I booked a historical tour of Charleston online. I received an email reminder twice. Meeting…read moreplace and time. And the name and cell# of the tour guide. We met in front of Tommy Condon Irish Pub. There's a convenient parking garage across the street. Our reservation was Sunday at 9:30am. Free street parking on Sunday as long as you don't park in the one hour residential designated streets. Scott was our local tour guide for the historical tour of Charleston. He was on time. Before the tour started he informed everyone of the bathroom situation. On our two hours tour he made sure our group didn't block the narrow sidewalks. The historical tour included stops in front of - * St Philips church * Dock Theater * the Old Slave Mart * the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon * the harbor * the old city wall * Rainbow Row * Nathaniel Russell house The tour was a great way for us to familiarize ourselves with the historical district. Then on our own we picked and chose where we wanted to spend more time. Scott offered places to dine suggestions. We actually went to one he suggested on Sullivan Island. He's passionate and offers a thorough tour within the two hours timeframe.

Great guide. The tour was very interesting and informative. It covered numerous squaresread more

Our guide Finn was a wealth of information and passionate in his presentation of history from the…read more1600s to today. He made the tour very interactive and worthwhile to everyone in the group, which was only 9, so a great size. Highly recommend and would use Finn and Charleston Sole again!

Booked a 2 hour tour win Fin. He's an excellent tour guide who clearly loves his city and is a…read moregreat communicator with many great stories through 400 years of Charleston history. The booking experience was also great. Much better price than booking through Royal Caribbean with likely a better experience. Directions on where to meet were clear in the email and we had a great time.

Was great tour, Mary Ellen was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, and very helpful. It rained on…read moreus in the middle of the tour and she took great care to time our inside cover during the rain. She even offered to make different arrangements or accommodations because of the rain. She did what most business people Would do in treating their guest properly. That's the difference when you use a small company owned or a large business orientated mind that hires other people To tour you. The price was very fair and reasonable compared to the other companies. I highly recommend.

Someone I work with highly recommended this tour and it was a fantastic experience. Mary Helen made…read moreevery minute entertaining and educational. She adeptly wove her own personal stories and those of the others in the group into a well-constructed narrative. The city really came to life in a unique and charming way and was a highlight of my visit. Great tour for anyone looking for an authentic perspective from a city native.

Genuinely Horrible. Not to discourage our tour guide, but…read morewe did the Hidden Gems walking tour. Our tour guide, Marc, obviously just liked to hear himself talk. It was boring, way too long, and not a single "joke" was funny. It lasted about a half an hour longer than it should have. Two hours was an hour and a half too long already. If you like sweating, getting bit by bugs (due to the alley ways) and dying of heat stroke all while it feels like you're back in high school with your least favorite teacher giving a lecture, being told "stand here" "take a picture now" "no move over there" then this is the place for you! Complete waste of money. We're all disappointed. I hate leaving bad reviews, truly I hate bashing someone's passion or career, but I just wanted to warn you all.

I'm writing this review way after the fact, so I don't remember a lot of details. But what I can…read moresay is that I enjoyed the tour so much I did it twice - once in 2021 and a second time in 2023. I've taken "ghost tours" in San Diego; Washington, DC; New Orleans; Seattle; San Francisco; and Tucson, and Mike Brown's Charleston tour is among the best. Commit with confidence!!

Janine was very personable, informative, and a great story teller…read more This was our first time in Charleston and she provided an amazing overview of the city and its legends. Would highly recommend to others.

Always wanted to do one of these tours. Mo was great, lots of interesting history and information…read moregiven. Beautiful night to be walking through a cemetery.Learned a lot about Charleston history and ghosts in general, although sadly I didn't see/ feel any spirits. Highly recommend Mo for this and I am sure the other tours offered.

Excellent tour! Martha is an anthropologist and is very friendly and interesting to talk to. She…read morewas open to questions and we greatly enjoyed our tour. I actually grew up in Charleston and have taken various other tours over the years but Martha told me many interesting things that I had never heard. I feel like I understand the city I grew up in and really our country's history a bit better too after just a two hour tour. Martha gives good perspective and connects things together in a way that gives you a much better understanding. Instead of just telling you what something is, she explains why it's that way. Like why is there stucco over brick here, both environmentally and culturally? I'm very glad I chose this tour and would definitely recommend her to anyone.

