CHARLESTON
71 Tours Reviewed
A walk that turns postcards into people. This Charleston history walking tour strings together the big names you see in photos and adds the real reasons they matter, from Rainbow Row to Battery views of Fort Sumter. I like two…
Ghosts creep in when you walk Broad Street at night. Charleston Terrors: Pirate Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour turns the city’s pretty facades into a guided route through dark stories, with you following clues street by street. I like that the…
Charleston history doesn’t sit on a plaque here. It walks beside you, with a local guide who knows how the city worked socially, religiously, and politically. I like that the stops hit real “still-here” landmarks—churches, streets, and waterfront ground you…
Charleston wears its holiday clothes fast. On this 2-hour guided walk, you see the seasonal decorations and learn how the city got from 1600s settlement to the Civil War era and beyond. Two things I like right away: the holiday…
Harbor views start before you do. This Charleston walk pairs downtown sights with Edmondston-Alston House admission for unobstructed Charleston Harbor perspectives, so your photos don’t end when the walking does. I also like how the tour keeps you moving through…
Pirates and ghosts, right on Charleston’s streets. This guided walk is built around storytelling you can track street-by-street, with real Charleston landmarks tied to pirate and ghost lore. What I like most is how the tour doesn’t treat history like…
Ghost stories feel sharper when the streets are old. This Charleston Spooktacular ghost walking tour strings together historic stops and paranormal tales for about 1 hour 30 minutes, starting at 80 Broad St and moving step by step through some…
Ghost stories hit best on foot. This Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps tour strings together famous places and quick-hit ghost lore in about 90 minutes, so you get atmosphere without a full-night commitment. I love the tight route that starts in…
Sunday walking, told from a new angle. This Frankly Charleston tour takes you through Wraggborough with a black history lens, so the usual downtown sights like the Citadel and Aiken-Rhett House land in a larger story. I like that it…
Charleston has a way of looking sweet and feeling sharp. This self-guided audio walking tour turns famous spots like Rainbow Row into a story you can follow on foot. I like the hands-free GPS narration that plays when you reach…
Charleston history, told on foot. This 90-minute small-group walk keeps things tight and story-driven, with a licensed guide and a cap of 10 guests so you can actually ask questions. I love that the experience jumps across eras fast, from…
Charleston can feel like a maze of stories. This outdoor walking game turns the peninsula into a puzzle trail from St. Philip’s Church to St. Michael’s Church. You follow clues on your phone, move at your pace, and still end…
Charleston gets darker when you walk its oldest streets. This 2-hour historical walking tour turns landmarks like the Old Exchange into scenes you can picture, not just buildings you pass. I especially like the storytelling by real characters and the…
You can walk the French Quarter on your terms. This self-guided audio walk strings together major Charleston landmarks with the kind of pacing group tours can’t match. You’ll follow a route that includes the Old Slave Mart Museum, Pineapple Fountain,…
Charleston feels bigger than it is. This private walk packs the French Quarter, South of Broad, and the waterfront into a tight, story-led route with a native guide. I like that you get real context for the cobblestones, ironwork, and…
