Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Charleston
Talk a walking tour of historic Charleston SC with a certified and licensed guide. See beautiful architecture in our homes, churches, and public buildings. Hear over 356 years of history from the founding of our colony through wars, natural disasters and more! Come learn about the ensalved and Gullah culture and places that make Charleston so unique! Tours can be customized based on the interests of your group!
Take a leisurely stroll with us through America’s most historic city. Take a walk through time as we pass by and talk about historic homes, churches and public buildings, some predating the American Revolution!
When we meet at City Hall we’ll cover our early history and discuss our starting point and this unique intersection, known as The Four Corners of Law!
Private customized walking tour of Charleston lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $350 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 City Hall, 80 Broad Street, Corner of Broad and Meeting Streets.. 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 67 verified reviews; it is run by Walk It! Charleston. Most-mentioned highlights: Licensed and Certified Guide.
Kay was a fantastic tour guide. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Easy to hang with, very knowledgeable, and fun experience. Learned so much about the city that we would not have gotten through one of the less formal or carriage tours. This is definitely a must do when in Charleston!
If you get the opportunity, make sure you book a tour with Kay! She is engaging and enthusiastic about Charleston, its people, and its history. A former teacher, Kay knows how to keep everyone interested and even has visuals to help you understand the way Charleston developed through time. My sisters and I did a private tour with Kay in the heat of July. Instead of having us walk to the meeting point, she offered to come get us in her car, picking us up at the hotel and keeping us as cool as possible while she led us through town. We have already recommended her to friends and family who live in the area. She's a great tour guide and just a lovely person with whom to spend a day. She got an A++ from our group. Thank you, Kay! We hope to take another tour with you in the future, Millie, Elizabeth, and Lee
Thanks Lee! It was so much fun to meet you all and learn from you! You all brought a lot of information from all your travels/living abroad and made the tour so much fun! Thanks for letting me show you around Charleston and for the wonderful review. I hope your travels will bring you back soon.
One of the greatest tours I’ve been on.
Thank you!! I appreciate you writing a review and I am so glad to know you enjoyed the tour!
Kay was great. Clear communication prior to meeting. She has so much knowledge and can easily customize what you're looking to learn abou this beautiful city. Walking is definately the best way to see the city. Only wish our tour could have been longer but our time didn't permit.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for choosing me as your guide! Yes, there is A LOT to see and learn about here-2 hours flys by. I hope your travels will bring you back to Charleston and we can explore more...thanks again!
Kay Abrams gave us a beautiful tour of historic Charleston! She gave us so much interesting information, and she was a joy to be with. Her passion for giving an informative yet fun tour is evident. My husband and I want our grown kids to do the tour with her when they come to Charleston, too!
Thank you for choosing me as your guide. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour and would love for you to come back! You make my job so enjoyable!
Our private tour of Charleston was outstanding for our whole group, from teens to older adults. We wanted to focus on Jewish history of Charleston. Kay was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much history, local insight, and interesting details in a fun and engaging way that kept everyone interested. Kay was very accommodating with on-the-go adjustments throughout the tour. We appreciated the perfect balance of detailed information, humor, and flexibility. Highly recommend for families or mixed-age groups looking for a memorable Charleston experience!”
Thank you! I'm so glad I was able to share the history of Charleston that you were most interested in! There is SO much to talk about in Charleston so I always encourage my guests to ask questions. It was my pleasure to meet you and show you around!
We were in Charleston for a family wedding weekend. Most of us had never been there before, so we really wanted a concentrated way to get to know the city’s history. Kay gave our private group a fabulous tour! She’s knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Very responsive and easy to work with as we made our plans. We learned a lot and completely enjoyed the experience. We’ve done walking tours in quite a few cities, and Kay was one of the best guides we’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
Martha! I am so glad you found me and that I got to meet your wonderful family and be a part of your celebration weekend! I appreciate you writing a review and your kind words! Thanks again and I hope to see you on another visit!
Our family gathered for an 80th birthday celebration in Charleston and our tour with Kay was one of the top, if not the top, experiences for each of us! She is extremely knowledgeable, witty, and made the history of Charleston come alive! She’s also insightful and funny and touched on architecture, anecdotes, and famous or infamous citizens as we wandered down little tucked away alleys and historic streets. We learned so much as she kept us moving, even though it was raining! She also recommended other things for us to do that turned out great. For example, she suggested we change our boat trip to Fort Sumter to the first boat so we could experience the flag raising. She also recommended we go to the Nathaniel Russell house because the docent is excellent. (And she was! ) We highly recommend Kay!
Yay! I am SO glad you have a fun weekend here in Charleston. I am thankful you chose me as your guide to share the history of Charleston with you! I'm sorry the weather wasn't better but you were all troopers! Thanks again!
Kay’s private walking tour with our extended family was so informative and lively. She has a wealth of knowledge about Charleston history and imparts it with enthusiasm. We learned so much about Charleston and had a lot of fun in the process! We would all recommend Kay!
Thank you! I LOVED meeting you all and sharing some of the history of Charleston with you. Thank you for letting me be part of your special weekend!
If this was all I saw of Charleston, my cup would be full! Kay Abrams is not only a lovely person, but she is smart, funny and passionate about Charleston and its history. She brought everything to life. I felt as if the stories were actually happening as my husband and I followed her through time. She gave more than we could have ever hoped for with her personal knowledge of not only history but architecture and protocols of the time. It was exciting, educational and great fun! Worth every penny spent and more! Thank you Kay for making this trip so very special. Dr William and Diane Suval Apple Valley, CA
Thanks Diane! I am SO glad that you joined me for a tour and that you enjoyed it so much. As a small business owner, I take your kind words to heart and appreciate you sharing your experience so others may join me!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private customized walking tour of Charleston | 2 hours | 5.0 (67) | $350 | |
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