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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

73 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Duration

50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

If you’re someone who likes to discover a new city but aren’t interested in the crowds or the pace of a standard tour, then this self-guided audio tour of Charleston is an excellent choice for you. You’ll explore the city’s historical French Quarter on foot at your own pace and on your own schedule. Using your phone, you’ll be guided through the city streets, hearing stories from pre-Civil War times up to the present.

  • Ideal for travelers who need freedom and flexibility guided tours don’t offer
  • See the Old Slave Market and Pineapple Fountain
  • Unlock a virtual tour that you can replay anytime after the first tour
  • Stop and visit each site as much and as long as you like

What To Expect

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Charleston City Market



Originally built in 1841 and it was modeled after the Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens, Greece, the Charleston City Market is a must see. And great place to find a bite to eat.

Here you’ll discover the City Market and hear the story of the confederate museum. We will not go in.

If you take the tour between 9:30am and 5pm you can walk through the Charleston City Market.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Powder Magazine



We will stop by the entrance and hear the story of the Powder magazine, one of the oldest buildings in Charleston. The tour does not go in but you can pause the tour and enter.

4 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Philip’s Church



We will stop outside the church. We will not enter. You’ll hear the story of the church. and it’s history. Also we will stop by the Pirate house a few doors down and discover the history of pirates in Charleston.

• Admission Ticket Not Included

French Huguenot Church



We wills top by the church but not go in. You’ll hear the story of their persecution in France and how they fled to the new world.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dock Street Theater



We will stop by and hear it’s story. Way back on February 12th, 1736 the original Dock Street Theater opened. And it was the first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances.

• Admission Ticket Free

Pink House Gallery



This old house was a pirate tavern, a law firm and now a gallery. And some say it’s haunted. We will stop by the outside and hear it’s story.

• Admission Ticket Free

Old Slave Mart Museum



Unfortunately Charleston has quite the history in the slave trade. This building once held a slave auction house. We stop by the front and hear it’s story but do not enter.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Philadelphia Alley



It’s a beautiful alley with a long history. And it’s off the beaten path not often discovered by tourists. We will walk through Philadelphia alley and hear it’s history and the history of why they call it the Duelers alley.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vendue Range



We will pass Lodge Alley, the oldest street in Charleston, and then walk down Vendue Range to the park.

• Admission Ticket Free

Joe Riley Waterfront Park



The waterfront was once a place no one visited. Today it’s a hot spot for toursits and locals. We will enter the park, see echo rock and walk to the Pineapple fountain. Along the way you’ll hear the parks history.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pineapple Fountain



This iconic fountain is a. must see. And you’ll learn why pineapples are so important in the Holy City. Tour ends here.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour
  • After the tour you will unlock a 'Virtual Walk' of the tour. Listen to the stories anytime.

Durations

50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

73 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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