CHARLESTON
222 Tours Reviewed
Charleston has two faces, and this tour shows both. In a 1.5-hour walk, I love how you trade postcard history for the uncensored stories behind brothels, crime, scandal, and corruption, all explained with real context. I also like the energy:…
Charleston history rides right past your window. This 90-minute bus tour uses live narration to connect major sights—then gives you a real pause at the Battery for photos and Fort Sumter views. It is an easy way to get oriented…
Two hours, and Charleston history gets personal. This women-and-wine themed tour threads real places—churches, graveyards, and a house tied to abolition—into a story you’ll actually remember. I like that it isn’t just dates; it’s about people and power, told in…
If Charleston is on your list, start with its feet, not a bus. This 90-minute walk ties together pirates, patriots, and major landmarks you only really understand up close. I love the leisurely pace (about 2.5 miles) with photo stops,…
Charleston history, served at walking speed. This Charleston Footprints Walking Tour turns the city into a story you can follow on foot, with a route paced for a 2 to 2 hours 15 minutes outing and a mobile ticket you…
Brunch can be a history lesson. This private Charleston brunch tour turns a short walking route into stories about antebellum homes, railroads, theaters, and the city’s evolving downtown feel. You start on old King Street, snack your way through Southern…
South of Broad turns history into street stories. This is a private 2-hour Charleston walking history experience with a City of Charleston certified guide, built for learning fast and seeing more than you could on your own. I like that…
Charleston history walks better with a guide. This private, customized walking tour helps you spot the city’s biggest historic clues on foot, with focused stops that range from Revolution-era buildings to City Hall’s famous Four Corners of Law intersection. I…
A single day, far outside downtown. This tour strings together beach towns, Civil War sites, and big Lowcountry icons, all with comfortable air-conditioned van rides and a small group (max 8) so you actually hear your guide and can ask…
Dolphins and sand dollars in one ride. This Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion takes you to the uninhabited Morris Island area by skiff, with a guided cruise through the marshes and tidal creeks before you step onto the beach. It’s…
Charleston in one phone scan. This 1-day TourPass is built for flexible, low-stress touring: you pick your stops, show a mobile pass, and get admission (plus guaranteed long-line skipping) across 40+ top sites, from classic houses to Fort Sumter. I…
Charleston smells like dinner already. This downtown City Market food walk is a smart way to taste low-country cuisine while hearing why Charleston eats the way it does. I especially like the seated pacing at each stop and the way…
Ghosts in Charleston hit different at night. This 8pm walk is built like a short story circuit through downtown—five stops, tight timing, and a guide who keeps the mood fun without going full horror-show theater. I especially like the history…
Charleston starts making sense on foot. This private walking tour with Ann turns the city into a story you can follow, starting with a focused orientation at the Mills House and finishing at the Dock Street Theatre site. Two things…
Charleston history gets real fast. That’s because Cooper starts with a PhD historian mindset and a conversation-driven walk, not a lecture. You’ll love that the tour begins by talking through what you care about most, so the sights along the…
