Guided walking tour · Charleston, United States

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

A private walk through Charleston's highlights.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 376 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £154 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 3
Run by
Jeff Zimmerman
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Charleston Waterfront Park
  2. Dock Street Theater15 min
  3. The Citadel
  4. Rainbow Row
  5. Battery & White Point Gardens10 min
  6. St. Michael's Church
  7. Charleston City Hall
  8. Hampton Park
  9. Charleston County Courthouse

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • Private transportation

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Charleston

  • Price: from £154. None of the other 17 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £27.
  • Reviews: 13 of the other 17 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.

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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