300 Years of War and Peacetime in Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter and more at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Uncover the city’s connection to the slave trade, the Revolutionary and the Civil War and why George Washington stayed here for three days straight during his tour of the South
• Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for history inspired him to craft this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

Charleston City Market
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The tour starts outside the Historic Charleston City Market. You'll hear a bit of the city's history, about the market and how to use the VoiceMap app.
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The tour passes by Charleston's United States Custom House.You'll hear about it while you walk.
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The tour passes by High Cotton Charleston Restaurant. You'll hear about the restaurant's connection to the Notebook movie.
Pineapple Fountain
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The tour passes by the Pineapple Fountain. You'll hear about the fountain and about why pineapples are so prominent in the South.
Old Slave Mart Museum
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The tour passes by the Old Slave Mart Museum. You'll hear about the city's connection to slavery while you walk.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
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The tour passes by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Rainbow Row
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You'll walk down Rainbow Row on this tour and hear how it got started.
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The tour passes by The Battery. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Heyward-Washington House
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The tour passes by the Dubose Heyward House. You'll hear about Dubose Heyward and his connection to Charleston while you walk.
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The tour passes by Dock Street Theatre. You'll hear a bit about its history and the history of the building while you walk.
St. Philip's Anglican Church
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The tour passes by St. Philip's Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
The Powder Magazine
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The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine. You'll hear about the historical building before the tour concludes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine which is close to where the tour started.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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$14.99 per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.

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