Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Charleston
Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) walking tour. On this tour you’ll see Charleston’s historic downtown, including the famous Rainbow Row, The battery, multiple alley ways, hidden gems, a hidden entranceway to a famous graveyard, 2 parks, statues and so much more! Along the way you’ll learn the stories of the holy city, the people, the civil war, the battery, GW, Edgar Allan Poe, the history of the buildings, the streets, the fences and the city’s soul. If you like to wonder the streets and wonder what’s the history of this tour, then this tour is for you. Charlestonians are known for taking it slow, and so should you. This tour is designed to go at your own pace. Stop anytime to explore more and continue when you are ready. The tour never expires, and you can take it as many times as you want!
The tour starts at gateway walk where you'll get a chance to walk through a easy to find but little known pathway to the : Unitarian Church Cemetery and hear the connection to Edgar Allan Poe.
Who's Poogan? Learn about the dog that named the restaurant and see his stone outside. This is also one of the best souther restaurants you'll find. Yum.
The tour stops outside the museum and you'll learn about the history of Charleston's art scene, southern art and the history of the building.
Get a chance to see a a huge obelisk that's a miniature version of the Washington monument in Washington D.C. Learn the story of Washington here and take a rest.
See the iconic rainbow row and learn how it was created. This a great spot for pictures.
Walk around the battery and see the statues and learn about their stories and history as you walk. What role did the city play in the revolutionary war? The Civil War?
Explore sites on King Street, historic houses, churches, and sites and learn the history of the area. You'll see secret alleyways, historic sites, and so much more!
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $10 per person for this Charleston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The tour starts at the gate of gateway walk just to the left of 163 King St, Charleston, SC 29401. There you will see a gate. Once you get there please open your walking tour app and press start tour. You'll be guided around the city. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This self guided tour was very interesting and very informative. It was a little difficult starting the self guided part with the app but once I got it it was easy from there, and you can pause the recording when needed. You can go at your own pace or take a break
It was fine and informative until the app drained our phone batteries. I would suggest bringing a portable battery charger or paying a little bit extra for a in-person tour guide.
We enjoyed doing this walking tour at our own pace. Really great info given. Narrator is knowledgeable of the area and had lots of interesting facts.
The self guided tour was very good! In an hour of easy walking, I saw a lot! The only thing I would change is the starting point of the tour. The cemetery gates were somewhat difficult to find.
This tour was wonderful! I loved that it was self paced so we could go as fast or as slow as we wanted! It was such an amazing deal! It is so worth it! There was so much detail throughout the tour and we learned so much. Next time we come to Charleston we will definitely be buying some of the other tours offered from WalknTours! The app makes it easy to navigate and give you directions to each of the next destinations!
We enjoyed the autonomy of walking through Charleston on our own. GPS worked great. If you’re going with a friend, we recommend one app download and share one set of headphones, so you’re in the same place. Make sure your phone is fully charged before starting. The reason I can’t give 5 stars is because of AI reading mistakes. Instead of street, it read St. as saint. It also mispronounced East Bay Street as Easy Bay over and over again. Could use some editing.
This self guided tour was a fantastic experience for my girlfriend and I. This is our first time in Charleston and we loved the history explained throughout the guide. Definitely would recommend to fellow history enthusiasts! I would recommend bringing waters to stay hydrated.
Loved the tour and mix of history and architecture. Loved that we could go at our own pace and pause and restart as we wanted. Just the right amount of walking and coverage of Charleston. Also suggestions for delving deeper into spots along the tour. Would highly recommend
This was a great alternative to scheduling a tour. I was unsure of when I would be available but was interested in touring Charlotte. This was very informative and allowed me to visit the landmarks and museums at a leisurely pace. I highly recommend it.
Enjoyed a fun and informative guided walking tour of historic Charleston, experiencing hidden alleys and architectural gems - thanks Greg - that was $10 well spent!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour | 1h–1h 30min | 4.4 (69) | $10 | |
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