Walk Charleston with award-winning author and 10th-generation local Liz Legare Butler
1.5 hours
English guided tour
Explore Charleston on a small-group walking tour led by Liz Legare Butler, a tenth-generation Charlestonian and licensed guide. Stroll cobblestone streets and alleyways as you hear stories of the city’s triumphs and tragedies.
Tours run rain or shine. In lightning, flooding, or other dangerous conditions, the tour will be cancelled; the final decision is made 15 minutes before start. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
The guided walking tour is in English.
Tours run rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather.
If there is lightning, flooding, or other dangerous conditions, the tour will be cancelled. The final decision is made 15 minutes before the start time. If the operator cancels, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
Buxton Books
Charleston's ghost and history walking tours have earned a near-perfect reputation, largely because of the guides themselves. Jerry, Liz, Simon, Jake, and Damon Fordham come up repeatedly in glowing terms, each bringing their own storytelling style and expertise to the experience. Damon in particular stands out for his deep knowledge of Black American history in Charleston, even incorporating live music into his tours. One pattern worth noting is that repeat visitors consistently say each tour feels different, thanks to guides swapping in unique stories and details. The highlight for many is private nighttime access to the Unitarian church graveyard, which most visitors say would be difficult to visit otherwise. If you're drawn to the spooky side of history, this seems like the kind of tour that genuinely delivers on that promise rather than just checking a box.
Jake did an awesome job. Thank you for a great tour.
Christina Ward
July 6, 2026
Jake did an awesome job. Thank you for a great tour.
Christina Ward
July 6, 2026
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