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Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More

1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the "Holy City" with a professional Guide on this comprehensive Walking Tour through the popular sites of Charleston, South Carolina. Follow your guide on a leisurely stroll down cobbled alleyways and boulevards lined with grand antebellum homes as you listen to a highlight reel of Charleston history.’Stop long enough to snap photos at top landmarks like the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Old Customs Exchange, Nathaniel Russell House, Whitepoint Garden, and St. Michael's Church. Walk with us and learn about bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, the grandeur of antebellum architecture, the devastation of the Civil War, and much more! History will come alive as we stroll through the historic streets and gardens of the ‘Holy City.’

  • Historic Charleston City Walking Tour with Professional Guide
  • See popular sites along the way including the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Old Customs Exchange, Nathaniel Russell House, Whitepoint Garden, and St. Michael’s Church.
  • Cover roughly 2.5 miles at a leisurely pace, stopping along the way to take photos
  • Walking Tour lets you visit picturesque streets and hidden nooks that cars cannot access
  • Learn about Charleston’s history as one of the country’s oldest colonies

What To Expect

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Nathaniel Russell House



Located in Downtown Charleston near High Battery, the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street, is widely recognized as one of America’s most important neoclassical dwellings.

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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon



Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, recognized today as South Carolina’s most historic building. Where Patriots were imprisoned, the Constitution was ratified and George Washington was entertained.

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Joe Riley Waterfront Park



Located close to The Market, the Riley Waterfront Park is considered one of the area’s most visited and popular parks.

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Rainbow Row



One of the most popular areas in Charleston, Rainbow Row represents the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States.

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Battery & White Point Gardens



White Point Gardens is a 6 acre public park located at the southern most area of The Battery.

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Charleston was founded in 1670 and quickly developed into the most cosmopolitan seaport on the continent. Start your Guided Historic Walking Tour through Charleston at the Circular Fountain located at one of Charleston’s popular sites, Waterfront Park. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this historic city and listen as your guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of Charleston throughout the centuries. 

History will come alive as you listen to stories of bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, the grandeur of antebellum architecture, the devastation of the Civil War, and much more. Popular stops along this route include the  Battery,  Rainbow Row,  Waterfront Park,  Old Customs Exchange,  Nathaniel Russell House,  Whitepoint Garden, and  St. Michael’s Church. 

Make sure to complete your visit to Charleston with this popular tour by booking ahead today!

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Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 90-minute Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
  • Professional Guide
  • See some of the Charleston sites that can only be accessed on foot
  • Learn about bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, antebellum architecture, Civil War and More
  • Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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