300 Years of War and Peacetime in Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Charleston, US
66% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (3 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore Charleston's French Quarter and more
  • Uncover the city's connection to the slave trade, the Revolutionary and Civil War
  • Hear from passionate tour guide, Phil Biedron
  • Have complete control over when you start and finish
  • Experience unlimited use before and after your booking date

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine which is close to where the tour started.

Meeting point

79 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Charleston City Market

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.

2

United States Custom House

The tour passes by Charleston's United States Custom House.You'll hear about it while you walk.

3

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

The tour passes by High Cotton Charleston Restaurant. You'll hear about the restaurant's connection to the Notebook movie.

4

Pineapple Fountain

The tour passes by the Pineapple Fountain. You'll hear about the fountain and about why pineapples are so prominent in the South.

5

Old Slave Mart Museum

The tour passes by the Old Slave Mart Museum. You'll hear about the city's connection to slavery while you walk.

6

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

The tour passes by the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. You'll hear about the building while you walk.

7

Rainbow Row

You'll walk down Rainbow Row on this tour and hear how it got started.

8

The Battery

The tour passes by The Battery. You'll hear about it while you walk.

9

Heyward-Washington House

The tour passes by the Dubose Heyward House. You'll hear about Dubose Heyward and his connection to Charleston while you walk.

10

Dock Street Theatre

The tour passes by Dock Street Theatre. You'll hear a bit about its history and the history of the building while you walk.

11

St. Philip's Church

The tour passes by St. Philip's Church. You'll hear about the church while you walk.

12

The Powder Magazine

The tour ends outside the Powder Magazine. You'll hear about the historical building before the tour concludes.

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
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours

What our experts say

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    Start near the French Quarter for sights.
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    Visit the Powder Magazine after the tour.
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    Bring your own headphones for comfort.
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    Consider local eateries on Market St.
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    Plan for breaks to enjoy the scenery.

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