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Great tour
Great tour! An amazing amount of education. Beautiful scenery. Our tour guide kept it upbeat and moving.
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That’s wonderful to hear! We are so glad you chose to take a walk with us!
Revolutionary Charleston Walks - History Walking Tour
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Description
Come explore the rich, extensive history of the Holy City! Charleston's streets run deep with stories of glory and pain, of splendor and darkness. In this 120 minute tour you'll see some of Charleston's most storied sights and learn the history that makes our Kingdom by the Sea one of the most beautiful, remarkable, and memorable cities in America! We will share with you our in-depth knowledge of Charleston. There are so many fascinating and innovative people and events that have occurred on such a small little peninsula. Touring with Revolutionary Charleston you will see the City through the eyes of licensed tour guides that cherish Charleston for her beauty and her flaws.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rainbow Row refers to the row of pastel-colored historic homes located on East Bay Street, just along the Battery. As one of Charleston’s most iconic sites, you can visit this area on any given day and see couples getting their photos taken for engagements or weddings, along with a drove of tourists trying to get a good photograph of the stunning houses.
Dating to the late 18th Century, the Charleston City Market is a National Historic Landmark spanning four city blocks. Home to more than 300 daily vendors, this is one of the nation's oldest and largest public markets.
Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island protecting Charleston, South Carolina from naval invasion. Its origin dates to the War of 1812 when the British invaded Washington by sea. It was still incomplete in 1861 when the Battle of Fort Sumter began the American Civil War. We will look from the sea wall, but not visit the fort as it sits int he middle of Charleston Harbor
The current structure was once part of a complex of buildings known as Ryan's Mart. The complex had a brick wall enclosed yard, a four-story building that contained a "barracoon" or slave jail, a kitchen and a morgue. We will visit and tell stories about the mart but not enter.
Circular Congregational Church of Charleston, SC was founded in 1681 and is one of the oldest continuously worshipping congregations in the South. We will walk past, but not enter.
Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean. It was first used as a public garden in 1837. With the outbreak of the Civil War, it became a fortification for the city.
Highlights
Amazing Stories of Charleston
What's included
Included
Amazing Stories of Charleston
Not included
Please bring water, comfortable shoes, bug spray and sunscreen.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
13 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(13)
J
A great history walking tour
Sara is so good at making history interesting. She walked us through a few different neighborhoods, brought us to the Battery, and through alleys explaining the different architecture. She even recommended an excellent place for lunch.
Operator response
Fantastic! Love to hear that a Great Walk was had! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a note…
Z
Great Orientation to the Heart of Historic Charleston
From on time start to finish total immersion in the historic and fun facts of revolutionary Charleston. John not only imparted non-stop knowledge of the history he made it fun with his interpretation of the thought processes of the historical personalities. Who knew G. Washington wore out 2 pair of shoes dancing with over 200 women in a Ball that lasted over 2 nights? John never ran out of information and he strategically had us standing and walking in shade as much as was possible which was also appreciated. Just a small group assured I could always hear and appreciate all the information. We took other tours later that overlapped some of the sites but John's information proved to be more in depth and more fun than any other tours.
Operator response
We are so glad to hear it and we love to hear everything in your review! Thank you for taking time out of your vacation to walk with us!
J
Revolutionary talk
Very informative and a pleasant walk. Our guide was careful about walking on uneven pavement. Brian answered all our questions thoughtfully.
Operator response
Lovely! Thank you for taking the time to walk with us and share your experience!
G
Historic tour
Bryan was a very knowledgeable tour guide, it was a full 2 hours around Charleston. We very much enjoyed making our way around the various locations.
Operator response
Terrific to hear! Thank you for taking the time to review us and thank you for taking a walk with us! Until next time!
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Downtown charleston
Better point of meeting the tour guide to get the tour started , the tour itself was fantastic and we learned a lot from the guide
Operator response
We love to hear it, thank you for walking with us!
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Walk This Way
Paul is the consummate tour guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable and provides interesting back stories to various landmarks. He can even speak to native flora and fauna which is an area of particular interest to me. The tour is more of a dialogue than a lecture as he encourages questions and active participation. 10 out of 10 for worthwhile Charleston tours.
Operator response
We love to read reviews like this! Thank you for walking with us!
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Enjoying History in Charleston
Tyler was amazing. During the tour he made sure everybody was taken care of during the tour. We got a real felling of what happened in Charleston. He also pointed out some awesome places for pictures.
Operator response
Awesome to hear and thank you for walking with us!
K
Lovely views and stories on a walk through the city
I very much enjoyed my tour guide’s knowledge and humor while walking among some of Charleston’s most lovely buildings and homes. Would definitely recommend to any visitor!
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Operator response
Thank you so much!
L
Excellent walking tour!
We had a great experience with our guide, John. A native of Charleston, he was extremely knowledgeable about the history, architecture, culture, and people. He packed a lot into the 2 hour tour, but didn’t mention much at all about Charleston’s history related to slavery. We sought out the museums (African American Slave Market Museum and the International African American Museum) to learn about this part of Charleston’s history.
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Operator response
That's lovely to hear!
