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Overview

Discover Charleston through the eyes of a real historian with three college degrees, including a PhD. This experience is a conversation built around you — what you care about, what you’re curious about, and what you hope to understand. Cooper starts by learning what matters most to you, then shapes the experience around your interests. Along the way, he’ll reveal things you never knew, challenge things you thought you knew, and give you the deeper context that makes Charleston’s history so fascinating, complicated, funny, and unforgettable. Using a storytelling style filled with humor, insight, and plenty of thought-provoking questions, Cooper leads you from Waterfront Park south toward the famous Charleston Battery. You’ll see beautiful landmarks, walk historic streets, and explore the colorful, surprising, and sometimes irreverent story of early Charles Towne. By the time the tour ends, you’ll be close to where you began — but you won’t be the same traveler who started.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the waterfront park, directly across the street from the Harborview Inn. There is a parking garage across from Fleet Landing restaurant one block up from our meeting place. Please wear/bring weather appropriate clothing, and arrive a few moments early, since we can not wait for you.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chucktown Tours
We start out by the water, walk mostly in the shade - and take as many breaks as people may need. Please keep in mind. We’re not walking fast, and we take our time. However, Charleston isn’t known for its straight and level sidewalks – that’s why we don’t recommend wheelchairs and walkers on a tour like this. Strollers are fine. However, young children may need a little extra care on the narrow sidewalks.   It’s very hot and humid in in Charleston this time of year. In addition to comfortable walking shoes, and a great attitude - you may want to bring a bottled water.
Duration: 10 mins
2. South Adgers Wharf
Beautiful cobblestone streets and we'll stand in Charleston's first fish market
3. Tradd Street
Think history is gone? Think again. Tradd street was built back in 1720
Duration: 15 mins
4. Battery & White Point Gardens
A breathtaking view among the hundred years old Live Oak trees.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Heyward-Washington House
Many places show you where George Washington slept.. this is where he lived while he was here in Charleston!
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Professional historian with a PhD

Dad jokes and lots of laughs :)

Education, Knowledge, and Discussion

Exclusion

Gratuities, cute puppies, surfboards, fishing gear.... the list goes on :) LOL

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Chucktown Walking Tours

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