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2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

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2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Historic Walking Tour begins at City Hall
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Overview

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston’s historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter, and many more.
  • Take a walking tour of Charleston, South Carolina
  • Visit many of the city’s historic points of interest
  • Enjoy a great view of Fort Sumter
  • Fun for the entire family
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2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
Professional/Local Guide
Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district
Learn about the people and events that shaped Charleston
Gratuities

Departure Point

80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Please meet your tour guide outside City Hall on the corner of Meeting St and Broad St.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please check the forecast prior to the tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Walks of Charleston
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
Is there parking available near the departure point for the 2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour?
A:There are several “pay as you go” parking garages and open-air lots scattered throughout the downtown area. If you are joining us for the Charleston History Tour, we recommend the parking garage at 85 Queen Street.
Feb 2021
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What happens if it rains on the day of my 2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour?
A:We generally have a “rain or shine” policy but may cancel tours in potentially dangerous weather conditions. If we must cancel your tour, we will notify you by email, phone, or both and a reschedule or full refund will be offered.
Feb 2021
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What is the social distancing policy during 2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by 2-Hour Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking or standing for the majority of the tour." See review
  • "Highly recommend this tour before you look at any others!" See review
  • "A good time to visit if you want leas crowds than normal." See review

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Very informative and entertaining!
Chris_L
, Oct 2021
Wendy was a wonderful guide, not only showing us points of historical interest but also additional stories about the people and places in Charleston history.
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Great tour of Charleston. Highly recommend!
Ellen_M
, Oct 2021
Our tour guide Dennis was excellent. He has lots of stories and kept everyone engaged. It was a great way to start our visit to this amazing place!
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Informative
Wayne_W
, Oct 2021
Saint Michaels church and the history of Charleston. Very good tour guide Steve. I like the bulldog that visit us
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Great walking tour...
Tusenheimer
, Oct 2021
Great walking tour Dennis was very pleasant and knowledgeable perfect weather completed s lovely morning
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The best thing we did while visiting Charleston!
Carolyn_S
, Oct 2021
Dennis was perfect tour guide ! The 2 hours flew by! Very informative! We enjoyed it. We will definitely recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Charleston!
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Dennis Made History Come Alive
Ray_E
, Oct 2021
Our guide, Dennis Mardis, was informative, well versed in SC history, very personable, and entertaining. Two hours with Dennis was not enough. My wife and I would highly recommend this walking tour.
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Charleston tour with Ms.Wendy
Dita_B
, Oct 2021
Very professional. Ms.Wendy was fun, passionate about history, full of amazing stories and little historical details. She inspired my 13 year old one to start a research on the Grimke sisters. We are excited for our future tours.
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Why Charleston is Charleston.
Robert_F
, Oct 2021
Our guide Mark explained why Charleston is rather unique with respect to the preservation of its many historic houses. We learned about Charleston's history and some of the city's history and interesting inhabitants.
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Great Charleston tour
pupsila
, Oct 2021
Amy was amazing! She knew everything about anything. Told so many interesting stories and has a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed this tour!
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Too many stories…
Wendi_S
, Oct 2021
While we appreciated that our guide was a local and had interesting history, some of her stories were very long and too detailed. Our group size was 20 and that was too many people to keep together and have everyone able to hear.
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