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4.0 / 5 from 3 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
About this tour
Explore Charleston, a crucial hub of the American Revolution on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll through the historic streets, encounter the homes and burial sites of Founding Fathers while uncovering the tales of courageous Patriots and influential Loyalists. Learn about key events, including the British assault and the fall of Charleston. This 90-minute guided experience deepens your understanding of Charleston's significant contributions to America's fight for independence.
- 90-minute walking tour through Charleston's historic district
- Discover the homes and graves of Founding Fathers
- Hear captivating stories of Patriots and Loyalists
- Learn about Charleston's pivotal role in the American Revolution
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We meet to start our tour at the corner of Broad Street and Church Street, at the site of the Shepheards Tavern marker.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Here we will learn about George Washington's impact on Charleston; a marker for the unknown grave of the mother of a future US President, who died nursing Colonial prisoners, and more.(10 min)
- 2
Charleston's oldest church, played a critical role in the British bombardment in 1780, you will leave this spot in awe of how a 260+ year old church that witnessed and hosted much of the US Revolution. With a graveyard that holds the graves of signers of the US Constitution.(10 min)
- 3
Stroll down South of Broad, on beautiful Meeting Street that hosts the homes of several Revolutionary leaders, both future-American, and British. Among other homes, the house that served at the HQ of the British after its capture.(20 min)
- 4
View the site of the first major colonial victory of the American Revolution. Statues of Revolutionary heroes, surrounded by the picturesque live oaks of the park.(15 min)
- 5
A walled city, with much of it still here through the Revolution as a means of defense, view the remnants of a redan, pivotal in its role to deter British. Later a wharf that served a different purpose in the closing days of the American Revolution.(15 min)
- 6
View one of the three most important Colonial Era building in the US. The site of a pivotal event that took place well before 1776, and later a dungeon for Patriot leaders.(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Unforgettable stops in front of the home of Revolutionary leaders and sites of battle.
- City tour tax is included with your ticket price.
- Licensed and certified guide.
Not included
- Guide tips
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Meeting point
- We meet to start our tour at the corner of Broad Street and Church Street, at the site of the Shepheards Tavern marker
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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