The Living Museum: Explore Charleston's Architectural History!

What you'll do:

Explore the living museum that is Charleston’s marvelously preserved historic district on a walking tour that navigates the evolution of the city’s famed architecture. We’ll examine how Charleston became a powerful and affluent colonial city, its roles in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, how stylistic and practical influences from other cultures were adapted into local architecture, and how the ebbs and flows of wealth are recorded in its built environment, visible to those who know how to look.

Why we love it for your party:

• Walk around the beautiful historic district of Charleston with an experienced, certified guide with a passion for the city's distinctive architecture
• Learn about the social, economic, technological, and cultural changes throughout Charleston's history and discuss how these have impacted the city's unique architecture
• Stroll down Tradd Street, which boasts some of the best-preserved colonial and antebellum architecture in the United States.
• Gain a new insight into how and why the spaces we live and work in are designed, built, and preserved.

About this experience partner:

Created for curious travelers and locals alike, Walk & Talk Charleston is a group of certified tour guides deeply rooted in their love of history and passionate about sharing their unique perspectives and specialized interests.

Additional information:

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour covers approximately two miles around the peninsula and note that few public restrooms are available on route.