Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour | 2 hours

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Lost Stories Tour
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
  • Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
  • Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
  • 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
  • Gratuities

Overview

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.

Itinerary

  • Tour Charleston (Pass By)

    "IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK..." and now they will. Author, historian, educator and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham combines his powerful blend of artful storytelling with solid historical and personal perspective.

  • Charleston City Market

    Visit sites starting with the Charleston City Market, a historic marketplace located in downtown Charleston. Then, head on to Jehu Jones Hotel, Catfish Row (of Porgy and Bess fame).

    30 minutes

  • Heyward-Washington House

    Pass by the Heyward-Washington House which belonged to Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

    10 minutes

  • Old Slave Mart Museum

    Old Slave Mart Museum is the building that once held slave auction galleries, located in downtown Charleston.

    15 minutes

  • Charleston Waterfront Park

    See and hear about lesser known places where heroes and heroines made history...but missed the history books. Walk the path from slavery through Reconstruction to civil rights. End by walking along the beautiful Charleston Harbor through Waterfront Park. Discover the forgotten stories of black Charleston on this captivating walking tour.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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

365 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    332
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 332 reviews with 5 stars

Delightful

Published on Jan, 2025

Unexpectedly entertaining and informative. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the stories!

You should not miss this kne

Published on Jan, 2025

By far the most entertaining, educational and historical tour! Do this. You’re missing out if you don’t go! He is amazing.

Can’t miss this

Published on Dec, 2024

We LOVED this tour. We were enthralled for the entirety of the 2 hour tour and we learned a lot of new things. Professor Fordham’s tour is a must see!

Great tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Damon was excellent. His tour was informative, fun, thoughtful and thought provoking. We learned lots and so glad we did it!

Thought-provoking and entertaining.

Published on Dec, 2024

Damon is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He does his research and presents the unvarnished truth of historical events in a thought-provoking and non+offensive way.. Highly recommend.

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