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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Beautiful cobblestone streets and we'll stand in Charleston's first fish market
Admission ticket free -
2
Think history is gone? Think again. Tradd street was built back in 1720
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Battery & White Point Gardens
A breathtaking view among the hundred years old Live Oak trees.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Many places show you where George Washington slept.. this is where he lived while he was here in Charleston!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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