Charleston Old Walled City Small-Group Walking Tour
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Discover Charleston’s rich history on a small-group walking tour designed for a more personal experience. Limited to just 15 people, this 2-hour guided stroll offers plenty of opportunities for questions and photos as you explore the city’s oldest neighborhoods.
Your licensed guide will share fascinating stories about Charleston’s past, legends, and culture. Walk through the historic French Quarter, admire stunning 200-year-old mansions south of Broad Street, and see well-preserved blocks of historic homes. The tour wraps up at the High Battery, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter, the site where the Civil War began.
With guides who know Charleston inside and out, you’ll get insights that bring the city’s history to life. Whether you're a history buff or just love exploring charming streets, this Charleston Old Walled City historical walking tour promises an engaging and memorable experience.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
What languages are available?
The tour is conducted in English.
What is the group size?
Groups are limited to up to 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children and infants?
Yes, the tour is suitable for infants (0-5), children (6-12), and adults (13-90).
Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
What’s included in the tour?
Your tour includes a local guide and all taxes, fees, and handling charges.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This congregation has worshipped on site since 1681. The church contains an impressive collection of slate tombstones from the 18th century. Narration occurs in the graveyard.
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Stop 2
Built by 1713, this gunpowder storage was the oldest surviving public structure between St. Augustine and Williamsburg. Narration happens on the sidewalk.
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Stop 3
The oldest congregation in the Carolinas (1680), where notable figures rest in the graveyard. Includes sidewalk and graveyard narration.
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Stop 4
An elegant Gothic Revival church, home to the only active French Calvinist congregation in North America, worshiping since 1706.
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Stop 5
A 1937 WPA-built playhouse on the site of the first British North American playhouse (1736).
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Stop 6
Since 1680, this intersection has been dedicated to public use. Ripleys Believe It or Not! calls it the only intersection where four laws of mankind intersect. Narration on the sidewalk.
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Stop 7
This surviving structure was used as a showroom for slave sales and now houses a museum on slavery in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
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Stop 8
A Revolutionary War museum where President Washington was entertained four times in 1791. Narration on the sidewalk.
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Stop 9
The oldest church (1761), targeted during the British Siege in 1780 and the Federal Siege from 1863-1865. Signers of the Constitution are buried here.
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Stop 10
Colorful 18th-century commercial buildings reflecting Charleston’s early ties to the Caribbean. Narration on the sidewalk.
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Stop 11
Grand mansions from the 19th century, many used as winter party palaces. From one, Civil War orders were given to fire on Fort Sumter.
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Stop 12
View Fort Sumter from the High Battery seawall and learn about the siege and fall of Charleston during the Civil War.
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Stop 13
Visit the Russell House garden to discuss 18th-century garden design and horticulture, plus the story of the joggling board. Garden narration only.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
We meet at the corner of Meeting Street and Chalmers Street
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled within 24 hours of departure
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $28.50 per person
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