026
Al M is a terrific storyteller - Al M is a terrific storyteller…we learned so much about Charleston in 2 hours and would highly recommend this tour
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Griffis08
Mar 3, 2026
Worth it. - Fair admission. Good tour. Guide was fun and friendly.
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Krystyna_s
Feb 26, 2026
Charleston History tour - Highly recommended! Our tour guide, Al, was very knowledgeable and passionate about Charleston architecture and history and at the same time was entertaining and engaging. Thank you, Al!
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Lora_v
Feb 24, 2026
We learned so much about... - We learned so much about Charlestonian (and American) history and architecture from Duggar. Excellent, informative tour; highly recommend.
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Ted_w
Feb 22, 2026
Evan - His level of knowledge was exemplary. Great personality. Answered all my questions. Great having a guide who grew up in Charleston
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From $28
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).