Walking tours in Charleston
A walking tour gives you Charleston at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are January to April and October–November, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top walking tours in Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking TourFrom $30View 
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking TourFrom $26View 
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking TourFrom $39View 
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking TourFrom $40View 
Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking TourFrom $41View 
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and MoreFrom $41View
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How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Charleston month by month
Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 64 (18) | 70 (21) | 77 (25) | 84 (29) | 89 (31) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 85 (30) | 78 (26) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) |
| Low °F (°C) | 39 (4) | 42 (5) | 47 (9) | 55 (13) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 74 (23) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 58 (14) | 47 (8) | 42 (5) |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:36 pm | 6:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 7:49 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 6:47 pm | 5:19 pm | 5:15 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Charleston?
January to April and October–November. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
Where can I book walking tours in Charleston?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
More things to do in Charleston
Boat toursBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Sunset cruisesBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Cooking classesAll year
Food toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Day tripsBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Bike toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Kayak toursBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Helicopter toursBest Jan–May, Oct–Nov
Zipline toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Segway toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Private toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Hot air balloon ridesBest Jan–May, Oct–Nov
