Charleston Historic Walking Tour: French Quarter Exploration

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.

Meeting Point

200 E Bay St

200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

We'll meet on the East Bay Street staircase of the U.S. Customs House, at East Bay Street and South Market street, directly across East Bay Street from the City Market. We recommend guests park at 1 Cumberland Street or 89 Cumberland Street. Both are ~5 minute walk from our tour meeting point.

What's included:

• Tour Guide

Not included:

• Not included in your ticket price are any parking fees if you choose to drive to your tour. Gratuity is optional, but gratefully accepted.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

St. Philip's Church

142 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2898, South Carolina

View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.

10 minutes

French Huguenot Church

136 Church St, At the corner of Church and Queen sts., Charleston, 29401-2802, South Carolina

View the only church of its denomination in North America

10 minutes

Pink House Gallery

17 Chalmers St, , Charleston, 29401-3006, South Carolina

View the oldest private residence in Charleston

10 minutes

Old Slave Mart Museum

6 Chalmers St, , Charleston, 29401-3005, South Carolina

View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

122 E Bay St, , Charleston, 29401-2103, South Carolina

View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rainbow Row

83-107 E Bay St # 107, , Charleston, 29401-2544, South Carolina

View the most photographed sight in Charleston

10 minutes