Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks

I really enjoyed my time on the walking tour with Eric. He is so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and knowing I am from Maryland he was able to tie in pertinent details and make connections. I really enjoyed all of the interesting architectural facts as well as his emphasis on all of the important roles the European and Island settlers made in the conception of the city as well as his high lighting the importance of the African enslaved peoples in building and maintaining The city. I did not know that Charleston was a leading rice grower prior to the Industrial Revolution- so many interesting tid bits. Thanks so much, Eric! I can’t wait to take this with my husband the next time we visit.

Eric was awesome. He knows so much about Charleston’s history and the History of the country in general which made for very interesting conversations. The tour was casual with room for lots of questions and tangents, which I really enjoyed. I would definitely do it again the next time I come back.

Fantastic and educational tour given by Eric. Did NOT feel “canned” or rehearsed at all.

We did the Charleston walking tour with Eric from Free Tours by Foot early in our visit, and it turned out to be a really great way to start our time in the city. Eric was knowledgeable and easy to listen to, and the tour felt well paced and thoughtfully put together. We came away with a much better understanding of Charleston and its history, plus useful local context that shaped the rest of our trip. I’d happily recommend this tour to family and friends.

We loved touring Charleston with Eric! This was the first thing we did in the city and it was a great pick to get started. Not only was Eric very kind and accommodating to everyone in the group, he was also very knowledgeable and clearly adapted the tour based on what everyone was interested in. We enjoyed strolling the side streets and getting bits of background about everything we were seeing. Thanks for an amazing tour!

Our guide, Eric, was one of the most knowledgeable and kind guides we’ve ever had during a walking tour. Super informative and took time to answer everyone’s questions. Thank you!

Eric Wright was an amazing tour guide and gave us a personalized brilliant insight into the beautiful town of Charleston. He was extremely engaging and knowledgeable - took questions from us and gave us in depth answers to everything. I highly highly recommend this tour.

Erik provided an excellent tour of historic Charleston. He is very knowledgeable and was great with questions. It was a small group and we were able to see specific places of interest to us. Highly recommend!

Our guide, Eric Wright, asked our group where we were from and other questions. He tailored our tour to how we responded. We had an amazing tour with so much information. After the tour, Eric also gave us recommendations for restaurants and other places to see. We were greatly impressed!

Great tour guide. Interesting information. Even in the rain it was worth it. Highly recommended. Bring good walking shoes.

Eric was very knowledgeable. We learned so much from him. He was very friendly, answered all our questions and tied historical events together.

Knowledgeable tour guide, in an historic city. His general depth of knowledge regarding the area’s history and architecture made the stories really interesting.

It was a leisurely pace. Erik was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Well worth the time and money.

I love this tour in Charleston. Diana made everyone feel welcome and as if we were hanging out with local friends. She was able to bring us into a few churches and gave us great recommendations for where to eat after. It was a really enjoyable introduction to the city.

Guide was very knowledgeable and provided in-depth information of everything that we saw. He tailored the tour to our interest and provided a lot of information. Would highly recommend taking a tour with Eric.

It was a lot of fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and personal. Our group was small, under 20, so we got to get a feel for each other's personalities and interests, too, even though that wasn't a focus of the tour at all. Very memorable!

The guide was very knowledgeable about the architecture of the city. He gave wonderful examples and pointed out details. He also knew a lot about the history of the city. He was also knowledgeable about flowers but unfortunately we did not visit one garden and you really had to ask many questions about the plants, whereas he offered information about the architecture. When I asked about gardens he said I could go on my own. I did and the gardens were messy or non-existent. So the description of the tour is deceptive. If it was only advertised as an architect tour it would be awesome, but DON'T go on this tour expecting gardens.

Eric provided an informative and personalized walking tour, perfectly suited for our small group. His tailored approach made exploring Charleston’s rich history and architecture a truly engaging experience. I’d definitely recommend it!

Experienced educated guide. Great story teller. Knowledge about the local history. Personable and friendly.

Eric was amazing! We just had to tell him what were enjoyed learning about and he made sure to include more of that. Charleston is one of my favorite east coast towns and I learn something new every time I visit. I’ve taken this tour a few times and we always see slightly different things because the guides tailor the tour. They know so much!

We had a wonderful tour with Eric in Charleston! He truly knows his history and his city and we appreciated the insight he brought to sharing the sites. He was willing to dig into the complexities of Charleston's past while still showcasing it's beauty and culture. We would definitely book again.

Older couple loved this tour just absolutely loved Eric got so much out of it it covers so much and you feel like you finally understand how important Charleston is to American history

This tour was the highlight of our trip! Kit is an exceptional guide who brought Charleston’s churches and graveyards to life with captivating stories and fascinating history. It was an unforgettable experience!

This tour was amazing! We learned so much about Charleston’s churches and graveyards, with great stories shared along the way. A must-do for anyone visiting the city!

This tour gaves us a fantastic history in details like insightful stories about its beautiful churches and haunting graveyards. A must-do tour for history lovers.