This 2 hour walking tour will give you a true understanding of the history of Charleston. Martha…read moredoes an amazing job pointing out all the highlights, facts, and history of the city. She can trace her roots back to the 1600's, so she is a true expert of Charleston. My wife and I are avid walkers and enjoyed the 1.5 mile walk through the city. Even if you aren't in good shape, this walking tour is fairly easy. Just wear comfortable walking shoes. We highly recommend Martha and Charleston Perspective Walking Tour!!

Very knowledgeable, very professional, Al knows his stuff! Dates, times, places, people etc…read more We were the only ones on the early tour today and he even went a bit long on time. He changes his tour up by the season as well. 10/10 would recommend. Will book again.

They didn't show up. We were there 20 minutes early, stayed 20 minutes late, called them. No…read morereplies.

Had a terrific experience with our guide, Bill. He was fun, knowledgeable, and professional. I…read morelearned a thing or two and had a great time doing it. Perfect for folks visiting Charleston or for residents (like me) showing friends around town.

Bill was our tour guide, and we lucked out because we were the only ones for the particular time…read more To say that this tour, especially with Bill, was fantastic is an understatement! A wealth of knowledge while still being friendly and accommodating to what places we'd be most interested in. So glad we booked this tour on our first full day in Charleston; now we'll enjoy the rest of the week with a solid understanding of the place/region. An easy but strong recommendation if you're visiting this city: Book this tour! Edited to add: My husband called Bill "a young Hemingway"

Is it a sign that I've hit peak middle age when attending a guided walking tour is the highlight of…read morea vacation? Was the rest of our trip so underwhelming that our excursion with Lowcountry Walking Tours exceeded all other expectations? Perhaps we just lucked out with the optimal factors to catapult our urban trek to a noteworthy high. I can't point my finger at any particular indicator that the rest of our Charleston trip was subpar, so I'm concluding that our tour was truly outstanding. First off, the late-January weather was flawless; it was perfect for spending a few sun-drenched mid-morning hours strolling around Charleston's French Quarter. Second, Captain Jim kept us entertained with enchanting history lessons, snappy quips, and fascinating details we would have undoubtedly overlooked as unwitting tourists. Finally, we'd opted for the Hidden Alleyways and Passages tour and it did exactly what it says on the tin. We wandered down tucked-away paths that I never would have thought were accessible to the public (let alone take me anywhere desirable). If you're visiting Charleston and looking for an affordable way to learn about the city and obtain a deeper appreciation for its rich history, I unhesitatingly recommend Lowcountry Walking Tours.

Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! The tour was interesting and informative! Highly recommend!read more

I cannot begin to tell how much we enjoyed this experience! Chef Forrest is beyond passionate about…read morenot only his beloved low country cuisine, but sharing the story of how it developed into what it is today. His tour is a delightful experience that takes you back in time to really understand why this cuisine is so important to our country's heritage. The walking tour is very pleasant and truly interesting, and the lunch that follows is absolutely amazing. The menu changes with the season and is always made with nothing but local ingredients. This time we started with a delicious Butternut Squash soup followed by Shrimp and Grits. Now, this one of my favorite dishes and I've never tasted better. We finished with bread pudding made from Krispy Kreme doughnuts?? Shut the front door! My wife and I would do this again and again. This a must do, and we highly recommend you put it on your list!

Wow-wow-wow! Worth. Every. Penny. Great history mixed in…read morewith wine & food. Had so much fun with the small group experience. Walked for about an hour through historical places and ended up at the Azur restaurant. Chef says he changes the menu weekly, but we had gazpacho THAT WAS AMAZING, the best shrimp & grits of my life and ended with a local Huguenot torte. Tip: Pack a bottle of water for the walk - or you can purchase a drink near the beginning of the walking tour at a coffee shop. We take food tours everywhere we travel and this one was the best, hands down!