Charleston Trip 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Charleston, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Charleston City Market, 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401-3155
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.
Pass By: United States Custom House, 200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The tour passes by Charleston’s United States Custom House.You’ll hear about it while you walk.
Pass By: High Cotton Charleston Restaurant, 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The tour passes by High Cotton Charleston Restaurant. You’ll hear about the restaurant’s connection to the Notebook movie.
Pass By: Pineapple Fountain, 1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401-2129
The tour passes by the Pineapple Fountain. You’ll hear about the fountain and about why pineapples are so prominent in the South.
Pass By: Old Slave Mart Museum, 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401-3005
The tour passes by the Old Slave Mart Museum. You’ll hear about the city’s connection to slavery while you walk.
Pass By: Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2103
The tour passes by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. You’ll hear about the building while you walk.
Pass By: Rainbow Row, 79 E Bay St # 107, Charleston, SC 29401-2544
You’ll walk down Rainbow Row on this tour and hear how it got started.
Pass By: The Battery, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The tour passes by The Battery. You’ll hear about it while you walk.
Pass By: Heyward-Washington House, 87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2503
The tour passes by the Dubose Heyward House. You’ll hear about Dubose Heyward and his connection to Charleston while you walk.
Pass By: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The tour passes by Dock Street Theatre. You’ll hear a bit about its history and the history of the building while you walk.
Pass By: St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-2898
The tour passes by St. Philip’s Church. You’ll hear about the church while you walk.
Pass By: The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401-3112
The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine. You’ll hear about the historical building before the tour concludes.
