Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour
by JWalk Tours
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The Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour is a guided walk lasting two hours through the historic city of Charleston, USA. The tour begins at St. Philip's Anglican Church, where the guide explains the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery while visiting the oldest congregation in the city. Next, the group moves to the French Huguenot Church, the only Calvinist French Huguenot church in the Western Hemisphere, noted for its Gothic architecture. The walk continues to the Dock Street Theater, the first building in North America constructed solely for theatrical performances. After that, the tour stops at the Pink House Gallery, Charleston’s second oldest house. The guide then leads visitors to the Old Slave Mart Museum, a former slave market from 1856, where the history of slavery and Charleston’s role in it is discussed. The route proceeds to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, recognized as one of the most historic buildings in the country. Following this, the group visits Rainbow Row, a well-known area of colorful historic houses popular for photographs. The tour continues to the Nathaniel Russell House, one of Charleston’s oldest mansions. Next is St. Michael's Church, the city’s oldest church, followed by the Circular Congregational Church, which has Charleston’s oldest graveyard. The final stop is the Powder Magazine, the oldest municipal building in Charleston. Throughout the two-hour walk, the experienced guide provides detailed commentary at each location. The tour is entirely on foot and includes all stops listed in the itinerary.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
St. Philip's Anglican Church
St. Philip's has Charleston’s oldest congregation and features both a graveyard and a cemetery, which the guide explains the difference between during the visit.
10 min
French Huguenot Church
This church is the only Calvinist French Huguenot church in the Western Hemisphere and is built in Gothic style with notable historical background.
5 min
Dock Street Theater
The Dock Street Theater is the first building in North America constructed specifically for theatrical productions.
10 min
Pink House Gallery
The Pink House Gallery is the second oldest house in Charleston, visited briefly on the tour.
3 min
Old Slave Mart Museum
This former slave market dates to 1856 and the tour covers Charleston’s role in the history of slavery at this site.
10 min
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
One of the most historically significant buildings in the United States, the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon is included on the route.
10 min
Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is a well-known area in Charleston offering a good photo opportunity with its colorful historic houses.
10 min
Nathaniel Russell House
The Nathaniel Russell House is one of Charleston’s oldest and most historic mansions visited during the walk.
5 min
St. Michael's Church
This church is the oldest in Charleston and a stop on the tour.
5 min
Circular Congregational Church
The Circular Congregational Church site includes Charleston’s oldest graveyard.
5 min
The Powder Magazine
The Powder Magazine is the oldest municipal building in Charleston and is part of the walking tour.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be wearing a very distinct black shirt with our "Charleston meets Abbey Road" design. He/She will be in the coffee shop. Don't forget to get a bottle of water or coffee!
End point
Your guide will be wearing a very distinct black shirt with our "Charleston meets Abbey Road" design. He/She will be in the coffee shop. Don't forget to get a bottle of water or coffee!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour
by JWalk Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$80Overview
The Charleston Chicora 2 Hours Walking Tour is a guided walk lasting two hours through the historic city of Charleston, USA. The tour begins at St. Philip's Anglican Church, where the guide explains the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery while visiting the oldest congregation in the city. Next, the group moves to the French Huguenot Church, the only Calvinist French Huguenot church in the Western Hemisphere, noted for its Gothic architecture. The walk continues to the Dock Street Theater, the first building in North America constructed solely for theatrical performances. After that, the tour stops at the Pink House Gallery, Charleston’s second oldest house. The guide then leads visitors to the Old Slave Mart Museum, a former slave market from 1856, where the history of slavery and Charleston’s role in it is discussed. The route proceeds to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, recognized as one of the most historic buildings in the country. Following this, the group visits Rainbow Row, a well-known area of colorful historic houses popular for photographs. The tour continues to the Nathaniel Russell House, one of Charleston’s oldest mansions. Next is St. Michael's Church, the city’s oldest church, followed by the Circular Congregational Church, which has Charleston’s oldest graveyard. The final stop is the Powder Magazine, the oldest municipal building in Charleston. Throughout the two-hour walk, the experienced guide provides detailed commentary at each location. The tour is entirely on foot and includes all stops listed in the itinerary.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
St. Philip's Anglican Church
St. Philip's has Charleston’s oldest congregation and features both a graveyard and a cemetery, which the guide explains the difference between during the visit.
10 min
French Huguenot Church
This church is the only Calvinist French Huguenot church in the Western Hemisphere and is built in Gothic style with notable historical background.
5 min
Dock Street Theater
The Dock Street Theater is the first building in North America constructed specifically for theatrical productions.
10 min
Pink House Gallery
The Pink House Gallery is the second oldest house in Charleston, visited briefly on the tour.
3 min
Old Slave Mart Museum
This former slave market dates to 1856 and the tour covers Charleston’s role in the history of slavery at this site.
10 min
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
One of the most historically significant buildings in the United States, the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon is included on the route.
10 min
Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is a well-known area in Charleston offering a good photo opportunity with its colorful historic houses.
10 min
Nathaniel Russell House
The Nathaniel Russell House is one of Charleston’s oldest and most historic mansions visited during the walk.
5 min
St. Michael's Church
This church is the oldest in Charleston and a stop on the tour.
5 min
Circular Congregational Church
The Circular Congregational Church site includes Charleston’s oldest graveyard.
5 min
The Powder Magazine
The Powder Magazine is the oldest municipal building in Charleston and is part of the walking tour.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be wearing a very distinct black shirt with our "Charleston meets Abbey Road" design. He/She will be in the coffee shop. Don't forget to get a bottle of water or coffee!
End point
Your guide will be wearing a very distinct black shirt with our "Charleston meets Abbey Road" design. He/She will be in the coffee shop. Don't forget to get a bottle of water or coffee!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.