Walking Tours in Charleston at a glance
- Our pick: Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French Quarter, US$ 30 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 7,113).
- Top rated: Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 years, US$ 40 per person (2h, 5.00★ · 282).
- Best value: Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local Guide, US$ 24 per person (2h, 4.98★ · 124).
Price per person across the 34 options priced per person: US$ 22–US$ 227 (median US$ 35). With 100+ reviews: 30 of 34.
Of the 34 options: 34 with live guides in English, 34 with free cancellation, 30 with instant confirmation, 18 kid-friendly, 1 private and 27 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Walking Tours in Charleston
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34 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French Quarter Two-hour guided walking tour of Charleston's historic district starting at City Hall, covering the French Quarter, South of Broad. Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (7,113 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Charleston: Historic Alleyways & Rainbow Row Walking Tour Small-group walking tour of Charleston's hidden alleyways, Rainbow Row, and historic district. 2 hours with licensed local guide, 4-6 stops. All fitness levels. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (2,736 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard Nighttime walking tour of Charleston's haunted downtown with access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. 90 minutes, licensed guide. Departs Buxton Books nightly. Every day · 19:00, 19:30, 20:30, 21:00 and 21:30 · All ages ★ 4.61 (2,932 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
Charleston Ghost Tour: 90-Minute Night Walk & Haunted History 90-minute Charleston ghost tour led by Mike Brown. Visit St. Michael's Church, Bloody Alley, haunted restaurants and library. Evening walking tour, small groups, water included. Every day · 19:30 and 21:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.82 (1,441 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow Row Guided walk through Charleston's French Quarter and South of Broad. See St. Philip's Church, Rainbow Row, and Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon with a local guide. Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (2,323 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Charleston Ghost Tour: Small Group Haunted History Walk Small group ghost tour in Charleston through haunted churches, graveyards and alleyways with stories of pirates, murders and spirits from centuries of history. Every day · 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.85 (1,077 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Charleston: Downtown Food Tour & 4 Restaurant Tastings 2.5-hour walking food tour through Charleston's French Quarter with tastings at 4 restaurants. Includes guide, samples, and Lowcountry cuisine history. Small groups. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 ★ 4.74 (1,491 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Charleston: Dark Hauntings Walking Tour & Customizable Stops Walking ghost tour through Charleston's haunted sites, St. Philip's Church, cursed hotel, and historic graveyard. 90 minutes, led by local storytellers. Every day · 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (683 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Charleston Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Harbor Views Two-hour walking tour of Charleston's French Quarter, South of Broad and Battery waterfront with live English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:45, 11:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (588 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Charleston Walking Food Tour: 2.5 Hours of Lowcountry Tastings Walk through historic Charleston with a local guide, tasting lowcountry cuisine at multiple stops over 2.5 hours as the menu shifts daily with seasonal ingredients. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.64 (902 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Charleston walking tour Civil War sites with history professor Small-group walking tour of Charleston led by a Citadel history professor covering Fort Sumter, the Old Exchange, St. Michael's Church and Civil War landmarks. Mon–Fri · 09:30 and 14:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (1,542 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour: History & Hauntings Walk Charleston's cobblestone streets with a guide uncovering Revolutionary history and ghost stories tied to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. Every day · 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.58 (482 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Charleston Ghost Walking Tour: Haunted Bars & Local History A 2.5-hour ghost walking tour through historic Charleston with a costumed guide who shares haunted stories at local bars. Every day except Tuesday · 16:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 19:45 · From age 21 ★ 4.91 (1,642 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: Hidden Courtyards & Churches Two-hour walking tour through Charleston's historic district with Rainbow Row, Waterfront Battery, and hidden gardens. Powder Magazine Museum included. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (736 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Charleston: Historic District Walking Tour & Rainbow Row 2-hour guided walking tour of Charleston's Historic District with local guide. See Rainbow Row, Battery, St. Michael's Church, and Old Exchange. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (306 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour Walking tour of Charleston's Black history with licensed guide Damon Fordham: hear the stories left out of the textbooks, from the City Market through Waterfront Park. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (456 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Upper King Street tastings Three hours walking Upper King Street and the Mazyck-Boragard neighborhood, tasting eight dishes from Hot Little Biscuit through Shrimp & Grits. Tue–Sun · 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (377 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Charleston Ghost Tour with Adam: Dark History & Haunted Sites Eighty-minute ghost history walking tour of Charleston led by licensed guide Adam Moore. Visit Poogans Porch and historic graveyards with small groups. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 20:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.92 (364 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar Walk with Local Guide Two-hour Charleston bar and history walk with a licensed guide, one snack included, and drinks available to purchase at two historic bars. Every day except Tuesday · 13:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.98 (362 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Charleston: Old Walled City Walking Tour & Fort Sumter Views Small-group Charleston walking tour (max 15 people) through French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and High Battery with harbor views. 2 hours, licensed guide, all taxes included. Every day except Tuesday · 13:30 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.70 (293 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 years Two-hour walking tour of Charleston covering 350 years of history, from St. Philip's Church to Rainbow Row. Guide covers slavery and architecture. Every day except Wednesday · 13:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (282 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Charleston French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic Sights Savor Charleston’s French Quarter with a walking food tour: taste shrimp & grits, she-crab soup, and more as you stroll past iconic landmarks. Includes tastings & local guide. Every day · 11:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (279 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 227 per person
