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Charleston Walking Tour: Historic District Highlights
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Charleston
Discover the hidden stories and rich history of Charleston on a guided walking tour through the historic district. Explore the French Quarter and South of Broad while learning about the people and events that shaped the city. Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included!
Discover the hidden stories and rich history of Charleston on a guided walking tour through the historic district. Explore the French Quarter and South of Broad while learning about the people and events that shaped the city. Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Charleston City Hall - The tour kicks off in front of City Hall, a key part of the “Four Corners of Law,” which also features the Courthouse, the Post Office, and St. Michael’s Church at the Meeting Street and Broad Street intersection. From this point, participants will explore numerous notable sites in the French Quarter and the “South of Broad”…
- Charleston City Hall - The tour kicks off in front of City Hall, a key part of the “Four Corners of Law,” which also features the Courthouse, the Post Office, and St. Michael’s Church at the Meeting Street and Broad Street intersection. From this point, participants will explore numerous notable sites in the French Quarter and the “South of Broad” residential area.
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French Quarter - While stops on the tour may vary, participants can generally expect to visit significant sites in the French Quarter, such as the Dock Street Theatre, St. Philip’s Church, The Slave Mart Museum, The Powder Magazine, the French Huguenot Church, and the Pink House, among others.
Please note that stops on the tour may vary. -
Rainbow Row - Discover the history of the renowned Rainbow Row, one of Charleston’s most photographed locations. Situated in the “South of Broad” neighborhood, this area includes many historically significant homes, including the antebellum mansions along the famous “Battery.”
Please note that stops along the tour may vary. - Battery & White Point Gardens - Explore the “South of Broad” residential area, including the Battery, with its stunning views over the water to Fort Sumter. Please be aware that the tour will not cover the entire length of the Battery, and stops will vary depending on the guide.
What's Included
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Explore the residential area ‘South of Broad’
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- Visit several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
- 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
- Explore the residential area ‘South of Broad’
- Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
- Visit several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
- Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
- Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
- Professional & Licensed Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Charleston is a treasure trove of history waiting to be discovered. Embark on a journey where the guide will unveil centuries of stories, historical insights, and local wisdom. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour walk through the picturesque and enchanting streets of the historic district, featuring the French Quarter and the “South of Broad” residential area….
Charleston is a treasure trove of history waiting to be discovered. Embark on a journey where the guide will unveil centuries of stories, historical insights, and local wisdom. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour walk through the picturesque and enchanting streets of the historic district, featuring the French Quarter and the “South of Broad” residential area. Along the way, learn about the individuals and events that have influenced Charleston’s rich past.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are strongly advised
- This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
- Please contact us directly if members of your group are booked under a different name so that we can assign you all to the same tour guide.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time as all tours begin promptly
- Water is not provided and there are very few places to purchase water along the tour, so please bring a water bottle especially during the summer months
- Please use the restroom prior to the tour as there are no public restrooms along the tour route
Location
80 Broad St
Broad Street
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time. All tours begin on time. Because there are multiple tour guides leaving from this location, please contact us directly if there are members of your group booked under a different name that you need to be together with.
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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Eric_n
Apr 21, 2026
Nice walk - Al was a good knowledgeable guide whose love for Charleston is evident. It was a good starting point for exploring the city.
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Kathy_c
Apr 21, 2026
Great walking tour - Interesting, informative we had tour guide Duggar Baucom. He shared history and stories about Charleston.
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E4856szpatriciac
Apr 21, 2026
Fun and interesting tour. - This was a great experience. We saw a lot of interesting sites, learned a lot and enjoyed Al’s wit. I highly recommend this tour.
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Bpofsc
Apr 21, 2026
Great walking tour - Great walking tour. Educational and fun. Al did a great job.
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Bob_h
Apr 21, 2026
Historic Charleston Walking Tour - Dennis was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and informative. He had a great sense of humor and kept all of us engaged throughout the tour!
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Amy_h
Apr 21, 2026
Ben was energetic and... - Ben was energetic and knowledgeable about all things charleston !! he made the experience very enjoyable !
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N8733extomh
Apr 20, 2026
Best waking tour of Charleston! - My wife and I recently did the Historic Charleston walking tour with Low Country Walking Tours, our guide Duggar Baucom was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, friendly and very attentive to all. Highly recommend this company and their guides.
Tom I
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Arrie_c
Apr 20, 2026
Great Guided walking tour! - Dennis showed us most of the Charleston highlights. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable on Charleston history.
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Pooja_m
Apr 20, 2026
Great for history lovers - Really great if you love history and our tour guide was ver passionate about Charleston and its history as he was a rare native of the area. We did sit in a next to a kids park for at least 15 min and were given a little bit of a history lesson of things you wouldn’t learn from grade school history classes which was neat. However I wish we had kept walking during “story time” or at least stopped in a more picturesque spot like by the water or Pineapple Fountain which we didn’t walk by at all. I like walking tours because I love to walk around and see the vibe of the city so I just didn’t love that we were just sitting in a “history lesson” for a chunk of time.
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Deborah_w
Apr 20, 2026
Charleston Walking Tour - It was a nice walking tour, but could have been more extensive. It focused more on one small area of downtown Charleston and a lot of alley ways.
Could have done away with sitting in a park for 15-20 minutes as this technically was a walking tour of the city.
The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Charleston. which was much appreciated.
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