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French Quarter Historic Charleston Walk

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Location: Charleston, United States
Duration: 2 hours
Product code: 7451P2


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401-2129Walk through the historic Vendue Range of markets on low water land owned by the Prioleau family who arrived in Charles Town in 1687 as an escape from Catholic religious persecution in Pons, France. See the majestic harbor's Castle Pinckney, Fort Sumter, and beautiful marshy islands that create the passage to the Atlantic Ocean. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2103One of the top three most historic buildings in the U.S., according to the National Historic Registry. Guide explains in detail all of the unique attributes that make this building one of America's true historic gems.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Rainbow Row, 79 E Bay St # 107, Charleston, SC 29401-2544Colorful waterfront bay buildings constructed along wharves with Dutch influence (Amsterdam) during the Age of Lord Proprietors and original walled city. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Pink House Gallery, 17 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401-3006Known to be the oldest private building remaining in the French Quarter (1694-1712). The handmade, asymmetrical house set on the longest cobblestone street is built of Bermuda stone and resembles a charming man-sized dollhouse.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401-2225Gabrielle Manigault (French Huguenot architect) designed one of the finest examples of Adamesque architecture in 1800 as a development of the Civic Square of the original Grand Modell plan of the walled city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Old Slave Mart Museum, 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401-3005One of the last vestiges of a barracoon (slave jail) which is a converted German fire station made into a gallery for the sales of the enslaved. 80 percent of what census term as African-Americans living in North America have ancestral roots in Charleston, South Carolina as a result of the 12 million people imported through the Atlantic slave trade.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401-2902The oldest remaining in-tact church building left in the Holy City was built in 1752.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: South Carolina Historical Society Museum, 100 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-2215First Fireproof Building in America built by Robert Mills who also designed the Washington Monument in D.C. (probably wishes the monument has been built as earthquake proof).Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401-3112Oldest public building (1713) in the original walled city was used as a northern fortification during the age of Lords Proprietors.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: French Huguenot Church, 136 Church St At the corner of Church and Queen sts., Charleston, SC 29401-2802Gothic Revival French protestant church is the centerpiece of the French Quarter. This active church is the oldest and most famous in the U.S. Twenty-three of forty-five U.S. Presidents have French Huguenot ancestry!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2899National historic landmark is known as the first building to hold theatrical performances in the U.S. First show was in 1735, a black comedy depicting the social and sexual exploits of two recruiting officers in Ireland.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-2218First official "Meeting House" built on the corner of the original walled city in a Romaneque Revival Style. Three significant churches were created from the original congregation (Unitarian, First Scots, and United Church). Churchyard is home to the oldest tombstones on the peninsula. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Philadelphia Alley, Charleston, SCIconic alley way holds many historic attributes and lore. Duration: 10 minutes
Supplier Name
Walks in History
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,If you would like your own private tour for your family and group for any reason, contact us directly at 803/669/3003 or through our website to block off the tour time for you. We also can accommodate special time requests with enough advanced notice.
Inclusions:
Professional Guide,Historic look at the French Quarter,Entry/Admission - Charleston City Hall,Entry/Admission - Dock Street Theater
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Entry/Admission - Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon,Entry/Admission - Pink House Gallery,Entry/Admission - Old Slave Mart Museum,Entry/Admission - South Carolina Historical Society Museum,Entry/Admission - The Powder Magazine
Traveler Reviews

I really enjoyed this walking tour and learning so much about the history of Charleston-it’s so interesting! Our guide Geordie Buxton was so knowledgeable and made the tour super fun too. He was playful, approachable, and I have no idea how he has all those facts in his head! He answered every question with confidence. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Geordie Buxton was the most knowledgeable, delightful, and articulate guide. His fund of knowledge is phenomenal and mind boggling! He welcomes questions and generally has the answer. We would love to come back and have him give us a tour again.

This tour was informative and entertaining! It was amazing to learn about Charleston's rich history - the good, bad, and in between - in a way that leaves one reflective and itching for more information! Geordie is a fantastic tour guide with plenty of knowledge, jokes, and care for his group to make the experience exactly what is needed and desired. This is a "must do" tour!

Geordie was fantastic. One of the best tours we’ve ever taken. We highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone. One of the highlights of our vacation!

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful presenting interesting facts about the French quarter

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