Charleston

15 Best Charleston Walking Tours

The walking tours: Rainbow Row, hidden alleys and the remnants of the original walled city, narrated by guides who take licensing exams to do this. Charleston walks are a credentialed profession.

2.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

Discover Charleston’s haunted side with a 90-minute night walking tour, exclusive graveyard access, and captivating ghost stories from expert guides.

★ 4.5

“I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was entertaining and an excellent story teller. I have done many ghost tours and this one was one of the best”

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3.Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s hidden alleys, historic sites, and iconic landmarks with an engaging small-group walking tour—perfect for history lovers and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Evans was an amazing historian and horticulturist! Our 2 hour tour was so informative and a great way to learn the history of Charleston… as well as see historic downtown! Worth every dollar!”

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4.Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Explore Charleston's historic streets with a guided 2-hour walking tour covering iconic sights like Rainbow Row and the Old Slave Mart, led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Vanna was extremely knowledgeable and personable. She made the experience both wonderful and genuinely interesting. She was funny.”

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6.Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

Discover Charleston’s history on this 3-hour walking tour led by a Ph.D. historian. See iconic sites, learn fascinating stories, and enjoy an intimate experience for just $40.

★ 5.0

“Definitely worth it!!! What a nice guy and so very knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone's questions. Personable, smart, couldn't have been better!! We saw a lot and learned a tremendous amount!”

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7.Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

Discover Charleston's eerie side with this 1.5-hour night-time ghost tour, visiting historic cemeteries, haunted sites, and sharing chilling tales.

★ 4.5

“Jim was an excellent guide and a great storyteller! The walking is not unmanageable so don’t be afraid of that. Going into the graveyard was the best part and the history was engaging.”

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8.Charleston: Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

Explore Charleston’s historic walls and charming streets on a 2-hour guided walking tour led by passionate local guides. Discover stories, architecture, and surprises.

★ 4.7

“Tour was outstanding thanks to Alfie, our guide, a native Charlestonian who has been guiding tours since 1982. He was so knowledgeable — not only did we learn a lot but were thoroughly entertained, I will request Alfie next time we are in Charleston with…”

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9.Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Discover Charleston's charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour covering Rainbow Row, historic churches, waterfront, and antebellum mansions for just $40.50.

★ 5.0

“You will be standing and walking for 2 hours. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative about Charleston. It is a worthwhile tour. I am so glad we did it.”

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11.Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

Discover Charleston's haunted past with a 90-minute night tour, including access to Provost Dungeon, guided by knowledgeable local storytellers.

“This tour is a lot of fun full on history and scary ghost stories. The tour guide Sabian was and excellent tour guide full of personality and interacted with the whole group throughout the trip. Be prepared for a decent walk and bring something to…”

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12.Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s haunted side with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Learn spooky stories, explore historic sites, and see the city’s eerie charm.

★ 4.5

“He was very knowledgeable about the history of the areas he showed us, as well as, the city in general. Courteous to us and other groups taking tours.”

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13.Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Explore Charleston’s black history on this 2-hour guided walking tour featuring stories, historic sites like Old Slave Mart, and local insights for $35.

★ 5.0

“Damon is a wealth of information and a great guide. A published author and an adjunct professor are a couple of his credentials. Loved the tour and his enthusiasm. He was entertaining and has a great sense of humor. A must do while in Charleston,…”

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15.Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s historic French Quarter, Battery, and more on this small-group walking tour. Expert guide, authentic sights, and rich stories for $28.50.

★ 4.5

“My first trip to Charleston and so much to do, so much to see, so many beautiful historic homes, so much lhistory. . .where does one start? A friend suggested a historic walking tour and she was right. Linda, our guide was so well versed…”

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More Charleston Walking Tours

4.5Small Group Haunted History Walking Tour of Charleston1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$32.00 5.0Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$28.00 4.2Charleston: 90-Minute Ghost and Dungeon Walking Tour1.5 hours$40 5.0Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$40.00 5.0SMALL group Historic Walking Tours with certified guides2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.5Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$40.50 5.0Historic Women of Charleston Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$40.00 5.0Behind the Scenes of Shem Creek Shrimp Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.00 5.0Charleston’s Best History Walking Tour – 10 AM2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Charleston walking tour with a Citadel history professor3 hours$40 4.5Charleston: 90-Minute Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour1.5 hours$40 4.9Charleston: Downtown Culinary Walking Tour2.5 hours$99 5.0Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Duren1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 4.5Charleston: Small-Group Ghost Walking Tour at Night1 hour$33 5.0Small Group Historic Charleston walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$47.00 4.8Charleston: Guided History Walking Tour2.5 hours$45 5.0Charleston Walking Tours with Ann2 to 3 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.0Charleston Footprints Walking Tour2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$28.50 5.0Charleston Private Brunch Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$370.00 5.0Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.6Charleston: Dark Side of Charleston 1.5-Hour Walking Tour1.5 hours$40 4.0Charleston: Death and Depravity Ghost Walking Tour1.5 hours$34 4.5Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$9.75 5.0Private Walking Tour of Historic Charleston2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$100.00