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    Charleston 2-Hour History Walking Tour

    Walk Charleston’s cobblestone streets with an award-winning guide

    4.9 stars• 307 reviews

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, historic sites

    Highlights

    Trace Charleston’s story from its 1670 founding through the Colonial Period, Revolution, and Civil War. Explore historic streets and landmark sites with guide Eric Lavender.

    • Discover key sites from Charleston’s Colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War eras
    • Stroll cobblestone streets lined with historic homes
    • Explore historic churches and public buildings
    • Hear stories of Charleston’s early port-town beginnings
    • Join a history-focused tour without costumed guides

    Important details

    • Arrive a few minutes early to check in with your guide
    • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes
    • Expect the tour to run rain or shine; hazardous weather may cancel the tour
    • Use the physical tickets from your guide for Old Exchange admission; confirmation emails are not accepted

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are nonrefundable. Reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability. If hazardous weather cancels the tour and you cannot reschedule, you'll receive a refund.

    Product ID: NAJCS3

    FAQs

    Use the restroom before the tour begins; there are no public restrooms along most of the walking route.

    Meeting details

    Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC

    Experience provided by Charleston Pirate Tours

    Related locations

    Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

    Admission included

    Standing at the foot of Broad Street in Charleston, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon rises with quiet authority over the cobblestones below. Step inside and you move through centuries at once, from the half-moon bastion buried beneath your feet to the grand exchange hall where merchants once struck deals. The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon holds some of the most consequential moments in early American history within its thick tabby walls.

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    Adult

    $29.68

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $15.90

    4 - 12

    0

    Child under 4

    $0

    0

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    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our experience with Charleston Pirate Tours was outstanding and far exceeded our expectations. The tour offered a fascinating look at the intersection of piracy, Charleston's rich history, and the agricultural roots of the Lowcountry's rice plantations. What could have been a simple pirate-themed excursion became a deeply engaging exploration of the people, cultures, economics, and historical forces that shaped Charleston into the unique city it is today. A special thank you to our guide, Eric, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling ability brought the history to life. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about the subject matter. Eric masterfully connected the stories of pirates, merchants, enslaved laborers, and plantation agriculture into a compelling narrative that highlighted the remarkable cultural tapestry of Charleston and the Lowcountry. I would highly recommend Charleston Pirate Tours to anyone visiting Charleston, and I especially recommend taking a tour with Eric. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about what makes Charleston so unique, this tour is an unforgettable experience.

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    Sean Waters

    June 16, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our experience with Charleston Pirate Tours was outstanding and far exceeded our expectations. The tour offered a fascinating look at the intersection of piracy, Charleston's rich history, and the agricultural roots of the Lowcountry's rice plantations. What could have been a simple pirate-themed excursion became a deeply engaging exploration of the people, cultures, economics, and historical forces that shaped Charleston into the unique city it is today. A special thank you to our guide, Eric, whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling ability brought the history to life. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about the subject matter. Eric masterfully connected the stories of pirates, merchants, enslaved laborers, and plantation agriculture into a compelling narrative that highlighted the remarkable cultural tapestry of Charleston and the Lowcountry. I would highly recommend Charleston Pirate Tours to anyone visiting Charleston, and I especially recommend taking a tour with Eric. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about what makes Charleston so unique, this tour is an unforgettable experience.

    Photo of Sean Waters

    Sean Waters

    June 16, 2026

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