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90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston
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90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston
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Cancellation policy
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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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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Charleston’s historic alleyways and pocket gardens can’t be reached by car or carriage, making this Charleston walking tour an excellent option for visiting the Holy City’s enticing nooks and crannies. Follow a guide through the French Quarter, down to the Battery, and right past Rainbow Row as you learn about the city’s 350-year history from a licensed tour guide.
- Historic Charleston walking tour
- Leisurely pace makes it easy to keep up
- Walking tour lets you access areas off-limits to cars
- Fully narrated by a licensed tour guide
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What's Included
90-minute Walking Tour of the City of Charleston
Professional Guide
See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter, Churches, Architectural History, and more
Gratuities
Departure & Return
2 Anson St , 2 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This activity will end right where it started.Please check in with our representative at 2 Anson Street. The tour will leave from that building.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- There is a minimum of 2 guests needed for this tour to go out. If the minimum is not met 1-hour before the tour start time, the tour will be cancelled and guests will be notified.
- This is a 90-min walking tour that will cover about 35 blocks of the historic city of Charleston. Please bring some comfortable shoes and dress for the walk and the weather.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Old South Carriage
Cancellation Policy
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Where does the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston depart from?
A:The walking tour departs from 2 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401. The meeting location offers a comfortable, air-conditioned meeting location with seating and restrooms.
Apr 2021
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Is parking available for the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:There are multiple parking garages and lots near the City Market. You can also park at the Visitor’s Center and ride the free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) to the Market.
Apr 2021
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How early should I arrive for the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:You MUST check in 10-minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Apr 2021
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Can I bring my young child with me on the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:Yes, children 3 years and under are free.
Apr 2021
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How should I dress for the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston ?
A:Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Keep in mind that portions of the city have cobblestone streets or uneven sidewalks—all part of Charleston’s historic charm!
Apr 2021
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Is the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston narrated?
A:Yes. Our tours are narrated by a certified guide. All of our guides who provide historic tours are required to be members of the Palmetto Guild, which indicates they have successfully passed a comprehensive examination on the history of Charleston.
Apr 2021
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What will I see during the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:We will cover about 35 blocks of the historic city of Charleston, including sights that give Charleston its unique charm – custom wrought iron gates, gardens, historic mansions with picturesque piazzas, and the church steeples of the “Holy City.”
Apr 2021
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How large is the maximum group size for the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:In order to allow a better experience for all, we allow up to ten guests per tour.
Apr 2021
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Can I bring snacks/drinks with me on the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:Yes - We recommend staying hydrated during the tour. You may either bring your own or you can purchase bottled water at our offices before or after your tour.
Apr 2021
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Can I bring a stroller on the 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:Yes, however, keep in mind that portions of the city have cobblestone streets or uneven sidewalks—all part of Charleston’s historic charm!
Apr 2021
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What if the weather is bad on the date of my 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:We operate rain or shine. Rain ponchos are available on-site for $2.00. In the event of severe weather, both walking and carriage tours will be canceled. You’ll be notified in advance if a tour will be canceled.
Apr 2021
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during 90-Minute Historic Walking Tour of Charleston?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Awesome Time!
Leighton_S
, May 2022
Amazing tour
Jason_A
, May 2022
We had a very knowledgeable tour guide. It was a great tour! I would highly recommend it! It looks s a must do!
Great way to start a visit to historic Charleston!
AnnMarie_M
, May 2022
Sara was very knowledgeable and engaged us all in a wonderful walking tour! It was our first trip to Charleston and gave us the historical background to enjoy the Fort Sumter tour, and Middleton Place which we also saw during our stay. Thank you, Sara!
Blustery tour guide
Kevin_D
, Feb 2022
Our tour guide.... very...
brenda_n
, Jan 2022
Guided Tour
Tywayne_E
, Sep 2021
Walking Tour Gets a Thumbs Up
jennifer_R
, Jul 2021
Very informative tour
Margie
, May 2021
Our tour guide Steven was excellent. The Dock Theater and St Michael’s church were very memorable. Our guide’s knowledge of Charleston was exceptional and enjoyable.
Tourguide Stephen was excellent.
John_B
, Apr 2021
Our guide, Stephen was a born and raised in Charleston and brings an insightful perspective of old and new Charleston. He also gave us some extra bonus stops not typically on the tour. While it took a little longer than 90 minutes every minute was worth it.
Racist Tour Guide
Rich_S
, Apr 2021
Stephen was reasonably knowledgeable about Charleston but his lecture on masks and how groups must comport themselves on streets and sidewalks was unnecessarily long and his enforcement thereof was draconian, particularly toward people of color. His barely-disguised anger on several occasions was a poor advertisement for Charleston and the New South. As white, Northerners with limited experience visiting the South, we were aghast.
Historical
Dawes_R
, Mar 2021
Just okay
Allyna_A
, Dec 2020
Not particularly interesting. A lot of extra detail about sites that weren’t very intriguing. Felt awkward and not very welcoming
1 traveler found this review helpful
Awesome tour with a knowledgeable tour guide
Jana_W
, Jul 2020
Mediocre tour guide
Geoffrey_C
, Jun 2020
We did the new two hour walking tour...
abramsky
, Dec 2017
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