Charleston: Local History Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG14244-14244
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the people and events that shaped the walled city of Charleston on a guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in history as you pass colonial buildings and streets brimming with stories to tell.
Experience the chapters of Charleston's history on a guided walking tour and explore the cobblestone streets of the only English, walled city in North America. Glimpse into the city's complicated past, from its colonial roots to many natural disasters.
Meet your guide, Al Ray, and set off on a sightseeing walk in the beautiful walled city of Charleston. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, lined with colorful pre- and post-colonial homes, storefronts, churches, and public buildings.
Get swept up in Charleston's fascinating and turbulent history as Ray gives meaning to each stop with insider tales and legends. Read the ancient symbols on the tombstones and relive the phases of the city's history, from rapid growth and the age of piracy to the rise of the rice planters.
Learn about the numerous disasters that have made their mark on Charleston, including seven major fires, hurricanes, epidemics, sieges, and bombardments, plus a devastating earthquake. Come away with a new understanding of Charleston and the people and events that shaped it.
Highlights
- Embark on a guided walk through Charleston's long and fascinating history
- Stop at key historical sites, including picturesque churches and colonial homes
- Get the local's perspective from your 7th-generation Charlestonian tour guide
- Relive the moments that altered Charleston's history with detailed storytelling
- Delve into a broad range of topics, from colonial roots to natural disasters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves a substantial amount of walking
Meet at the Historic Charleston Foundation gift shop.
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.