CHARLESTON · WALKING TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 charleston walking tours travellers book the most. We walk you through what each one covers on the ground, who guides it and what it costs, so you can pick the right one before you lace up.
A 2-hour guided walk through Charleston’s French Quarter and South of Broad, hitting City Hall, Rainbow Row, and Fort Sumter views.
Most Popular“Pleasant walk with very knowledgable guide. Really enjoyed it. Never really knew all of the history. Home run.”
Charleston at night with a licensed guide and exclusive after-hours access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. Mobile ticket. From $35.
“Jerry was a great guide. Covered a lot of cool spots and stories. Appreciated his personal passion for the history.”
Two hours on foot through Charleston’s French Quarter and South of Broad, guided stop-by-stop at Rainbow Row and major historic sites.
“A fantastic fully engaged guide offering a grand historical perspective based on the groups understanding and goals. We fully felt like we left with a full understanding of the history, culture, and modern preservation of the city.”
Haunted Booze and Boos ghost walking tour in Charleston with a pirate guide, bar stops, and a commemorative cup. 2.5 hours, $39.42.
“Vana was upbeat, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny! We had a great evening and made new friends!”
Small-group Charleston history walk led by a Citadel professor. 3 hours, up to 12 people, $40, and real context for major landmarks.
“We had a great time and learned a lot about the history of Charleston. The small group was perfect because you get a more personal interaction. Professor Lager’s extensive knowledge was great and he also interacted with questions from us. From before Revolution era to the Civil War and beyond. Prof. Lager covered in a…”
A 90-minute Charleston ghost and graveyard walk with after-hours cemetery access, chill stories, and a route built around you.
“There was too much talking and redundant language. Poor story telling, too long of stops. Very disappointing and would not recommend this company or would recommend a different tour guide.”
Walk Charleston’s only English walled city in North America with a local guide and big-story stops like Rainbow Row and the Old Exchange.
Charleston’s old walled city walk with a 7th-gen local guide. See churches and colonial homes, hear real stories of fires and storms.
“Our guide gave us so much information it was almost too much. I wish he spoke a little slower but his enthusiasm and passionate delivery were much appreciated.”
A 2-hour Charleston Historic District walk with Rainbow Row, the Battery, churches, courtyards, and included Powder Magazine Museum entry.
“You will be standing and walking for 2 hours. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative about Charleston. It is a worthwhile tour. I am so glad we did it.”
A 45-minute night walk through Charleston’s Old City Jail with admission included, ghost stories, and real 19th-century criminal tales.
“Booked the tour well in advance and was told at the last minute that they were also having a wedding there at the same time. Not much for the experience and they should have just cancelled all the tours for the jail. Super disappointed since tRead more”
Charleston’s 90-minute Ghost & Dungeon night walk includes entry to Provost Dungeon, plus local legends on cobblestone streets.
“I wouldn’t call the a ghost tour. The dungeon was very neat, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and had some great stories, but in the end we were left still wanting a ghost tour. This was more of a history tour with a few stories. It wasn’t bad , it just wasn’t a ghost…”
90-minute Charleston Ghosts of Liberty guided walk mixing real history with ghost stories, including Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.
“Michael was a great guide! The tour was fun and not too much of a walk for our 6 year old. Learning the history was fun.”
Walk Black Charleston with writer-historian Damon Fordham on a 2-hour route from City Market to the Harbor, ending at Old Slave Mart.
“Damon is a wealth of information and a great guide. A published author and an adjunct professor are a couple of his credentials. Loved the tour and his enthusiasm. He was entertaining and has a great sense of humor. A must do while in Charleston, SC.”
Walk Charleston’s Historic Downtown with an expert guide, tour 3 secret alleys, and see St. Michael’s, the Old Exchange, Dock Street Theatre, and more.
A 2-hour small-group walk through Charleston’s old walled core: churches, slave trade sites, Rainbow Row, and Fort Sumter views.
“The guide did not show up. Call and SMS to the tour operator went unanswered. Five people missed their tour.”
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