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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Charleston, USAby WalknTours

  • 50 min
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Explore the Historical French Quarter of Charleston and discover its story. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through The French Quarter telling you the stories of it's alleys, it's history, it's buildings, Church Street, churches, Pineapple Fountain, the Old Slave Market, Charleston Green, the Civil War and so much more. The tour takes about 1 hour to walk. But feel free to stop in the shops, historical sites or restaurants you'll discover as you walk through this picturesque city. The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour. Go anytime, explore on your own schedule. Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels. How it works: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register an account using the code in your email 3. Go to 73 North Market Street 4. Press start

What's included

  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour
  • After the tour you will unlock a 'Virtual Walk' of the tour. Listen to the stories anytime.

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Charleston City Market

      5 min

      Originally built in 1841 and it was modeled after the Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens, Greece, the Charleston City Market is a must see. And great place to find a bite to eat. Here you'll discover the City Market and hear the story of the confederate museum. We will not go in. If you take the tour between 9:30am and 5pm you can walk through the Charleston City Market.

    2. 2

      The Powder Magazine

      4 min

      We will stop by the entrance and hear the story of the Powder magazine, one of the oldest buildings in Charleston. The tour does not go in but you can pause the tour and enter.

    3. 3

      St. Philip's Anglican Church

      Pass by

      We will stop outside the church. We will not enter. You'll hear the story of the church. and it's history. Also we will stop by the Pirate house a few doors down and discover the history of pirates in Charleston.

    4. 4

      French Huguenot Church

      2 min

      We wills top by the church but not go in. You'll hear the story of their persecution in France and how they fled to the new world.

    5. 5

      Dock Street Theater

      Pass by

      We will stop by and hear it's story. Way back on February 12th, 1736 the original Dock Street Theater opened. And it was the first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances.

    6. 6

      Pink House Gallery

      Pass by

      This old house was a pirate tavern, a law firm and now a gallery. And some say it's haunted. We will stop by the outside and hear it's story.

    7. 7

      Old Slave Mart Museum

      2 min

      Unfortunately Charleston has quite the history in the slave trade. This building once held a slave auction house. We stop by the front and hear it's story but do not enter.

    8. 8

      Philadelphia Alley

      3 min

      It's a beautiful alley with a long history. And it's off the beaten path not often discovered by tourists. We will walk through Philadelphia alley and hear it's history and the history of why they call it the Duelers alley.

    9. 9

      Stop 9

      Pass by

      We will pass Lodge Alley, the oldest street in Charleston, and then walk down Vendue Range to the park.

    10. 10

      Charleston Waterfront Park

      5 min

      The waterfront was once a place no one visited. Today it's a hot spot for toursits and locals. We will enter the park, see echo rock and walk to the Pineapple fountain. Along the way you'll hear the parks history.

    11. 11

      Pineapple Fountain

      2 min

      This iconic fountain is a. must see. And you'll learn why pineapples are so important in the Holy City. Tour ends here.

    Meeting and pickup

    The tours starts at the front of the Charleston City Market, just next to Meeting Street

    End point

    The Pineapple fountain just in the middle of the park next to the water.

    Good to know

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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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