Historic French Quarter Walk of Charleston


Spend an enjoyable 90-Minute walking along the old walled city perimeter with its cobblestone roads and alleys beside the Charleston harbor in the steps of Charlestons natives, Gullah people, French merchants and other European forefathers. The historical tour begins at the heart of Charles Towns original walled city at 174 East Bay Street and heads to the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Church Street and Queen Street.  See the historic sanctuaries that championed religious freedom as well as the historic alley where the Characters lived that inspired the famous opera Porgy and Bess.The tour highlights include the imposing 4 corners of Law and its four nationally historic registered buildings of St. Micheals Church (ca.1752), where President George Washington, General Charles Pinckney, and Marquis de Lafayette worshiped, Charlestons former police station and now Federal building (ca. 1896), Charleston County Courthouse (ca.1790) designed by John Hoban who designed The White House in Washington, District of Columbia., and Gabriel Manigaults City Hall (ca. 1800).The tour swings back down Charlestons longest cobblestone road to see a glimpse of the Dock Street Theater (ca.1735), the oldest French Huguenot Church (ca.1681), St. Phillips Church (congregations history dating back to 1680), the Bermuda stone-built Pink House (ca.1688-1712), a nationally historic baracoon / slave hotel, Unity Alley, and ends with the breathtaking view of the harbor castle, forts, islands, and Atlantic Ocean.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingA moderate amount of walking is involvedDue to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchairWheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is requiredOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyInclusionsProfessional GuideHistoric look at the French QuartersExclusionsGratuities (Optional)Departure PointWalks In History LLCDeparture Time2:

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