Storied Charleston Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Charleston's historic streets
- Learn about the Great Fire of 1796
- Discover hidden stories of the city
- Visit iconic landmarks with rich histories
- Experience Charleston through the eyes of an author
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour led by author Liz Butler
- Visit to historic landmarks in Charleston
- Insightful storytelling about Charleston's history
- Transportation to and from the tour starting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Buxton Books, King Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; be prepared for a leisurely stroll.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Charleston Tour
Liz is an excellent guide! Her intimate knowledge of history and descriptions of the people evolved in Charleston’s founding brought it to life! Our tour flew by and we left with an appreciation of Charleston’s historic past.
Old Charleston comes alive!
Liz is an engaging tour guide with deep knowledge of Charleston’s history. She made the past come alive with her detailed factual stories. It was easy to picture Old Charleston!
An excellent walking tour of Charleston
We added an overnight stop in Charleston to a multi-week road trip about midway through. For every other location, we had thoroughly researched and planned what we wanted to do, but once we decided we'd be in Charleston, it was an easy decision to book this tour with Liz. I had been "introduced" to her via a podcast she does and just knew her tour would be excellent and thoroughly researched! We were not disappointed! The tour organizer provided excellent pre-tour information with parking and restroom suggestions before meeting at Buxton Books (a delightful bookshop worthy of its own visit). Our tour was an afternoon one. Everyone for the tour (six of us guests total) arrived early so we were able to get started. Liz wove stories about the history and people of Charleston through the ages as we walked through the old town and waterfront, showing us details of things many tourists would overlook. She is a gifted historian and it is evident that she loves her city! She is also very good at finding shade on a hot September afternoon! This tour is good for couples, families, friends, children - really, anyone who wants to see and learn about Charleston's history and its significance. We highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful History and Storytelling!
Our tour with Liz today was the perfect introduction to Charleston! We loved the experience and learned so much through Liz’s expertise and storytelling. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed tour full of really interesting history and information about Charleston.
Tour with an excellent storyteller
Liz was an absolute delight! It was clear she is a storyteller, and we thoroughly enjoyed her tales of Charleston and its rich history. Liz clearly loves this city and sharing it with others. I have been on many history tours and Liz gave one of the best I've been on.