TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
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Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
Very goodTop 25% in Charleston
19 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Charleston
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Charleston’s storied streets on a 120-minute walk with licensed guides sharing the history behind the Holy City.
About this tour
Charleston’s streets hold stories of glory and pain, splendor and darkness. On this 120-minute Charleston History Walking Tour, explore the Holy City’s remarkable past with licensed guides who know and cherish the city, its beauty, and its flaws.
Walk through the historic peninsula and hear about the fascinating people and events that shaped Charleston. Along the way, take in some of the city’s most storied sights while your guide shares the history behind this small but influential place. The tour offers a closer look at the stories that make Charleston one of America’s most memorable cities.
Meet at Washington Square Park, behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. Bring water, comfortable shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen. Join a Charleston History Walking Tour to experience the city through the eyes of guides who know its layered past.
Highlights
- Explore Charleston’s storied streets with a licensed guide
- Hear stories of the city’s glory, pain, splendor, and darkness
- Discover the people and events that shaped the Holy City
What's included
Included
- Stories of Charleston
Not included
- Water, comfortable shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 13 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
5.00 / 5 · 6 reviews
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Important information
- Service animals are allowed
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Meet at Washington Square Park, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401, behind City Hall
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
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 8.0. Top 25% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 25% of tours in Charleston by this score.
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