Charleston: Historic District Walking Tour
ID: GYG431958-778023
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Dive into Charleston’s complex history with slavery, pirates, and the American Revolution on this jam-packed walking tour. Come across iconic sites, such as Rainbow Bow and the Charleston Wall.
Uncover over 350 years of history embedded in the streets of Charleston in the company of an expert guide. Join an insightful tour of the city center to discover the events that shaped the city we know today. Hear stories about slaves and pirates as you visit the sites they did.
Meet your guide at The Battery, where Blackbeard captured and robbed nine ships during a week-long blockade. Begin your walk through historic homes and monuments, and snap a photo in front of Rainbow Row. Travel back to the 18th century, when the infamous Charleston pirate Anne Bonny ruled the seas.
Stand at the gate of the only surviving slave auction house in South Carolina and delve into the history of William Washington, a lesser-known Revolutionary War hero. Along the way, come across the Charleston Wall and the Stede Bonnet Monument, where the “Gentleman Pirate” was executed.
Highlights
- Soak in the deeply-ingrained history of famous Charleston homes and monuments
- Follow the lives of iconic pirates like Anne Bonny with the help of a guide
- Uncover the story behind each beautiful pastel house on the famous Rainbow Row
- Feel the weight of the only surviving slave auction house in South Carolina
- Come across significant landmarks, including the Stede Bonnet Monument
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
This tour is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile
Meet your guide on the south side of the bandstand in the middle of White Point Garden. They'll be wearing a Junket t-shirt and carrying a flag for easy identification.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
