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Home/Destinations/Charleston/Historic Walking

Historic Walking Tours

The pastel heart of the city: walking tours stroll past the candy-coloured houses of Rainbow Row, the grand mansions of the Battery, historic churches and hidden alleyways, revealing Charleston’s architecture and history on foot. The city up close.

162 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Charleston
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
4.8(11,021)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
4.9(7,000)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston
Charleston
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston
4.7(4,378)·40 min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
4.8(3,838)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard
Charleston
Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard
4.6(2,924)·1h 30min
from$36/ person
via Viator
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
Charleston
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
4.9(2,676)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings
Charleston
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings
4.9(2,384)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
Charleston
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
4.9(2,297)·2 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
4.9(1,630)·2h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel
Charleston
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel
5.0(1,507)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Charleston
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
4.5(1,412)·1h 30min
from$33/ person
via Viator
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
4.5(1,101)·1h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Charleston
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
4.8(1,093)·1–11 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
Charleston
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
5.0(999)·4 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
4.5(918)·4h 30min
from$96/ person
via Viator
Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail
Charleston
Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail
4.4(782)·45 min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More
Charleston
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More
4.9(728)·2 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture
Charleston
Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture
5.0(549)·2 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon
Charleston
Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon
4.2(543)·1h 30min
from$41/ person
via Viator
Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
Charleston
Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
4.7(527)·1 hour
from$45/ person
via Viator
Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
4.4(517)·4h 30min
from$82/ person
via Viator
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Charleston
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
4.9(453)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
4.9(291)·2 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour
Charleston
Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour
4.7(290)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Charleston Chicora 2 Hour History Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston Chicora 2 Hour History Walking Tour
5.0(280)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
Myrtle Beach
Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more
4.3(275)·11–12 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Charleston
Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise
4.2(219)·1h 30min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour
Charleston
Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour
5.0(191)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Gray Line City Tour with Charleston Museum Admission
Charleston
Gray Line City Tour with Charleston Museum Admission
4.6(182)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Charleston's Tastes Through Time -Authentic Cuisine, True History
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Charleston
Charleston's Tastes Through Time -Authentic Cuisine, True History
4.8(176)·2–3 hours
from$94$99/ person
via Viator
Charleston History Tour - Small Groups Only - History & Alleyways
Charleston
Charleston History Tour - Small Groups Only - History & Alleyways
5.0(119)·2 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
4.3(109)·1h 30min
from$43/ person
via Viator
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
Charleston
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
4.9(57)·6h 30min
from$145/ person
via Viator
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks
Charleston
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks
5.0(53)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations
Charleston
Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations
4.8(47)·3 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour
Charleston
Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour
4.8(38)·1h 30min
from$43/ person
via Viator
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Charleston
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
4.3(37)·50 min–1h 10min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Streets and Eats Charleston Walking and Tasting Tour
Charleston
Streets and Eats Charleston Walking and Tasting Tour
5.0(31)·2h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Charleston History & Mystery: Interactive Walking Tour Game
Charleston
Charleston History & Mystery: Interactive Walking Tour Game
4.3(30)·1h 50min–2h 20min
from$7/ person
via Viator
Historic Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour
Charleston
Historic Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour
4.8(26)·2 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Revolutionary Charleston Walks - History Walking Tour
Charleston
Revolutionary Charleston Walks - History Walking Tour
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston
Charleston
Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston
5.0(12)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
The Complete Story of Charleston - Historic District Walking Tour
Charleston
The Complete Story of Charleston - Historic District Walking Tour
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Charleston Architectural Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston Architectural Walking Tour
5.0(8)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Charleston Signature History Walking Tour: Explore the Past
Charleston
Charleston Signature History Walking Tour: Explore the Past
5.0(6)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Charleston History and Architecture Tour
Charleston
Charleston History and Architecture Tour
5.0(5)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Charleston Gullah Black History Slave Walking Tour Unfiltered
Charleston
Charleston Gullah Black History Slave Walking Tour Unfiltered
5.0(5)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour
Charleston
Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour
1h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator

Historic Walking in Charleston — FAQ

What is Rainbow Row?
A row of pastel-painted historic houses on East Bay Street, a Charleston icon.
What is the Battery?
A historic seafront promenade lined with grand antebellum mansions and cannons.
Is Charleston walkable?
Yes — the historic district is compact and perfect for walking tours.

More things to do in Charleston

Carriage ToursHarbor & Fort SumterPlantations & GardensGhost ToursFood Tours