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour & Four Corners of Law Start your Charleston historic walking tour at City Hall, explore pre-Revolutionary homes, hear local stories, and stroll hidden alleys with a certified guide included. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 13:30 and 14:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (269 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl: Speakeasy Sagas Tour Two-hour guided tour through Charleston's 1920s bootlegger history, stopping at four hand-picked pubs where you can order modern cocktails. Every day · 16:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.49 (218 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Compare 10 more options for Walking Tours in Charleston
From US$ 24 per person · 2 h to 3 h
Charleston: Women's History Walking Tour & Rainbow Row Charleston women's history walking tour covers St. Philip's Church, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Rainbow Row, and Nathaniel Russell House. 2-hour guided walk. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (204 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Shem Creek shrimp walking tour: Cast net demonstration Walk Shem Creek with Captain Bryan to see working shrimp trawlers and learn the history of Charleston's fleet. Wed–Sun · 10:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (192 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local Guide Charleston history walking tour with licensed guide covering Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, French Quarter, Dock Street Theatre, and Powder Magazine with one building entry. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 10:00 and 13:00 ★ 4.98 (124 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Charleston Ghost and Bar Tour: Brews with Haunted History Walk past graveyards and haunted alleyways in Charleston with a local guide, stop at two bars for drinks and appetizers. Wed–Fri · 20:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.92 (217 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Charleston: History Walking Tour with PhD Guide & Stories Laugh, debate, and wander Charleston’s cobblestone streets with a real historian. Includes shaded walks, dad jokes, and deep dives into Charleston’s past. Next departure: 20 Jun 2027 ★ 4.94 (157 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Charleston Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry Tastings Tour Upper King Street in Charleston with a local guide sampling 5-6 Lowcountry dishes. 2.5 hours, small groups, starts at Charleston Museum. Seafood-focused. Fri and Sat · 15:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.67 (135 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Charleston Walking Tour with Local Author Liz Butler Walk Charleston's cobblestone streets and alleyways with a tenth-generation Charlestonian and award-winning author. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 10:30 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (85 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Charleston Ghost Tour: 10 Stories & Ghost Equipment Night Walk Feel the chills on Charleston’s original ghost tour with 10 unique stories, real ghost-detecting equipment, and a passionate guide. Small groups, includes gear. Every day except Saturday · 20:30 · All ages ★ 4.79 (78 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Baklava Walk downtown Charleston with a local guide sampling beignets, baklava, chocolate clusters, ice cream. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (68 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Charleston's Strong Women of the South History Tour Charleston's women built the city. Tour their homes and stories with a live guide, including the Philip Simmons House and Halsey Gallery. Every day · 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.66 (29 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
The top 12 of 34 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French QuarterOur pick | US$ 30 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 7,113 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 yearsTop rated | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 282 | Every day except Wednesday · 13:00 | English |
| Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local GuideBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 24 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 124 | Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Charleston: Historic Alleyways & Rainbow Row Walking TourGroup of up to 13 | US$ 34 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 2,736 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard | US$ 36 per person | 1h 30m | 4.61★ · 2,932 | Every day · 19:00, 19:30, 20:30, 21:00 and 21:30 | English |
| Charleston Ghost Tour: 90-Minute Night Walk & Haunted History | US$ 29 per person | 1h 30m | 4.82★ · 1,441 | Every day · 19:30 and 21:30 | English |
| Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow Row | US$ 26 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 2,323 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Charleston Ghost Tour: Small Group Haunted History WalkGroup of up to 12 | US$ 32 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 1,077 | Every day · 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00 | English |
| Charleston: Downtown Food Tour & 4 Restaurant TastingsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 110 per person | 2h 30m | 4.74★ · 1,491 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Charleston: Dark Hauntings Walking Tour & Customizable Stops | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 683 | Every day · 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00 | English |
| Charleston Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Harbor Views | US$ 25 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 588 | Every day · 09:45, 11:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Charleston Walking Food Tour: 2.5 Hours of Lowcountry TastingsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 111 per person | 2h 30m | 4.64★ · 902 | Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Charleston French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic Sights (US$ 227 per person)