Guided walking tour · Charleston, United States

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

A two-hour walk through historic Charleston's streets and centuries of history.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 7,072 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £23 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 6
Run by
Walks of Charleston
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Charleston City Hall15 min
  2. Rainbow Row10 min
  3. Battery & White Point Gardens30 min

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • Explore the residential area "South of Broad"
  • Learn about the history and events that shaped Charleston
  • 2-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
  • Several popular points of interest including Rainbow Row
  • Explore notable sites in the French Quarter
  • Stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Charleston

  • Price: from £23. 13 of the other 17 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £30.
  • Reviews: None of the other 17 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 20 people. None 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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