Guided walking tour · Charleston, United States

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

A small-group history walk through Charleston led by a history professor from The Citadel.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 1,525 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £31 per person
Group size
Up to 12 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
From age 7
Run by
Charleston History Walk by Eric Lager, Ph.D.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Dock Street Theater10 min
  2. Pink House Gallery5 min
  3. Washington Square15 min
  4. Charleston City Hall10 min
  5. Charleston County Courthouse10 min
  6. St. Michael's Church10 min
  7. Heyward-Washington House10 min
  8. Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon5 min
  9. French Huguenot Church10 min
  10. Fort Sumter National Monument10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Charleston

  • Price: from £31. 4 of the other 17 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £27.
  • Reviews: 5 of the other 17 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 12 people. 11 of the other 16 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.1 km in about 28 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Charleston

Charleston's historic district is a grid of pastel houses, church spires and gardens on a peninsula, small enough to explore in a day on foot.

Terrain. Flat throughout, with some uneven old pavements and cobbled lanes in the French Quarter.

Flooding. Downtown streets flood at high tide and in heavy rain. Flooding usually starts when the harbour reaches about 7 feet, and the city's roads have closed as recently as October 2026. Check the forecast and tide times before you plan a long walk.

Read the full Charleston walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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