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Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

4.4 (71 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) walking tour.

On this tour you’ll see Charleston’s historic downtown, including the famous Rainbow Row, The battery, multiple alley ways, hidden gems, a hidden entranceway to a famous graveyard, 2 parks, statues and so much more!

Along the way you’ll learn the stories of the holy city, the people, the civil war, the battery, GW, Edgar Allan Poe, the history of the buildings, the streets, the fences and the city’s soul. If you like to wonder the streets and wonder what’s the history of this tour, then this tour is for you.

Charlestonians are known for taking it slow, and so should you. This tour is designed to go at your own pace. Stop anytime to explore more and continue when you are ready. The tour never expires, and you can take it as many times as you want!

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour on our walking Tour app for one tour
  • Included: The tour never expires, go anytime.
  • Included: Go at your own pace and schedule, 24/7/365

Not included

  • Not included: No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Gateway Walk

    5 min

    The tour starts at gateway walk where you'll get a chance to walk through a easy to find but little known pathway to the : Unitarian Church Cemetery and hear the connection to Edgar Allan Poe.

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

    Who's Poogan? Learn about the dog that named the restaurant and see his stone outside. This is also one of the best souther restaurants you'll find. Yum.

  3. Gibbes Museum of Art

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the museum and you'll learn about the history of Charleston's art scene, southern art and the history of the building.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    Get a chance to see a a huge obelisk that's a miniature version of the Washington monument in Washington D.C. Learn the story of Washington here and take a rest.

  5. Rainbow Row

    5 min

    See the iconic rainbow row and learn how it was created. This a great spot for pictures.

  6. Stop 6

    20 min

    Walk around the battery and see the statues and learn about their stories and history as you walk. What role did the city play in the revolutionary war? The Civil War?

  7. Stop 7

    20 min

    Explore sites on King Street, historic houses, churches, and sites and learn the history of the area. You'll see secret alleyways, historic sites, and so much more!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts at the gate of gateway walk just to the left of 163 King St, Charleston, SC 29401. There you will see a gate. Once you get there please open your walking tour app and press start tour. You'll be guided around the city.

End point

  • The tour ends at the iconic Rainbow row where you'll hear about how it came to be and get a chance to get a photo of the famous buildings.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Historic Downtown, King Street, Battery and Rainbow Row Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code poe0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code poe0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code poe0612

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Charleston

Select the Historic Downtown, King Street, Battery and Rainbow Row Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code poe0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go Gateway Walk Entrance just to the left of 163 King St, Charleston, SC 29401.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 71 reviews
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