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Charleston Historical Walking Tour
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1,375 Ratings
Charleston
Experience an exclusive small-group walking tour of Charleston with a Ph.D. historian. Discover the city’s rich history and enjoy a personalized, in-depth exploration unlike any other tour in town.
Experience an exclusive small-group walking tour of Charleston with a Ph.D. historian. Discover the city’s rich history and enjoy a personalized, in-depth exploration unlike any other tour in town.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - The historic Mills House Hotel was significant during the early stages of the American Civil War.
- Dock Street Theater - Discover the first theater constructed in North America and the notorious figures linked to its history.
- Pink House Gallery - One of Charleston’s oldest structures,…
- Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - The historic Mills House Hotel was significant during the early stages of the American Civil War.
- Dock Street Theater - Discover the first theater constructed in North America and the notorious figures linked to its history.
- Pink House Gallery - One of Charleston’s oldest structures, dating back to 1712.
- Washington Square - A historic square in Charleston featuring several monuments.
- Charleston City Hall - Explore the transformation of this stunning building, which served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall.
- Charleston County Courthouse - Learn about the building that was once the old South Carolina statehouse.
- St. Michael’s Church - Discover the intriguing history of Charleston’s oldest church building, completed in 1761.
- Heyward-Washington House - Visit the place where George Washington stayed during his 1791 visit to Charleston.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - View the last public building constructed by the British in North America, where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
- French Huguenot Church - Explore the rich history of the French Huguenots in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.
- French Quarter - Enjoy the beauty and charm of Charleston’s French Quarter.
- Hibernian Hall - Learn about the building where the seeds of disunion were planted and hear about America’s connection to Greek Revival architecture.
- Fort Sumter National Monument - Witness where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! Although we do not visit the fort, we view it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
In contrast to many local tour companies that accommodate up to 20 participants per group, this Charleston tour ensures a maximum of 12 guests. The standout feature of this tour is the exceptional level of historical expertise provided to guests. With a Ph.D. in history, the operator has dedicated countless hours to studying and researching primary…
In contrast to many local tour companies that accommodate up to 20 participants per group, this Charleston tour ensures a maximum of 12 guests. The standout feature of this tour is the exceptional level of historical expertise provided to guests. With a Ph.D. in history, the operator has dedicated countless hours to studying and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. This extensive knowledge is shared with guests during the tour. By limiting the group size to 12 and extending the tour duration by 45 minutes compared to most others in town, guests enjoy a unique level of exclusivity and historical insight that surpasses what larger tour companies in Charleston offer.
Location
108 Meeting St
Meeting Street
This building has four small white Ionic Greek columns in front. It is now a graphic design center for the city of Charleston and not open to the public. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the building. It is directly across the street from Hibernian Hall and the pink Mills House Hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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901darens
Apr 10, 2026
Charleston History Walk- worth every penny - This tour delivered everything promised. It was it was very enjoyable and Eric is incredibly knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this tour.
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Sandra_k
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing History Tour - This is a very thoughtful and thorough history tour through the old city. Nice small group of 10 to 12 so it is easy to hear. As a history buff with a PHD in History our guide was well versed in the history of Charleston from its inception to present day. Highly recommend.
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Robert_p
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing guide. Thank you Eric! - Eric is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made this tour very worth it. Book it, do not hesitate, you will be happy you booked.
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Kurtk462
Apr 10, 2026
Fascinating Walking Tour of Charleston - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Charleston with Eric. He is an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. We walked all over the city in a small group and learned a lot about the history, architecture, and culture of Charleston. We visited many important historical sites and explored some beautiful neighborhoods. Eric had fascinating stories and a notebook of historical pictures to share with us. He gave us recommendations for places to visit and good restaurants for lunch after our tour. We have experienced many city tours all over the world and this was one of the best ever. We highly recommend Eric Lager!
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Docpheasant
Apr 9, 2026
Fantastic tour - We had a wonderful tour with Eric. He was incredibly personable and entertaining! His breadth of knowledge was impressive and he delivered it in a fun fascinating way. Would highly recommend this tour, especially on the first day visiting Charleston. It really helped lay out what our interests would be the rest of the trip.
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629erikg
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent historical overview of Charleston - Eric is so very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend this tour. My only suggestion would be to provide a brief outline of his remarks so we can follow along more easily
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Fosterjennings
Apr 8, 2026
Fantastic afternoon with Eric - I don’t typically give out 5 star ratings. I reserve them. Eric earned this one. I can’t comprehend how he can keep all these stories and dates in his head ! Very entertaining, accommodating, went out of his way to ask about our backgrounds and experiences - not to impress, but he’s a naturally curious historian ! Fantastic tour !
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Rebeccacn7092ll
Apr 8, 2026
Perfect way to spend an afternoon! - Just outstanding! Learned so much about so many historical aspects of Charleston, which is so much more historically significant than we realized. The three hours flew by. Well done!
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Kristen_c
Apr 8, 2026
Learned so much! - I am so happy that our trip to Charleston included a tour with Eric. He’s a wealth of knowledge, sharing in a way easy to regurgitate details to friends from early settlers, to different time periods, architectural details and city shaping people and decisions. Thank you for bringing Charleston alive through the ages.
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Katelynsv5108mp
Apr 8, 2026
Hands on history - Our tour of Charleston with Eric was perfect for our history loving family! We brought our daughters and parents— everyone loved seeing the city and hearing about the history that lives there. Our youngest was especially excited to hear the different details of George Washington’s visit since she is learning about the Revolution in school. Eric is both knowledgeable and very personable! He checked in on us and built a nice break into the middle of the tour. He knows where all of the best places are to stop and tell a story about a building and his history. You can tell he must be a favorite teacher at the Citadel! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get the most out of their trip to Charleston!
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