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Charleston Guided Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 12% in Charleston

2,315 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Charleston
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter and South of Broad on a guided walk past historic landmarks, harbor forts, and antebellum mansions.

About this tour

Discover Charleston on foot, where centuries of history meet the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers. This two-hour Charleston guided walking tour leads through the French Quarter and South of Broad, revealing the stories, architecture, and Lowcountry culture that shaped the city.

Along the route, admire antebellum mansions and see historic houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, and forts in Charleston Harbor. Your live guide brings the city’s past into focus, connecting its landmarks with the events that formed the Charleston visitors know today. The walk also offers a closer look at the city’s distinctive geography and picturesque streets. Before you go, ask your guide for recommendations on local restaurants, bars, and other activities to enjoy after the tour.

Meet at the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, across from City Market, and arrive 5–10 minutes early. Bring water and weather protection, then set out to experience Charleston’s historic heart. Book your Charleston guided walking tour to explore the city’s landmarks and stories with a local guide.

Highlights

  • Explore Charleston’s historic French Quarter and South of Broad
  • Admire antebellum mansions overlooking the Cooper and Ashley rivers
  • See historic houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, and harbor forts
  • Hear how Charleston’s history and Lowcountry culture shaped the city
  • Get local recommendations for restaurants, bars, and activities

What's included

Included

  • Tour guide

Not included

  • Parking fees
  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Bring sun protection, rain gear, and bottled water; water may not be available for purchase along the route
  • Check in at the meeting location 5–10 minutes before the tour; late arrivals cannot be accommodated
  • Meet at the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, at East Bay Street and South Market Street, across from City Market
  • Suggested parking is at 1 Cumberland Street or 89 Cumberland Street, about a 5-minute walk from the meeting point

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 120 minutes.

What neighborhoods does the tour visit?

The route explores Charleston’s historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, across East Bay Street from City Market.

What should I bring?

Bring bottled water, sun protection, and rain gear. Water may not be available to buy along the route.

Can children join the tour?

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 2,315 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Charleston
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 12% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Charleston by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Charleston

How many tours in Charleston have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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  • Viator

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