Charleston Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
What your day looks like
Experience the beauty of the city of Charleston on a self-guided walking tour. See famous places like the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, Marion Square, Old Charleston Jail, and more with the magic of an audio guide. Start your tour at the Charleston Visitor Center and proceed towards the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, a beautifully-preserved antebellum home. Visit the Charleston Museum, Marion Square, and the famous Liberty Square where you will hear about how the American Revolution rocked Charleston. Up next is the Grimke Sisters’ Home, where two women risked their life and limb to fight for the cause of abolition. Make your way to the Historic Charleston City Market and learn more about the underdog abolitionist movement in the South. See the marvelous firm structure of the Old Charleston Jail. Visit the Miles Brewton House which was used as a military headquarters during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Continue to see the White Point Garden, Edmondston-Alston House, and the Nathaniel Russell House. Admire the enormous Saint Michael’s Church, Washington Square Park, the Heyward-Washington House, Rainbow Row, and the Old Exchange. Finally, you’ll arrive at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of your trip.
The experience, in brief
- Make memories for a lifetime on a selfguided audio walking tour of Charleston
- Explore the town at your own pace with an audio feature as your personal guide
- Visit the famous Charleston Museum, Marion Square, City Market, and more
- Hear stories about the dramatic struggle between slavers and abolitionists
- Discover the hidden gems and interesting facts, history, and culture of the city
The journey, in full
Points of Interest along the Charleston: - Charleston's Past and Present - Native Nations and Charleston - The Cherokee War - Marion Square - Oscar Marion - Charleston Tea Party - Siege of Charleston - Reclaiming Charleston - Liberty Square - Grimke Sisters' Home - Slavery and Abolition in Charleston - Historic Charleston City Market - Sweetgrass Basket Weaving - Additional History - Charleston's Serial Killer - Denmark Vesey - The Uprising - The Crackdown - Miles Brewton & Patrick O'Donnell Houses - How to Start a War - The Battery / Charleston During the Civil War - Aftermath - Nathaniel Russell House - Saint Michael's Church - Powder Magazine - New Nation, Old Hatred - Heyward-Washington House - Rainbow Row - Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon - Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Your day, step by step
Charleston,SC (SC)
City/Town Tour at City Market (Charleston, South Carolina).
Charleston,SC (SC)
Sightseeing at Charleston Harbor.
What to know before booking
Included
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
Not Included
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
What to Bring
Charged Smartphone Downloaded app Power bank Headphones Comfortable Shoes
Restrictions
Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Meeting & Pickup
The self-guided route begins at the following entry point. 152 Market St, Charleston, SC Tour Duration: 1 - 2 Hours Tour Length: 2.5 Miles End Point: Charleston's Historic City Market
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic