How did you like that stroll through historic downtown Charleston?
Earlier this month, I took my nieces on a mini spring break trip to Charleston, SC. With only 3 days in downtown Charleston, I scheduled some tours to help us see as much of the city as possible during our short visit. On the first morning we embarked on a 2-hour stroll through historic, Charleston with Charleston Strolls.
Charleston Strolls walking tours began in 1979 offering the first daily walking tour of Charleston’s historic district. They really know their stuff. In fact, our amazing and knowledgeable tour guide has been certified to give tours in Charleston for 27 years.
The tour conveniently begins in the lobby of The Mills House hotel, where we happened to be staying. Our guide took us through the streets of downtown Charleston, down to the famed Charleston Battery and back. We went through both business and residential areas. I felt a bit like a voyeur snapping so many pics of the beautiful homes, but I just couldn’t help myself.
Our 2 hour walking tour provided plenty of photo opportunities, along with a wealth of Charleston history. If you are worried about walking for 2 hours, it might help you to know that there were plenty of stops along the way.
Early April turned out to be the perfect time to visit Charleston. The breeze off the bay was so pleasant, and spring flowers were blooming in every nook and cranny of the city.
Whether you frequent Charleston often or it’s your first time visiting the city, I highly recommend going on one of the Charleston Strolls daily walking tours. I have a feeling I’ll be doing this same tour again on my next visit.
Disclosure: Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau provided me with a VIP City Pass which included admission to this tour.
christina says
April 18, 2015 at 9:21 PMGorgeous photos! I have always wanted to go there, now more so!
syed says
April 19, 2015 at 8:03 AMvery nice photos
Lesley says
April 19, 2015 at 12:02 PMWhat an awesome place to visit. I love how “historic” everything looks, it’s very charming.
Ora Lee Gurr says
April 19, 2015 at 12:05 PMThanks to the city of Charleston for giving you a pass to stroll through the area and take these great pics to share with us. I really feel like I just toured the scenic area except my feet don’t hurt. What a great opportunity for you and your nieces.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
April 19, 2015 at 12:54 PMBeautiful pictures! Looks like a great place to be.
mburbage says
April 19, 2015 at 1:08 PMWow what a great place to just walk around and take it all in! Always wanted to go there
becka says
April 19, 2015 at 2:45 PMI’ve been to Charleston SC a few times. It’s a very nice place to visit! These are some awesome pictures.
Pam says
April 19, 2015 at 7:10 PMWhat beautiful photos! This looks like a great place to visit and take a walking tour.
Lady Lilith says
April 19, 2015 at 7:41 PMAmazing. Looks like Charleston is really rich with history.
Jeanine says
April 19, 2015 at 9:01 PMThis would be a fabulous place to visit! It looks gorgeous! Great photos, very beautiful!
celebbabylaundry says
April 19, 2015 at 10:37 PMDowntown Charleston looks beautiful, it must be really nice to stroll down it on a nice sunny day!
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April 19, 2015 at 11:39 PMWhat a beautiful city. It is fun to see historic sites.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
April 20, 2015 at 8:18 AMWhat lovely photo’s. Looks like an amazing place to visit!
Anne, Mommy Has to Work says
April 20, 2015 at 10:02 AMThank you fur the stroll! It’s so pretty there. I’d love to see it for myself
Chrissy Mazzocchi says
April 20, 2015 at 12:29 PMWow! It is so beautiful there, I love the old historic houses and buildings.
Rosey says
April 20, 2015 at 1:15 PMI have only driven through but never stopped. What a gorgeous place to be though, that’s immediately clear from your pictures!
ourfamilyworld says
April 20, 2015 at 2:02 PMWhat a gorgeous place to visit. I like the mix of history and water. Stunning
Anne | HealthySouthernMama.com says
April 20, 2015 at 3:23 PMI love historic downtown Charleston!! My husband worked at The Mills House Hotel while in Culinary School … it’s a really nice hotel!
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
April 20, 2015 at 9:38 PMThose walking tours are amazing! And Charleston is such a pretty and historic city! I’ve always wanted to visit there!
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
April 21, 2015 at 12:19 AMThat looks like a beautiful place to see! I’d love to visit someday!
Jenelle says
April 27, 2015 at 8:22 PMGorgeous!! I hope to visit one day soon. Planning a road trip from GA to Raleigh next month. My home is in CA. We’ll be visiting family.
Sang Hyun Lee says
July 23, 2015 at 9:12 PMGreat photos! I took my father to Charleston last September and we both loved it. Had the best southern food in my life while staying there.
Crystal Green says
September 16, 2015 at 9:00 PMI live an hour from Charleston, and have yet to take this stroll. I’m going to have to add it to my list of things to do with my kids during our Friday Field Trips. These are some gorgeous pictures. Thank you for sharing your experience with us through your photos.
If you ever come back in this area, I’d love the chance to meet you.
Angela says
September 16, 2015 at 9:03 PMHi Crystal! Thank you for your nice words. I’m sure to be visiting Charleston again, hopefully in early spring. It would be great to meet up. If you have a chance to do this walking tour, I highly recommend it.
Cynthia R says
January 23, 2017 at 11:23 AMWe thought we were going to visit Charleston last late spring but ended up taking a different trip instead, we definitely still intend to go!
heather says
February 21, 2017 at 4:57 PMI love these pictures thanks for sharing I have always wanted to visit here.
Heidi Bee says
March 4, 2017 at 10:00 AMI have never been and it looks so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
Sara Zielinski says
May 23, 2017 at 1:42 PMDowntown Charleston sounds like an awesome place for a walk.
Janet W. says
May 24, 2017 at 7:51 AMWhat a beautiful city to visit and take a relaxing stroll! I’d love to see this city in person!