Top 9 Walking Tours in Charleston

1.Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and White Point Garden on a two-hour guided walk with local history and practical tips.

“Our tour guide, Evan’s, was excellent!! Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! Loved his story telling of the history. Purchased several books online following tour to learn more ! You will not be disappointed if you book this tour, especially if Evan’s is your guide!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Explore Charleston after dark, hear local ghost stories, and enter the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard on this 90-minute tour.

“We were able to meet Julian Bucton at the start of our tour and have his booked signed. This book recounts the stories which are shared on the tour along with other ghost stories that have been historically verified. Simon was an amazing storyteller. We enjoyed learning about the historical ghost stories along with seeing the photos of the ghosts that previous tourists had captured and shared with Simon.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,335 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Explore Charleston’s secret alleys, Rainbow Row, and colonial landmarks on a lively two-hour small-group walking tour.

“This is a great tour. Al, our guide, was well informed about the history of Charleston. Answered all questions . Went to places we would never have thought of and told back stories of the city.”

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4.Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,206 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Charleston’s 2-hour historic walking tour, with French Quarter sights, honest history, guide tips, logistics, and who should book.

“Very in depth history of Charleston. We learned so much of the details, dates and political/social history.”

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5.Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,853 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Taste Charleston classics, hear local stories, and choose French Quarter or brunch stops on this highly rated three-hour food tour.

“Nathan was great! Extremely knowledgeable and very nice. The food tasting was delicious. Make sure you are hungry.”

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6.Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,569 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Review of Charleston’s Haunted Booze and Boos tour, with ghost stories, historic bars, costs, walking tips, guides, and practical details.

“Go with an open mind and an attitude of fun! I met some really nice people on and during the tour. And I learned not only about hauntings, but history as well. A bottoms up good time as I earned the grand prize of being the "Booty Boss"!!!”

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7.Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,345 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Review of Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors ghost tour with Mike Brown, eerie stories, historic stops, price, walking tips, and booking advice.

“Mike was on time, managed the large group well and had great stories and knowledge of the city. Highly recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Explore Charleston with Citadel history professor Eric Lager on a small-group walk through the French Quarter, Battery, and Civil War sites.

“Eric is an excellent tour guide for his adopted city of Charleston. Like the tour says, he is a bona fide history professor at the Citadel, and it shows! We had a very detailed and extensive tour which gave context and depth to a broad survey of the city’s history. We covered a lot of ground and I left the tour knowing a lot more about a really interesting place. That’s a thumbs up from me!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Review of Charleston’s Ghost and Graveyard Night-Time Walking Tour, with cemetery access, spooky stories, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Dave, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. He was entertaining and very easy to listen to.”

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