Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Charleston, US
77% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 50-70 minutes
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Audio Guided Tour
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Solo Traveler Friendly
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Explore at your own pace
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Virtual Walk access after tour
Discover Charleston's French Quarter at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, perfect for solo travelers seeking adventure and history.
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After the tour you will unlock a 'virtual walk' of the tour. listen to the stories anytime.
Discover Charleston's French Quarter at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, perfect for solo travelers seeking adventure and history.
Highlights
- Explore the Historical French Quarter of Charleston
- Go at your own pace, on your own schedule
- Seamless guided tour through The French Quarter
- Discover the stories of Charleston's history and buildings
- Perfect for Solo Travelers
Meeting Point
The tours starts at the front of the Charleston City Market, just next to Meeting Street
73 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States
End Point
The Pineapple fountain just in the middle of the park next to the water.
1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States
What to expect
Charleston City Market
Originally built in 1841 and it was modeled after the Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens, Greece, the Charleston City Market is a must see. And great place to find a bite to eat. Here you'll discover the City Market and hear the story of the confederate museum. We will not go in. If you take the tour between 9:30am and 5pm you can walk through the Charleston City Market.
5 minutes
The Powder Magazine
We will stop by the entrance and hear the story of the Powder magazine, one of the oldest buildings in Charleston. The tour does not go in but you can pause the tour and enter.
4 minutes
Admission Not Included
St. Philip's Church
We will stop outside the church. We will not enter. You'll hear the story of the church. and it's history. Also we will stop by the Pirate house a few doors down and discover the history of pirates in Charleston.
French Huguenot Church
We wills top by the church but not go in. You'll hear the story of their persecution in France and how they fled to the new world.
2 minutes
Dock Street Theater
We will stop by and hear it's story. Way back on February 12th, 1736 the original Dock Street Theater opened. And it was the first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances.
Pink House Gallery
This old house was a pirate tavern, a law firm and now a gallery. And some say it's haunted. We will stop by the outside and hear it's story.
Old Slave Mart Museum
Unfortunately Charleston has quite the history in the slave trade. This building once held a slave auction house. We stop by the front and hear it's story but do not enter.
2 minutes
Admission Not Included
Philadelphia Alley
It's a beautiful alley with a long history. And it's off the beaten path not often discovered by tourists. We will walk through Philadelphia alley and hear it's history and the history of why they call it the Duelers alley.
3 minutes
Vendue Range
We will pass Lodge Alley, the oldest street in Charleston, and then walk down Vendue Range to the park.
Charleston Waterfront Park
The waterfront was once a place no one visited. Today it's a hot spot for toursits and locals. We will enter the park, see echo rock and walk to the Pineapple fountain. Along the way you'll hear the parks history.
5 minutes
Pineapple Fountain
This iconic fountain is a. must see. And you'll learn why pineapples are so important in the Holy City. Tour ends here.
2 minutes
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
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start early to avoid crowds. -
Grab a bite at the City Market.
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Don't miss the Pineapple Fountain!
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Visit the Old Slave Mart Museum nearby.
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Check out local shops along the route.
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