2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Yuletide Splendor: A Christmas Walking Tour in Charleston’ invites you to bask in the festive spirit and historical charm of Charleston during the holiday season. Begin your tour at Marion Square, transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights and holiday decorations. Next, visit the Citadel Square Baptist Church, an architectural marvel often adorned with festive decor, resonating with the joy of the season. Continue to the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church, a site of deep cultural and spiritual significance, offering a reflective pause in the midst of holiday festivities. Conclude your tour at Charleston Christmas Collectibles, a treasure trove of holiday ornaments and decorations, perfect for finding a keepsake to remember your Charleston Christmas experience.
Start your holiday tour in this lively square, decked out in Christmas lights and decorations, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marvel at the architectural beauty of this church, often enhanced by holiday-themed adornments and a warm, welcoming spirit.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a neo-Gothic church. Retaining its original altar, communion railings, pews, and light fixtures, the church is one of Charleston’s few religious interiors, especially from the Victorian era, that remains intact.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
End your tour with a visit to a wonderland of holiday ornaments and gifts, capturing the essence of a traditional Charleston Christmas.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free