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

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About this activity

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge that I have obtained from that hard work and pass it off to you on the tour. Because I limit the number of guests to 12 and offer a tour that is 45 minutes longer than most in town, you will receive a degree of exclusivity and historical depth that is far greater than what is offered by the larger tour companies in Charleston.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Charleston History Walk by Eric Lager, Ph.D.

Ages: Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

The historic Mills House Hotel played an important role in the early part of the American Civil War.
Dock Street Theater

10 min

Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it's history.
Pink House Gallery

5 min

One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, circa 1712
Washington Square

15 min

Historic square in Charleston with multiple monuments.
Charleston City Hall

10 min

Learn about the evolution of this beautiful building that once served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall
Charleston County Courthouse

10 min

Learn about what was once the old South Carolina statehouse.
St. Michael's Church

10 min

Learn about the fascinating history of Charleston's oldest church edifice, completed in 1761.
Heyward-Washington House

10 min Admission not included

See where George Washington stayed while visiting Charleston in 1791.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

5 min Admission not included

See the last public building built by the British in North America and where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
French Huguenot Church

10 min

Learn about the rich history of French Huguenot's in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.
Stop 11

15 min

Take in the beauty and charm of the French Quarter in Charleston.
Stop 12

10 min Admission not included

Learn about the building where the seeds of disunion were sown and hear about America's connection to Greek Revival architecture.
Fort Sumter National Monument

10 min Admission not included

See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! We do not go out to the fort, we take a look at it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This building has four small white Ionic Greek columns in front. It is now a graphic design center for the city of Charleston and not open to the public. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the building. It is directly across the street from Hibernian Hall and the pink Mills House Hotel.