Brandon did an excellent job! His knowledge of Charleston was top notch. The personal touches of information made it unique and interesting .
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 90 minute Guided Tour
- View and hear stories of charming homes, gardens, and parks within the historic district.
- Stories of pirates, patriots, heroes and villains that make up Charlestons history!
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Excludes
- Bottled water - Charleston can be warm, please bring this for yourself.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The north end of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon in the shade under an Oak Tree. The intersection is Broad St. and East Bay St. Parking can be found at the East Bay Garage at 25 Prioleau Street, 1 block away from the meeting area. Public restrooms in garage. Please bring bottled water.
Return
- The north end of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon in the shade under an Oak Tree. The intersection is Broad St. and East Bay St. Parking can be found at the East Bay Garage at 25 Prioleau Street, 1 block away from the meeting area. Public restrooms in garage. Please bring bottled water.
Itinerary
The tour meets here at one of the last buildings constructed by the British before the Revolutionary War. You will hear about the original walled city and who were held in the old dungeon. You'll also hear about a presidential visit in which one founding father danced with more than 200 of Charleston's ladies.
We will stroll along cobblestone streets in the historic French Quarter and hear stories of fires, earthquakes, wars, presidential visits, and learn about life in early Charleston
You will walk down historic and beautiful Meeting Street and view the many mansions, window boxes and gardens along this charming street. You will hear stories about some of the famous residents and learn unique aspects of Charleston's architecture.
You will hear stories of pirates, epic battles and daring escapes while strolling in the shade of live oaks in one of the most beautiful parks in the South and along the sea wall of the Battery.
The tour concludes along Rainbow Row right by the starting point. See the colorful homes that make up the largest stretch of colonial era buildings in the United States. Take photos and make memories that will last a lifetime in one of Americas most charming streets.
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Reviews
Brandon our guide was amazing! The other party in our group canceled so it ended up being a private tour. Brandon was very educated and passionate, he made the tour great!
Brandon was a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the city. He answered our questions and pointed out a lot of unique things we wouldn’t have known to look for! We were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour at the time and he was nice enough to offer up a special pirate and ghost story for my daughter. We covered a lot of the city on this tour and left feeling like we learned a lot and saw plenty! Highly recommend this walking tour! Thanks Brandon!
We had an excellent guide and there were only 2 of us. We learned a lot of history! We enjoyed the museums, churches, walk along the river and so much more.
Incredibly impress with the depth of knowledge our guide had. Truly enjoyed the experience and would take another tour in the future.
Very educational and knowledgeable about the history of the town, the buildings, and the war. I learned a lot. Highly recommend.
Brandon our guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The stories he told held our interest and were at times amusing. A wonderful way to spend our first time in Charleston!!
Brandon is an excellent guide. Really passionate and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about history of Charleston. Great, enriching, educational experience. Thank you!
Brandon was an excellent guide. Knowledge and attentive to us. Tour was just the right length of time.
This tour was excellent. This was our first time visiting Charleston. The depth of history and knowledge was incredible. We learned so much and plan to return in the future. We are slightly biased because it was just my wife and me and the tour guide so he spent some extra time explaining and going into deeper detail.
The tour was a great overview of the city and Brandon our tour guide was excellent We would recommend this tour and likes the small group personal experience Thank you!
Brandon was an excellent tour guide. My friend and I were the only ones on the scheduled tour that day and he extended the time for us, giving us an additional 30 min of time showing us the city and telling us the history. He was knowledgeable and fun. So much so that we decided to take his ghost tour that same evening, which was also excellent!
Brandon was an amazing guide and was so knowledgeable and accommodating as we took our one and a half year old on the tour as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to see the beautiful city while diving into the deep history of Charleston!
Great fun and we learned alot. Ya'll should try this one over others. Learned more than expected and enjoyed hearing all the church bells on the Sunday tour.
Brandon was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of Charleston’s history. He has a great sense of humor ! We enjoyed our tour!
Great walking tour, Brandon was very informative and knowledgeable told some nice quirky stories a lovely afternoon walking around beautiful Charleston. Highly recommended tour.
Very informative and enjoyable. We learned so much about the history of the city. Highly recommended!!
Brandon was awesome!!! He has so much knowledge of the history of Charleston from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We learned so many details of this town. Brandon's route through the town was fantastic, he made sure we saw all the major attractions but also some not well known attractions. Book with Brandon, you'll thank me!!!
Brandon was an excellent guide. Explained everything clearly and really knew some interesting things about Charleston. Absolutely recommend Holy City Tours. 10+ out of 10.
I’ve visited Charleston many times before and have really enjoy doing tours there. I liked Holy City Walks and the guide told some really good stories and also was very entertaining. I highly recommend it!
We were just in Charleston and the highlight of our trip was the walking tour. Our guide, Brandon, was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the city. The walking route was well thought out and hit all the historic spots we wanted to see. We highly recommend Holy City Walks
I’ve been on a ton of tours. That being said Brandon was extremely knowledgeable of downtown Charleston and helped answer all of our questions. Overall our tour couldn’t have been more fun. I really enjoyed his sense of humor and the time he spent with us to cover every detail. Brandon went out of his way to make sure our trip was special. We would absolutely recommend Holy City Walks.
We toured historic Charleston with Brandon. He was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. He was able to answer every question thoroughly. You could tell he has a real passion for the history and lore of the area. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking.
The tour was awesome! It hit all of the important history, architecture, gardens and information along the way. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
My husband and I travel frequently, and we love exploring different places by taking tours. Holy City Walks was one of our favorites! Brandon was an amazing tour guide; very personable and outgoing. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding the historical and cultural importance of the city. We were able to take awesome pictures, and Brandon was more than happy to answer any questions we had. Bonus- he gave us the BEST places to dine at! I promise, this tour will not disappoint!
I really enjoyed my tour with Brandon at Holy City Walks. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Charleston. I highly recommend taking this tour!
Charleston is one of my favorite cities to visit. I'm constantly looking for new things to check out while I there. I've done carriage rides and ghost tours before, but Holy City Walks was by far the best I've been on. Brandon was full of useful information and stories I hadn't heard before. My wife attended college in Charleston and even learned new things!
We really enjoyed our tour with Holy City Walks. I didn't know much about Charleston and my wife isn't even American but we were both enthralled with the tour and how our guide made it come alive. My wife especially enjoyed seeing White Point Gardens. Thank you to Brandon and his team and we look forward to seeing you again next year when we bring the whole family.
The tour was and the guide was engaging, energetic, knowledgeable, and incredibly nice. 10/10 will use them again when I am in town.
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