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Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
1 Hours to 1 Hours 30 Minutes
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Overview
Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) walking tour.
On this tour you’ll see Charleston’s historic downtown, including the famous Rainbow Row, The battery, multiple alley ways, hidden gems, a hidden entranceway to a famous graveyard, 2 parks, statues and so much more!
Along the way you’ll learn the stories of the holy city, the people, the civil war, the battery, GW, Edgar Allan Poe, the history of the buildings, the streets, the fences and the city’s soul. If you like to wonder the streets and wonder what’s the history of this tour, then this tour is for you.
Charlestonians are known for taking it slow, and so should you. This tour is designed to go at your own pace. Stop anytime to explore more and continue when you are ready. The tour never expires, and you can take it as many times as you want!
What's Included
- The tour never expires, go anytime.
- Tour on our walking Tour app for one tour
- Go at your own pace and schedule, 24/7/365
- No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
End Point
The tour ends at the iconic Rainbow row where you'll hear about how it came to be and get a chance to get a photo of the famous buildings.
What To Expect
Gateway Walk
The tour starts at gateway walk where you'll get a chance to walk through a easy to find but little known pathway to the : Unitarian Church Cemetery and hear the connection to Edgar Allan Poe.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Who's Poogan? Learn about the dog that named the restaurant and see his stone outside. This is also one of the best souther restaurants you'll find. Yum.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gibbes Museum of Art
The tour stops outside the museum and you'll learn about the history of Charleston's art scene, southern art and the history of the building.
• Admission Ticket Free
Get a chance to see a a huge obelisk that's a miniature version of the Washington monument in Washington D.C. Learn the story of Washington here and take a rest.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rainbow Row
See the iconic rainbow row and learn how it was created. This a great spot for pictures.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Walk around the battery and see the statues and learn about their stories and history as you walk. What role did the city play in the revolutionary war? The Civil War?
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore sites on King Street, historic houses, churches, and sites and learn the history of the area. You'll see secret alleyways, historic sites, and so much more!
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by WalknTours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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