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Charleston History Walking Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 46% in Charleston

6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Charleston
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Walk Charleston’s historic streets with a certified guide, hear stories of the city’s past, and finish near colorful Rainbow Row.

About this tour

Trace Charleston’s layered past on a 90-minute walk through picturesque streets and tucked-away alleys. Starting at the Shepheards Tavern Marker on Broad Street, this Charleston History Walking Tour explores the Old and Historic District, with stories reaching from the city’s founding to the events that shaped its identity.

A city-licensed and certified guide brings historic places to life and welcomes questions along the way. The route can adapt to guests’ interests, making the experience engaging for first-time visitors, longtime travelers, and locals alike. The walk finishes near Rainbow Row, offering a memorable final glimpse of Charleston’s historic streetscape.

Meet at the corner of Broad and Church Streets, and plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Choose this Charleston History Walking Tour for a personal, story-rich introduction to the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Wander Charleston’s picturesque historic streets and hidden alleys
  • Hear stories spanning the city’s founding and pivotal events
  • Explore the Old and Historic District with a certified local guide
  • Follow a flexible route shaped around guests’ interests

What's included

Included

  • City-licensed and certified guide
  • $0.50 tour tax

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Meet at the Shepheards Tavern Marker, 46 Broad Street, at the corner of Broad and Church Streets
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • The tour ends near Rainbow Row
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The closest public parking garage is on Queen Street behind the Mills House Hotel

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 6 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 7.4. Top 46% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 46% of tours in Charleston by this score.

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