HISTORY WALKING TOURS IN CHARLESTON

The 11 Best History Walking Tours in Charleston

11 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 11 history walking tours in Charleston justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour - Begin at City Hall and the Four Corners of Law
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

1.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and White Point Garden on a two-hour guided walk with local history and practical tips.

“Really informative, lots of history and information on architecture, why houses were designed like they were, famous people who lived there, and so much more”

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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour - South of Broad, where grand homes meet narrow lanes
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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel - The French Quarter and Hibernian Hall
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Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

3.Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Explore Charleston with Citadel professor Eric Lager on a small-group walking tour covering the French Quarter, Civil War sites, and 400 years of history.

“This was the most informative tour we took in Charleston! Eric was engaging, knowledgeable, a wonderful storyteller and so willing to answer questions. The time and walking steps flew by as he gave us so much historical, political, religious, and architectural information and insights into life in Charleston.”

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Charleston: Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour - The French Quarter in 50 minutes
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Charleston: Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

4.Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 705 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Explore Charleston’s Old Walled City on a two-hour history walk with local guides, churches, colonial homes, legends, and practical sightseeing tips.

“Very interesting and informative introduction to Savannah history and historic sites by an informed local.”

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Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More - Cobblestones, iron gates, and Charleston single houses
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Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Charleston: History and Architecture Guided Walking Tour - South of Broad, where houses become history
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Charleston: History and Architecture Guided Walking Tour

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide - Broad Street and the Four Corners of Law
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Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

7.Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of Charleston’s small-group historic walking tour, with guide tips, route details, value, group size, and advice on who should book.

“We had a wonderful walking tour with Steve Bailey. He is a wealth of knowledge about Charleston. It was only our group of 4 on the tour so we were able to fully engage with Steve. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Charleston walking tour with a Citadel history professor - Meeting Eric at 108 Meeting Street
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Charleston walking tour with a Citadel history professor

8.Charleston walking tour with a Citadel history professor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Explore Charleston’s colonial streets, graveyards, churches, and famous corners with Citadel professor Eric Lager in a small three-hour walk.

“Eric was very interesting and knowledgeable. The group is limited to 12 people and lasts three hours. During that time, he tells a great deal of Charleston history in an engaging manner. Highly recommend.”

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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour - Starting at O-Bar at Oyster House
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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

9.Walking History and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, historic bars, hidden alleys, and Prohibition stories on a lively two-hour walking tour.

“This was a personalized experience with a knowledge guide. 2 hours was a good amount of time for the activity which started and ended with a beer.”

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Charleston: Historical Walking Tour with Storytelling - Starting beside the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
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Charleston: Historical Walking Tour with Storytelling

10.Historical Walking Tour with Storytelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Explore Charleston’s oldest streets, pirate tales, grand homes, and harbor views on a lively two-hour walking tour with guide Larry.

“Beyond exceptional!! Larry was a treasure trove of informative and interesting history. He kept us transfixed with his rolling narrative. There wasn’t a dull moment!! I recommend him highly.”

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Charleston: Hidden Alleys and Historic Sites Walking Tour - Four to six alleys with a different view of Charleston
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Charleston: Hidden Alleys and Historic Sites Walking Tour

11.Hidden Alleys and Historic Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Explore Charleston’s historic alleys, Rainbow Row, and founding stories on a two-hour guided walk with local history and practical tips.

“Our tour was excellent! Dennis Mardis, our guide, impressed us with his knowledge of Charleston history and kept our interest with stories about historical sites and their significance to the area. He was personable, professional and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour with Dennis as your guide.”

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