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Charleston Walking Tours

Stroll pastel streets, hidden alleys, and harbor views — start anywhere, walk at your own pace.

Only $12.99 — Unlimited use for 30 days!

Explore historic Charleston on foot with self-guided audio tours that fit your schedule. Wander past Rainbow Row’s pastel houses, feel the harbor breeze at Waterfront Park, and slip into cobblestone lanes framed by church steeples and ironwork balconies. Our Charleston routes help you uncover hidden alleys, burial grounds, and landmark homes in the Secrets of the Historic Core, or step into the city’s darker side with Ghostly Tales & Taverns — a fact-based ghost walk through haunted sites, old jails, and legendary pubs, all with stories you can start anywhere and enjoy at your own pace.

Select a walking tour to learn more about it.

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Charleston – Secrets of the Historic Core

Walk Rainbow Row, cobblestone lanes, and church-steeple skylines while you uncover the stories behind Charleston’s most beautiful streets.

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Charleston – Ghostly Tales and Taverns

Follow gaslit streets to haunted alleys, old jails, and storied taverns where fact-based ghost tales and dark history come to life.

Why choose SmartWalkTours?

  • Instant Access — Open your private link and start walking right away.
  • Smart & Interactive — GPS features, narration, and local tips built into the tour.
  • Local Secrets — Hidden gems and authentic stories from people who know the city.
  • Flexible — Start where you want, take your time, explore your way.

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Tour overview map
Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.
Tour stop details
Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and links for deeper dives.
Local weather
Our tours are outdoors. Always know the local weather. Arrive prepared and comfortable.
Nearby tours
Discover more tours nearby, walkable options that invite you to explore.
Attractions directory
Four map styles available. Zoom in or out. Toggle on/off the suggested path. Track your GPS position in real time.
Nearby tours
Helpful information is built in, with links for even more detail.
Narration and tips
In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.
Q&A mode
Direct links to local attractions. Hours of operation, tickets, and information at your fingertips.

How it works

  1. Buy. Choose a walking tour that interests you. Pay securely online.
  2. Access. Open your private link instantly — no downloads, no accounts, no storage.
  3. Explore. Use as much as you like for 30 days. Start anywhere, walk at your own pace.