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Charleston History Walk: 350 Years in 2 Hours
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266 Ratings
Charleston
Embark on a 2-hour journey that encapsulates 350 years of Charleston’s rich past. This captivating, heartbreaking, riveting, and at times humourous saga is not just a history lesson, but an experience.
Embark on a 2-hour journey that encapsulates 350 years of Charleston’s rich past. This captivating, heartbreaking, riveting, and at times humourous saga is not just a history lesson, but an experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. Philip’s Church - St Phillip’s has the oldest congregation in Charleston. It is one of the most iconic churches in Charleston. They boast a graveyard and a cemetery. (Learn the difference on the tour!)
- French Huguenot Church - This is the only Calvinist French Heugenot church in the Western Hemisphere. It is a beautiful gothic style…
- St. Philip’s Church - St Phillip’s has the oldest congregation in Charleston. It is one of the most iconic churches in Charleston. They boast a graveyard and a cemetery. (Learn the difference on the tour!)
- French Huguenot Church - This is the only Calvinist French Heugenot church in the Western Hemisphere. It is a beautiful gothic style church with a fascinating history.
- Dock Street Theater - This is the first building in North America built for the sole purpose of putting on theatrical productions.
- Pink House Gallery - This is the second oldest house in Charleston.
- Old Slave Mart Museum - This is a slave market from 1856. Here we will address the dark history of slavery and Charleston’s role in that.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - This is one of the most historical buildings in the entire country.
- Rainbow Row - Rainbow Row is one of the most iconic areas in Charleston. This is a great photo opportunity!
- Nathaniel Russell House - This is one of the oldest and most historic mansions in Charleston.
- St. Michael’s Church - This is the oldest church in Charleston.
- Circular Congregational Church - This is the oldest graveyard in Charleston.
- The Powder Magazine - This is the oldest municipal building in Charleston.
What's Included
- Experienced guide
- Experienced guide
Location
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
Church Street
Your guide will be wearing a very distinct black shirt with our "Charleston meets Abbey Road" design. He/She will be in the coffee shop. Don't forget to get a bottle of water or coffee!
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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(266 Ratings)
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Victoriadanelle
Feb 27, 2026
The perfect walking tour with a Charleston Ambassador, highly recommended! - Jonathan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of Charleston. He shared many stories about the people, the architecture, historical battles and the changing landscape that Charleston has seen over the years. I highly recommend JWalk Tours. His respect for humanity and Charleston shine through his informative tour. We highly recommend going on one of his tours, you won’t be disappointed!
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Kelly_b
Feb 17, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour! John was everything you could hope for—incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. He brought Charleston’s history to life with storytelling, fascinating details, and just the right touch of humor.
You could tell he truly loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. If you're visiting Charleston and want a tour that is informative, memorable, and a lot of fun, this is the one. Highly recommend—five stars all the way!
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Jeani219
Jan 11, 2026
A-Z what you want to know about Charleston - We booked this tour on the recommendation of our concierge and were treated to more than 2 hours of insights, stories, and facts about Charleston. We would recommend Jonathan for his enthusiasm and ability to explain the intertwined history of this lovely city with the growth of America.
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Billsj151tr
Dec 17, 2025
A day with Jonathan - Great tour with Jonathan. He was prompt for the tour and did a great job explaining things and answering our questions. Well worth it.
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Shawnho6410gq
Nov 25, 2025
Don’t miss walking with JWalk Tours! - Jonathan gave an excellent walking tour of Charleston! He is extremely knowledgeable about the city and all of its complex history. His love for the city shines through in the detailed, emotional stories he shares. I would highly recommend taking his tours- we’ll be doing another one the next time we visit!
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Marlene_h
Oct 23, 2025
Highly recommend! - Jonathan was informative and entertaining! Lots of great stories. We could tell that he loves Charleston!
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Dynik
Sep 16, 2025
A Memorable Tour and Gentleman - I learned so much from this compassionate and knowledgeable man. Jonathon pours his heart into his tour and makes it fascinating and memorable!!! Can’t wait to come back and do his women of Charleston tour. He’s one in a million!
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Rogerwa8098pf
Jul 2, 2025
An amazing day!! - Jonathan is the best Tour Guide in Charleston! My Wife and I had a great time and his knowledge of Charleston and its History is amazing! I highly recommend if you’re here, make SURE you take his Tour!
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Ross_k
Jun 19, 2025
Must Do Tour - Excellent tour!!! Jonathan is knowledgeable, charming and an amazing storyteller. This is a must do if this is your first trip to Charleston.
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Debbieo2022
Jun 10, 2025
Would book with JWalk Tours again!! - Jonathan was a wonderful tour guide. His delivery of the story of this beautiful city was thoughtful and showed a real love of history. In fact, he did such a nice job, we booked his BadassBroads tour the next day. Jonathan's "Let's Take a Walk" is spot on.
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