Why choose this Charleston tour ?

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.



Make the most of your Charleston adventure

What makes 300 Years of War and Peacetime in Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?

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.

The tour passes by Charleston’s United States Custom House.You’ll hear about it while you walk.

The tour passes by High Cotton Charleston Restaurant. You’ll hear about the restaurant’s connection to the Notebook movie.

The tour passes by the Pineapple Fountain. You’ll hear about the fountain and about why pineapples are so prominent in the South.

The tour passes by the Old Slave Mart Museum. You’ll hear about the city’s connection to slavery while you walk.

The tour passes by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. You’ll hear about the building while you walk.

You’ll walk down Rainbow Row on this tour and hear how it got started.

The tour passes by The Battery. You’ll hear about it while you walk.

The tour passes by the Dubose Heyward House. You’ll hear about Dubose Heyward and his connection to Charleston while you walk.

The tour passes by Dock Street Theatre. You’ll hear a bit about its history and the history of the building while you walk.

The tour passes by St. Philip’s Church. You’ll hear about the church while you walk.

The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine. You’ll hear about the historical building before the tour concludes.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


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

Included with Your Ticket

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

Not Included

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

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Special Instructions:

    VOICEMAP CODE
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    Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.

    This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

    DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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    Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
    1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
    2. Create an account
    3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
    4. Enter your code then select Download Now

    PLEASE NOTE
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    • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
    • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
    • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
    • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

    SUPPORT
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    For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.