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Private Walking Tour of Historic Charleston with a Local Guide

4.9 (40 reviews) · By Heart Of Charleston Walking Tours

Who better to guide you through the heart of Charleston than a native Charlestonian? Discover Charleston's heart and soul as you walk through the picturesque streets and quaint alleyways of Charleston’s Historic District. Guided by Timothy Trouche, an eighth-generation Charleston native and third generation Charleston tour guide, you will learn how “The Holy City” withstood the test of time, rebuilding upon her ashes and ultimately being preserved as the gem you see today. Share in Tim’s hometown knowledge of Charleston’s rich history from its colonial days as Charles Town, through the American Revolution and Civil War. Each tour offers breathtaking views of the harbor, beautifully preserved historic homes, churches and gardens.

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Duration 2 hours – 2.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Key facts

Duration 2 hours – 2.5 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 15
Ages Child 0–5; Youth 6–11; Adult 12–99
Accessibility Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • Two-hour Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
  • Professional Native Charlestonian Tour Guide
  • Sites include: Rainbow Row, Historic homes, churches and beautiful gardens

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Meet your guide at 80 Broad Street next to the statue of George Washington. After leaving Washington Park, you will be guided through the French Quarter and South of Broad areas. You will be given glimpses of colonial churches, cobblestone streets, Georgian and Victorian architectural style homes, wrought iron gates and earthquake plates, along with incredible views of Charleston Harbor. Some of the local landmarks seen on the tour include St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the Battery, and Rainbow Row.

    1 hour 50 min
  2. Stop 2

    View the oldest church structure in Charleston, SC

    5 minutes
  3. Stop 3

    Rainbow Row - Charleston, SC

    10 minutes
  4. Stop 4

    While access to the house is not offered through this experience, the tour does explore the gardens of the Nathaniel Russell House.

    10 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

The tour will begin at Washington Park located behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street, at the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets. I meet next to the statue of George Washington.

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Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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From $100.00 per person

Child Age 0–5
0
Youth Age 6–11
0
Adult Age 12–99
2
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