Charleston's Best History Walking Tour - 10 AM | 2 hours 30 minutes

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The Best History Tour 10 AM
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00
The history of Charleston is rich with stories, dates, and colorful characters so take a walk-through history with our board-certified tour guides as we separate fact from fiction

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • There are no additional items or services included

Overview

I promise you're going to learn more about history on this tour than on any other tour in this town. I will teach you things you did not know, and challenge things you think you know. But... we start by discussing what's important to you about history. What you like, and what you hope to learn. This allows me to focus the conversation where you want. I use a story format and I ask you a lot of questions to spur discussion. I'll walk you down the path of Charleston in a funny, interesting, sometimes irreverent way. We'll start at Waterfront Park and head south to the famous Charleston battery. We'll see some amazing sights and have some fascinating discussions about the very colorful history of the early fort of Charles Towne. When we’re finished we’ll end up very close to where we started, the proud new owners of the most valuable souvenir you can take home from your trip – knowledge. So come on ya'll, this tour ain't gonna book itself! :)

Meeting points

We meet at the waterfront park, directly across the street from the Harborview Inn. There is a parking garage across from Fleet Landing restaurant one block up from our meeting place. Please wear/bring weather appropriate clothing, and arrive a few moments early, since we can not wait for you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Chucktown Tours

    We start out by the water, walk mostly in the shade - and take as many breaks as people may need. Please keep in mind. We’re not walking fast, and we take our time. However, Charleston isn’t known for its straight and level sidewalks – that’s why we don’t recommend wheelchairs and walkers on a tour like this. Strollers are fine. However, young children may need a little extra care on the narrow sidewalks.   It’s very hot and humid in in Charleston this time of year. In addition to comfortable walking shoes, and a great attitude - you may want to bring a bottled water.

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Beautiful cobblestone streets and we'll stand in Charleston's first fish market

  • N/A

    Think history is gone? Think again. Tradd street was built back in 1720

    15 minutes

  • Battery & White Point Gardens

    A breathtaking view among the hundred years old Live Oak trees.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Many places show you where George Washington slept.. this is where he lived while he was here in Charleston!

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

108 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 105 reviews with 5 stars

Super enthusiastic facilitator. Very informative and pleasant. Thoughtful of visitors. He is the kind of guy one would want to h

Published on Oct, 2024

Excellent host. Very enthusiastic and engaged. Well-informed with lots of interesting stories. Thoughtful of the visitors. Kind and with a good sense of humor. The kind of guy one would want to hang out with. I would do it again for certain.

First Charleston experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour, especially since the guide was extremely knowledgeable and was well prepared with so much information!!! He gave us one of the best tours we had ever experienced. Witty and humorous, never lost interest in his presentation!! Would recommend 100%!!!

Use Cooper for the best tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Cooper was an excellent historian and spectacular tour guide. As one of the only Academics providing tours, his wealth of local knowledge was second to none. Great sense of humour and suggestions for local venues! Highly recommend!

Great history tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour and Cooper was both extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Great way to get to know Charleston

Great learning experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Have a new perspective on Charleston and Civil War. Learned a lot of history. Tour guide Cooper was very knowledgeable.

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