Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

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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What To Expect

Gateway Walk

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poogan’s Porch

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbes Museum of Art

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

Washington Square

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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

See the iconic rainbow row and learn how it was created. This a great spot for pictures.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Battery

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?
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Street

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!
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

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

Exclude

No food, admission, drinks or in person guide, this is all navigated by the walking tour app

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