Historic Downtown Self-Guided Tour in Charleston

Charleston, US
90% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (21 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore historic places in Downtown Charleston
  • Engaging and unique story experience
  • Learn about the fascinating Rainbow Row
  • A mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt
  • Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace

Meeting Point

• Go to St. Philip’s Church (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

Meeting point

142 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

End Point

You will finish at Saint Michael’s Church.

Meeting point

71 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

St. Philip's Church

You will begin at St. Philip’s Church. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

2

Dock Street Theatre

Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

3

Charleston Fire Department Station 2/3

Study your next clue on The Fire Station. .

4

8 1/2 State St

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

5

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

6

The Tavern at Rainbow Row

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Tavern at Rainbow Row. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

7

Rainbow Row

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

8

Stolls Alley

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

9

Preservation Society of Charleston

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Carolopolis Awards and Carriage Stone around you.

10

Simmons-Edwards House

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

11

The Greenery Florist

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Flower Boxes around you.

12

Nathaniel Russell House

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

13

Second State Coffee

See The “Two-Bit” Society and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

14

Saint Michael's Church

You will finish at Saint Michael’s Church. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Questo

What our experts say

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    Start at St. Philip’s Church.
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    Bring a fully charged phone.
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    Explore Rainbow Row for photos.
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    Consider lunch at Husk nearby.
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    Finish at Saint Michael’s Church.

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