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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.

200 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(10,765)·1 hour
from$50/ person
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
4.9(6,800)·2 hours
from$30/ person
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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
4.6(3,757)·2 hours
from$43/ person
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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
4.8(3,737)·1 hour
from$50/ person
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
4.9(2,967)·2 hours
from$37/ person
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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
Charleston
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
4.9(2,587)·2 hours
from$34/ person
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Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
4.9(1,515)·2 hours
from$39/ person
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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(1,481)·3 hours
from$40/ person
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Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Charleston
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
4.5(1,376)·2 hours
from$31/ person
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Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
4.9(1,123)·2 hours
from$39/ person
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Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
4.5(893)·5 hours
from$95/ person
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Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour
Charleston
Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour
4.6(892)·3 hours
from$111/ person
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Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More
Charleston
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More
4.9(710)·2 hours
from$41/ person
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Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
Charlotte
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
4.8(548)·2 hours
from$27/ person
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Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture
Charleston
Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture
5.0(497)·2 hours
from$25/ person
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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour
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Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour
4.9(380)·2 hours
from$49/ person
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Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour
Charleston
Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour
4.7(289)·2 hours
from$29/ person
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Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
4.9(286)·2 hours
from$28/ person
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The Badass Broads of Charleston Walking Tour
Charleston
The Badass Broads of Charleston Walking Tour
5.0(194)·2 hours
from$40/ person
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Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler
Charleston
Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler
5.0(75)·2 hours
from$39/ person
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Charleston History & Mystery: Interactive Walking Tour Game
Charleston
Charleston History & Mystery: Interactive Walking Tour Game
4.3(30)·2 hours
from$7/ person
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Charlotte's Premier Historical City Walking Tour
Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Walking Tour
4.9(16)·2 hours
from$19/ person
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Charleston Signature History Walking Tour: Explore the Past
Charleston
Charleston Signature History Walking Tour: Explore the Past
5.0(6)·2 hours
from$35/ person
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Charleston Gullah Black History Slave Walking Tour Unfiltered
Charleston
Charleston Gullah Black History Slave Walking Tour Unfiltered
1 hour
from$50/ person
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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.

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