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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

4.2 (29)
Charleston, US
4.2 (29)
Charleston, US
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Experience the charm and history of the French Quarter in Charleston with the Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour. This innovative tour allows you to explore at your own pace, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. With the WalknTours app as your personal guide, you'll be immersed in the stories of the alleys, buildings, and landmarks that make up this picturesque city. Discover the fascinating history of Church Street, Charleston Green, the Old Slave Market, and more. The tour takes about 1 hour to walk, but feel free to pause and explore the shops, historical sites, and restaurants along the way. Perfect for solo travelers, especially solo travel rebels, this hands-free tour provides a convenient and captivating way to experience the French Quarter. Simply download the WalknTours app, register an account, and press start. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the historic heart of Charleston.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 50 minutes - 1 hours 10 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
  • 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
  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour
  • After the tour you will unlock a 'Virtual Walk' of the tour. Listen to the stories anytime.

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Introduction

Experience the charm of the Historical French Quarter of Charleston with the Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour. This innovative tour allows you to explore at your own pace, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. Forget about the hassle of following a tour guide, as WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through the enchanting streets of the French Quarter, uncovering its fascinating stories along the way. This tour is like having a personal tour guide on your phone, providing a convenient and captivating narration of Charleston's history.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the French Quarter. Over the course of 50 to 70 minutes, you'll stroll through the picturesque streets, discovering hidden gems such as the Charleston City Market, St. Philip's Church, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and more. The tour will take you through the alleys, historic buildings, and iconic landmarks, painting a vivid picture of the charm and significance of this vibrant neighborhood.

Who is this for?

This self-guided walking tour is perfect for solo travelers who crave the freedom to explore on their own schedule. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys discovering new places at your own pace, this tour is designed to captivate and engage you. It's ideal for solo travel rebels who love to forge their own path and experience destinations on their own terms.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour offers a unique and immersive way to experience the charm of Charleston's French Quarter. Unlike traditional guided tours, you have the freedom to go whenever you want and take your time at each stop. The WalknTours app serves as your trusty companion, providing fascinating stories and historical insights along the way. By the end of the tour, you'll have a deeper understanding of Charleston's history and its significance within American culture.

Good to know

When booking this tour, keep in mind that the total duration of the walk is approximately 50 to 70 minutes. However, you are free to pause and explore the shops, historical sites, or restaurants you'll come across during your journey. The tour starts at the front of the Charleston City Market, next to Meeting Street, and ends at the iconic Pineapple fountain in the park. So grab your phone, download the WalknTours app, and get ready to embark on an adventure through the stunning French Quarter of Charleston.

Reviews

Reviews of the Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour are overwhelmingly positive. Travelers praise the convenience and flexibility of the self-guided experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the sights that most interest them. Many reviewers commend the informative and engaging commentary provided by the WalknTours app, making the tour feel like a personal journey through Charleston's captivating stories. Overall, visitors rave about the unique and immersive experience this tour offers, making it a must-do for solo travelers seeking a deeper connection with the city's history and culture.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

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.

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.

Admission Not Included

St. Philip's Church

(Pass by)

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.

Dock Street Theater

(Pass by)

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

(Pass by)

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.

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.

Joe Riley 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.

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.

Reviews

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4.2 (29)

Devin_P

The app you need to install is very tied to your location, if you want to stand 20 feet away in the shade while listening, it won't let you. Most of the time. It's hit or miss. It's not very user friendly, and the tour gave about 30 seconds of information per stop. After battling with it for 15 minutes, we gave up and read plaques instead. Glad it was cheap.

beckybT8676UN

Great overview of the French quarter. Lots of information but not too much. Well paced. We liked being able to stop and go deeper or press the “dig deeper button” where things were of more interest.

Heather_S

This was the best little tour for our little family. Incredibly informative, flexible for longer stops and "deeper digs" into the historical sites. The only thing I would love to see added is Rainbow Row.

Amy Y

After I got past the “Howdy partner “talk, I was able to listen, and really enjoy the history of this tour. Charleston is a beautiful city, and the stories that were told during this tour were extremely interesting and historically based. Great little quick tour of Charleston’s historic & iconic places!

N7218VTdougs

This was a great solo tour- easy city to navigate and so much history. Sunny beautiful day so that helped. Incredible food along the way also.

Penny_D

Great self guided tour . It was a little confusing downloading but we got it . Couple spots where the horn or whistle would repeat so not sure if we missed anything .

Rebecca_L

My daughter and I came down to Charleston for my birthday. My daughter is 21 and I really didn’t think she was going to enjoy this tour very much but she said it was one of her favorite things that we did while we were here. For both of us, having the freedom to stop and go as we wanted and having the tour recorded where we could rewind it, and we each shared an AirPod made it very engaging for us. we also enjoyed being able to walk at a faster pace how much we were going to eat later that day lol we are planning on coming back and doing the tour again and a slower pace though and when some of the other places are open so we can go into them. we had a kayaking tour booked that we had to make it to so we had to stay on schedule, but this was just an amazing tour definitely in the top things that we did for my birthday that weekend! We did take heed from the other reviews and we made sure everything was downloaded before we left our hotel and everything was seamless. We had no problems at all and I definitely think the self guided tours are the way to go.

Michael_S

Highly recommend for a solo tour. We were really impressed with it. Quite informative. You can go at on pace. We had to stop cause my phone about died about half way thru it. Had to go back to car and charge it up and we went right back to where we stopped tour at and continued

Antonia_R

I was unable to access the website for reservation and get the guide. But the gentleman i spoke to refunded my ticket.

Shar_T

Loved the "alleys" & backways. I could go at my own speed. I wouldn't have known where to begin & this was a nice introduction to Charleston. Being new to using my phone & downloads it was so easy! Great time!
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