Charleston Highlights Guided Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Rainbow Row
- Stroll through White Point Garden
- Discover French Huguenot Church
- Learn about Charleston's rich history
- Enjoy charming Southern architecture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert local guide
- Visit to Rainbow Row
- Tour of White Point Garden
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.
View the only church of its denomination in North America
View the oldest private residence in Charleston
View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston
View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston
View the most photographed sight in Charleston
Meeting point
Start Location
200 E Bay St, 200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Children under 5 can join for free
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
- We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
- We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.
Traveler reviews
Enlightening stroll south of Broad!
Bill Harris was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable of Charleston and history in general!
The guide maketh the tour
Took the tour with guide Bill. He was well informed - clearly history driven - very stimulating and provocative. Rather than a schtick tour, Bill opened by inviting questions as a start point. Along the well thought out itinerary he shared insights and stories as might be expected. Outside the Old Slave Mart he struck a very principled position regarding "revisionist" telling of history regarding the "peculiar institution" which was refreshing and new. Bill took the time to answer all questions and even had a cracker-jack recommendation for further Civil War reading. Very, very worthwhile.
Deep, Provocative History lesson
An amazing learning experience about the history of Charleston from an incredible guide. He provided an unfiltered understanding of the history of Charleston and the legacy of slavery in the south. I would highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in gaining a better understanding of this area's and our country's history beyond what we are "taught" in school.
Fantastic, and knowledgeable. Frames historical facts in ways that are relevant to current environment
Bill is extremely knowledgeable. Best tour I’ve ever taken
Informative historical city tour served with an opinionated take
Our guide was clearly very knowledgeable about a wide variety of current and historical topics related to the city and region. However, the members of my group left this tour feeling like his strong personal biases were a distraction to our overall experience. In the end, I'd say I learned a good deal about the history of the area and I'm sure none of us will soon forget his brash take on smacking us in the faces with the negative aspects of Charleston's past and present. I would specifically recommend avoiding this tour if you have strong right-leaning opinions.