Charleston was America’s wealthiest colony and its residents bragged about their wealth in many ways, even through their homes and public buildings.
Charleston Architecture Tour highlights Charleston’s history written in wood and brick.
Wealthy Charlestonians traveled the world and brought back with them a desire to emulate the opulence they found abroad, the result is a city that boasts every style of architecture from Georgian to Art Deco.
Join Charleston Tours by Foot on this unique and exciting walking tour and learn about Charleston, its people, its history and its triumphs on our Charleston Architecture Tour.
Every street, corner and alley in downtown Charleston will please your eye.
Every era of architecture that has influenced the United States of America has influenced this great city.
Sights and styles covered on this tour:
- Market Hall ( c.1841)
- Rivera Theater (c.1939)
- Unitarian Church (c.1776)
- Gibbes Museum (c.1905)
- Circular Congregational Church (c 1890)
- Thomas Elfe House (c. 1760)
- Nathaniel Russell House (c.1808)
- & more..
For a more general tour that incorporates aspects of architecture, be sure to visit our Historic Charleston Walking Tour page.
Tour Information
Reservations: this tour is offered as a private tour only.
Charleston city regulations allow only 20 participants (including children) per tour guide. This is a hard cap. Reservations are required and must be accurate number of persons, regardless of age.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1.5 miles (2k)
Where: Tour meets at the SE corner of Church Street and Linguard Street, next to Tommy Condon's Restaurant. MAP Look for your guide in orange!
Tour ends at the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets (map).