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 will begin outside City Hall which is one of the pillars of the “Four Corners of Law”
  • Washington Square - Learn about Washington Square Park
  • St. Michael’s Church - Learn about this historic Church where George Washington once worshipped.
  • Rainbow Row - Learn the history of the famous houses along…
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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Dan_h
Mar 21, 2025
Dennis was very... - Dennis was very knowledgable and also entertaining in explaining the history and architecture of charleston.
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Trisha_v
Mar 19, 2025
Great choice! - Lawrence was a wonderful guide to the city—knowledgeable and friendly. I have had several tours before and he was the best!
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Julia_v
Mar 11, 2025
If you like history, it is all over the place. - This was my fifth historical walking tour of Charleston, and in many ways it was the best. Lawrence is knowledgeable and has a true feel for local history.
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Jenna_s
Mar 9, 2025
This tour was AMAZING.... - This tour was AMAZING. Our tour guide Dennis knew so much and you can tell he truly loves Charleston. We learned a lot in just 2 hrs and he gave us pointers and where we can go after if we wanted to learn more on any specific topics. Best tour of the trip!
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Susan_k
Mar 8, 2025
Excellent tour, our guide Dennis was amazing’ - The tour was everything we were hoping for and more! Our granddaughter is a. Landscape Architect major and chose this tour. We can’t say enough about our guide Dennis! He was knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining and we could have continued another 2 hours. We were surprised what a great value this was for the amount of time and detail involved at each stop and even along the way. We plan on returning on the tour when our daughter and grandson visit in a few months and definitely want Dennis as our guide!
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598elisabethw
Mar 4, 2025
Well Paced & Knowledgeable Walking Tour - Amazing tour. Laurence set a good pace, mixed in a nice about of history with notable properties. Two hours was the perfect amount of time to learn, see and not end up worn out.
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Sue
Feb 19, 2025
Excellent tour - Duggar was an informative and engaging guide! Charleston is a charming and beautiful city full of history! I would highly recommend this tour.
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Onair45642
Feb 19, 2025
Great Intro to Charleston History - Duggar was our guide. He was fantastic He was very knowledgeable and made the experience a lot of fun Wear good walking shoes.
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Lauri_w
Feb 6, 2025
Very Good, Informative Tour - Dennis was an excellent guide. Well- balanced and insightful. We all enjoyed and recommend this tour.
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D3807paamyd
Feb 4, 2025
Amazing Lesson on Charleston and Lots of Fun! - Al was an amazining tour guide. Lots of knowledge and information delivered in an entertaining way. Our group loved it.
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From $25
up to 13 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).