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3-Hour Historic Charleston Walking Tour with Waterfront Landmarks

3 Hours Round trip from Charleston Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Waterfront Park and the High Battery Wall with views of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
  • 02 Explore Rainbow Row, historic churches, and atmospheric graveyards
  • 03 See Charleston's Revolutionary and Civil War sites across the Historic District
  • 04 Discover landmarks such as the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Slave Mart, Dock Street Theatre, and Powder Magazine
  • 05 End the tour at a local restaurant to sample traditional Lowcountry cuisine

Enjoy a fully narrated, leisurely stroll through the streets of "America's Most Historic City." Narrow alleys bordered by colonial and antebellum mansions, wrought-iron gates, and lush gardens lead to the historic Battery and Charleston Harbor, where the Civil War began. Experience the charm of a historic Southern city combined with the contemporary vibes of South Carolina's coastal culture, with enduring cultural roots, a renowned restaurant scene, and beautiful oceanfront resorts.

Visit the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon (1771), Slave Mart, Dock Street Theatre (1736), and the Powder Magazine (1713).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Charleston (South Carolina)
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Historic Charleston Landmarks and Waterfront Walk

  • Your guide will meet you at your hotel or at a convenient location in Charleston's Historic District.

  • Visit Waterfront Park and the High Battery Wall, and see Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie.

  • Explore Rainbow Row, historic churches, graveyards, and Revolutionary and Civil War sites.

  • Visit the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon (1771), Slave Mart, Dock Street Theatre (1736), and the Powder Magazine (1713).

  • You can end the tour at a local restaurant to sample traditional Lowcountry cuisine.

Waterfront Park, High Battery Wall, Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row

Where this trip takes you

Waterfront Park, High Battery Wall, Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Admission to the Exchange Building, Slave Mart, Powder Magazine, or any house museum

  • Any extra expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Charleston, SC, USA
Tour start
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Charleston.

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