E
Great tour and saw many parts of this great city of Charleston. Will come agin and take a tour with Karen. Enjoyed it.
Karen made history come alive. We enjoyed the tour and her visuals. I would use her again when we come back to this great city.
Lowcountry History Strolls
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Charleston
Description
This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and food that make Charleston unique. The #1 hospitable city in America will come alive as we experience our shared Southern history together!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We begin at the Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St.This home and the one across the street are deeply imbedded in the founding of our country. Then work our way around to Tradd St. - stopping at the Sword Gates and the home of Col. John Stewart while discussing English history, the founding of the colony, architecture, epidemics, disasters, two wars and more. Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, where we discuss Pres. Washington’s visit and Charleston “firsts”. Ending on Bay St to see the city planned by the Lord’s Proprietors, discussing why it was built and why it came down. On to the High Battery to discuss the start of two wars in our harbor, the last Royal Govenor and the beginning and end of the Civil War. As we make our way back, we discuss slavery, hospitality, friendly societies and colonial Charleston once more. Rounding out our tour, we conclude with our food culture as we send you off to eat in the city with options for dining experiences in town!
Highlights
Please bring umbrellas for inclement showers if needed.
What's included
Included
Please bring umbrellas for inclement showers if needed.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
5 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lowcountry History Strolls take?
Lowcountry History Strolls lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Lowcountry History Strolls cost?
Prices start at $120 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.
Can I cancel Lowcountry History Strolls for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Lowcountry History Strolls offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(5)
J
Amazing Tour
We took our family on the South of Broad Street Tour over Thanksgiving weekend. Karen was the best history tour guide. Her knowledge of Charleston is endless, she is lively, she is humorous, a really held everyone’s attention.
D
Great Tour Guide Every Which Way
Karen was our tour leader on the Charleston walking tour. She was great - super prepared and knowledgeable and fun. She had charts and graphs that were easy to understand and illustrated the social and economic background behind physical things, she knew the names of the trees and plants as well as the history behind houses and buildings and she walked and talked at just the right pace. We had a very interesting discussion on the Jim Crow era in Charleston. And her restaurant recommendations were spot on. The tour was a highlight of our visit to Charleston.
A
Great introduction to historic Charleston
Following the failure of another operator, we’re incredibly fortunate to find Karen and enjoy a fascinating tour of historical Charleston. She provides both strolling and driving tours- we took the driving tour. Her passion and in-depth knowledge of the history, architecture and back stories of Charleston’s events, personalities and their place in history was both enjoyable and educational. We only had a short time here, but feel we got wonderful introduction to one of America’s great cities. Thank you Karen!
5
Walking through history with passion
The low country history strolls tour was my HIGHLIGHT of visiting Charleston SC!!! Karen is a magnificent tour guide and is well versed in the history of Charleston. I could feel her passion and love of the area the entirety of the tour. THIS TOUR IS A MUST TO ANY WANDERER.
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