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

“Simon was a great tour guide! He told his stories in great detail and was very interesting! The stories gave you goosebumps as you walked through the graveyard. Highly recommend!”

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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

“Our tour guide Dennis was so fun and informative! The tour was a perfect length of time and we would highly recommend it!”

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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

“This was a great experience, informative and fun. Eric really knew his stuff. Love the history of Charleston!”

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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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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.

“Drew shared some interesting stories about the history of Charleston he was knowledgeable about the area and seemed to enjoy telling his stories”

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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

“Very interesting history of Charleston. Always good to learn something new. Our guide was very knowledgeable and somewhat cheeky! It was much fun!”

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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

“The tour guide was able to share from a lot of personal experience. He has studied the history on Charleston in depth and shared a lot of good information. Be prepared to stand in one spot for extended periods of time as stories are being…”

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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