CHARLESTON
56 Tours Reviewed
Charleston history hides in plain sight. This walk, led by Citadel professor Eric Lager, turns ordinary streets into a story you can actually follow. I especially loved the small group feel and the way Eric tells the past like it’s…
Charleston tastes better on foot. This Upper King Street walking food tour strings together Lowcountry favorites with local storytelling and a relaxed pace. I especially like the 5 or 6 tastings that actually get you eating, and the way the…
If you want Charleston beyond the photos, start with Shem Creek. This 1.5-mile walk ties together working shrimp culture and the town’s past, stop by stop, with a cast-net finish on the waterfront. And because the group stays small (max…
Charleston gets real when the stories come with names. This Historic Women of Charleston walk shines a spotlight on the city’s “Badass Broads,” with Jonathan Green guiding you through five famous stops while keeping the focus on women’s influence—and the…
A streetlight can’t hide Charleston’s past. This 90-minute 18+ night walking tour brings you face-to-face with the city’s raucous, scandalous underbelly, led by guides who know how to make it fun and factual. I love that it’s not a ghost…
Charleston tastes better on foot. This private walking food tour strings together classic Lowcountry dishes with real stories tied to the historic district. You’ll start at the United States Custom House, then keep moving through places that shaped Charleston’s food,…
One good walk can set your whole trip. Charleston Chicora strings together iconic churches, famous streetscapes, and two buildings tied to Charleston’s darker past, all in about two hours. It’s built for speed without feeling rushed, and it even teaches…
Ghost stories in Charleston come with receipts. On this 90-minute night walk, you move through the historic district where superstition, churches, and old prisons all share the same streets. You also get a guided visit to the Provost Dungeon and…
Charleston is all about details you miss alone. This 2-hour walking tour strings together churches, homes, and landmark architecture in a way that actually makes the city’s story click. You start near City Hall, hear how Charleston shaped American history,…
Charleston hits different when you walk it. This 2-hour small-group tour turns the peninsula into a story, with stops that connect churchyards, war-era buildings, and seaside landmarks. I especially like how the guide narration lands in the right places, from…
Charleston is a city built on small surprises. This history and architecture walking tour strings those surprises together into one easy 1-mile loop, with guided stops in classic downtown neighborhoods plus interior access where available. You get the stories behind…
Charleston has a second set of stories. This walking tour focuses on Black Charleston—the parts of the city that don’t always make it into the usual sightseeing loop. You follow a route through major downtown landmarks, then land on darker,…
Spooky history walks start right in town. This Charleston Ghosts of Liberty guided walking tour pairs haunted storytelling with lesser-known chapters of local history, in English, using a mobile ticket you can show on your phone. What I like most…
Night turns Charleston’s dark side into a walking story. This tour blends Provost Dungeon entry with a guided night route through back alleys and historic lanes, so you get both a real place to see and stories that make it…
Charleston gets darker after sunset. This night-time haunted tour leads you into the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St, where real cells and hallways are tied to stories about notorious criminals and pirates. I like that it mixes the…
