Charleston Historic District Guided Architecture Tour

Take a walk through time, exploring eclectic architecture and intriguing history. Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Charleston’s rich heritage and grand architecture on this journey through the famous Historic District and French Quarter. As you stroll along the City Market, hidden alleyways, majestic churches, cobblestone streets, Waterfront Park‘s Pineapple Fountain, and Rainbow Row, your certified guide, a Charleston native, will unravel the mysteries of the Lowcountry’s intricate history and culture. Find out why Charleston was once a walled city, why it is called the “Holy City,” and many other fascinating details about the port that was once known as the Jewel of the Crown.

Meeting Point

166 Church St

166 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Please meet your guide under the awning at 166 Church Street, near the corner of Church and Linguard Streets.

What's included:

• A pleasant, informative and entertaining tour of Charleston's most iconic landmarks.
• Suggestions for further exploration, dining and events by a native of Charleston

Not included:

• Transportation or parking fees
• Tour Guide gratuity (not mandatory, but most appreciated)
• Food and drink

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Rainbow Row

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

Take a tranquil walk along Charleston's most famous landmark and learn how it became "Rainbow Row."

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Pineapple Fountain

1 Vendue Range, Charleston, 29401-2129, South Carolina

Find out why pineapples represent southern hospitality and see the famous Pineapple Fountain as you stroll through Waterfront Park, overlooking the majestic Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridges.

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Charleston City Market

188 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401-3155, South Carolina

A surprising history rest within the vibrant, diverse City Market, Charleston's original shopping district, has a surprising history.

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Philadelphia Alley

Charleston, South Carolina

Walk through this intriguing passageway that commemorates the close relationship between two revolutionary cities and learn the many secrets hidden there.

10 minutes

St. Michael's Church

71 Broad St, Charleston, 29401-2902, South Carolina

Gracing the skyline of Charleston's Four Corners of Law, the original business district, is the city's oldest standing church, Saint Michael's. Also see City Hall, the County Courthouse and the Federal Courthouse.

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Pink House Gallery

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

Did you know that Charleston's oldest structure was also it's most popular tavern for centuries? If those walls could talk!

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Dock Street Theater

135 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2899, South Carolina

Be captivated by the exquisite and intriguing architecture of America's oldest theater.

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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

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

Crucial to Charleston during the Revolution was the port's first dungeon, customs house, meeting house and grand ballroom.

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