Guided walking tour · Charleston, United States

Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

A history walk through Charleston with stops at local bars.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 360 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £27 per person
Group size
Up to 10 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Run by
Charleston Historic Tours LLC
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Dock Street Theater
  2. French Huguenot Church5 min
  3. Philadelphia Alley10 min
  4. Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
  5. Old Slave Mart Museum10 min

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • One small snack is provided at the first bar location

Not included

  • Guests must be 21+ to attend this experience

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Charleston

  • Price: from £27. 9 of the other 17 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £30.
  • Reviews: 15 of the other 17 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 10 people. 16 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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