This tour gives a fine information of history and architecture, took us through the city's iconic churches and historic burial sites. A must-do tour with insightful stories and stunning sights I can say

Eric did a great job with our walking tour of historic Charleston! As a 28-year resident and a former US History teacher, he is very knowledgeable. He also had a terrific sense of humor and gave us a wonderful historical view of this beautiful city.

The tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history, with expert guides sharing stories of its churches and historic cemeteries. It's a must-do for history enthusiasts looking to explore Charleston's unique past.

We had Eric for the history tour. He had been a History teacher. He shared a lot of historical tidbits and stories that greatly enhanced our visit to Charleston.

Our family had an amazing time on this tour! Kit made history come alive with fascinating stories and a great sense of humor. Even the kids were engaged and had fun exploring Charleston’s churches and graveyards. A unique and enjoyable experience for all of us!

This tour was an amazing way to explore Charleston's rich history. Eric shared so many interesting stories about the churches and graveyards, making the experience both educational and engaging. Highly recommend!

The tour offers a fascinating dive into the city's rich history, with captivating stories behind its iconic churches and historic cemeteries, it provides a unique glimpse into Charleston's past.

The Holy City Churches and Graveyards Walking Tour was a fascinating way to learn about Charleston’s history. Kit shared great stories about the churches and graveyards, making the tour fun and engaging. A great experience for anyone visiting Charleston!

Eric was very knowledgeable, kind, and adept at weaving different parts of Charleston’s history together to create an excellent tour.

We did the Free Historic Walking Tour. Great information and pace. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our walking tour with Eric. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. He was able to ad lib and adapt the tour to the interests of the participants. It was great fun, enhanced by Eric's easy going personality. Thoroughly recommended

Every walking tour I have taken where you pay the guide what you think the tour is worth, has been very good and this one did not disappoint. Wonderful weather made it easy to walk and listen to Charleston early history. Eric took the tour around historic homes and buildings pointing out architecture details , gardens and the many different churches. I highly recommend this tour.

Meet Eric at Washington Park. Very clear joining instructions. Informative tour of Charleston Eric was very knowledgeable and clearly loves the city Tour lasted just over 2 hours. Returning to the start point. Not very strenuous walking. Charleston is a very flat city.

Eric was an amazing and engaging tour guide! We learned a lot about Charleston’s history and it was fun to listen to stories about the SC flag, civil war and many of the downtown buildings. We go on many of these free tours around the world and this was one of the best! I rarely wrote reviews, however this was superlative. Thank you Eric!!

Eric was a very knowledgable guide and explained the history of Charleston with many interseting and entetaining details. We were only 7 people on a Sunday morning and he made the relaxed walk an unforgettable and personal experience. All questions, especially for my hobby for historic US and civil war flags, were answered in detail, which was impressive. It was obvious that he likes sharing his passion for the city and share it with visotors. My wife and I enjoyed this tour a lot and we can only recommend this tour and thank Eric again for this wonderful experience!

Our guide was Eric. We met at Washington Square in the middle of the historic area. Before we started our walking tour, we got a brief history on early Charleston. He was knowledgeable and personable, he had a full grasp of Charleston history. We walked the wharf area and viewed homes from early 1700’s along with the first buildings and church in Charleston, learned about the siege of the harbor led by Blackbeard. View of Fort Sumpter and the water front where Americans held off 9 British war ships. Definitely recommend this tour.

I highly recommend Eric's tour. He had great historical information and presented stories in an interesting fashion. Eric also provided helpful tips for getting around. Worthwhile 2 hours. Linda

Our tour guide Eric provided so much historical information about Charleston during our 2-hour walking tour. He answered various questions asked by people in our group and this tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Charleston. Highly recommend if you are interested in the early background of this beautiful city. We were able to take numerous photos along the way to enjoy when we returned home.

We enjoyed the tour with our guide Eric. He was very personable with abundant knowledge of the Charleston area. Wow, lots of history. Would definitely take the tour again!

Eric was an excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable and informative about historic Charleston! This was a great way to explore the city and we also got some great recommendations for restaurants!

We did the walking tour with Diana. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. She was also very accommodating as some people on our tour had special needs. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I would highly recommend this tour.

Diana was a fantastic guide. She was engaging and included everyone (the two wheelchair users in our group were accommodated fully, as were our teen girls). Very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions as well as providing interesting facts about the area and buildings. Would really recommend a tour with Diana to anyone visiting.

We went on the historical walking tour of Charleston with Eric. He knows everything about the history and culture in the city, and even though he must be getting the same questions over and over again, he still seems very interested in getting them and in answering them. We were only 6 people on the tour, and it felt like a leisure walk with family or friends just talking and learning a lot. We highly recommend this tour and especially Eric as the guide :)

What an amazing way to start a trip in a historic city along the East Coast. Our guide Eric knew his stuff and took us to the most iconic parts of the city. A lovely group of people exploring the city together. Surely recommended for all visit g the city, as it finishes with your unique questions about the city. The tour was about 2 hours long and my 5 year old son enjoyed his way through the cobbled streets.