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Charleston Sole Walking Tours

122 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
843-364-8272
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Ranked #20 of 136 activities in Charleston
Type: Tours
Owner description: Explore the Holy City’s history, lore and legends with me, Charleston-native Brian Simms. I will guide you on a memorable two-hour walking tour that... more » Owner description: Explore the Holy City’s history, lore and legends with me, Charleston-native Brian Simms. I will guide you on a memorable two-hour walking tour that includes an introduction to some of our most celebrated landmarks and hidden treasures that make this such a special place to visit. We will start at the Old Exchange Building (Charleston's Independence Hall) then stroll through the streets of Charleston. Just a few of the sites covered are St. Michael’s Church: the oldest church edifice in Charleston, Four Corners of Law: referenced in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not”, Rainbow Row: multi-colored residences today, was once the center of the waterfront economy, Antebellum Mansions: see the grandeur and beauty of these pre-Civil War homes, Historic Waterfront Battery: named for the entrenchments and bastions once protecting the holy city, Revolutionary and Civil Wars: overall history and sites that defined these battles for independence and state rights. There is a rich history and culture I would like to share and look forward to showing you the sights of our beautiful city, creating an experience you will remember for years to come! « less
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Matthews, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

My husband and I visited Charleston for our 15th anniversary and wanted to learn about the city. This tour was incredible and more than we expected. Brian was very passionate and knowledgeable about his native city. He had a great sense of humor and kept the tour interesting. Even though the info online indicated the tour would be 2 hours... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This is a good tour if you would like to learn about the history and culture of Charleston. Brian was a great guide and was extremely knowledgable. It was a 2 hour plus tour so wear comfortable shoes because you will be doing a lot of walking! It was a great way to see the city on foot and Charleston... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Tour operator Brian brought his unique insights & perspective as a native of Charleston to this 2 + hr. walking tour of this beautiful & historic city. Brian was well informed, & up to date. The tour went beyond its' scheduled time, & was well worth doing. dstrash

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Thank you Brian for making our first introduction to Charleston a wonderful, enjoyable and learning experience. Brian knows Charleston, and tailors his tours based on who is in the tour group. Brian didn't rush us through just to get on to the next tour, as you sometimes see with tour operators. He took time to get to know us, and... More

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Morrisville, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Supposed to be a two hour but we went past so you definitely get your monies worth. Brian is very knowledgeable and interesting. Very friendly. Easy walking pace. Gives good ideas for meals and other places to visit. Historical info plus relevent bits on current events. Would not hesitate to do it again.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This walking tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Charleston in April, 2013. Brian was a terrific tour guide and we learned alot about the city. One thing about Brian is that he seems to be constantly learning and is able to pass that enthusiasm to people on his tour. While the tour was scheduled to last... More

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KERNERSVILLE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This was our first waking tour of Charleston in April 2013 after numerous trips there over the years. We chose Brian because of other reviews we had read and are very pleased we chose him. He was very pleasant to talk and walk with and was very knowledgeable. We would recommend taking Brian's tour of Charleston.

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Greenville, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Have taken a Charleston Sole walking tour twice now - November 2011 and April 2013 - and we will definitely go with them again. Each time was outstanding in its own right. Brian, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about this great historic city. The tour is advertised as 2 hours but each time it lasted close to 3... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This was our first guided tour of any city and we learned more history than we expected. Our two hour tour flew by in a flash. Brian is very knowledgeable and shows great passion for the city of Charleston. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn a lot about Charleston's history as well as architecture.

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Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Brian is so knowledgeable ,obviously loves what he is doing, and it shows. We were attracted to his tour because he will tailor it to your interests. I am interested in gardens and architecture but my husband prefers history. The tour group was small and Brian was amazing! He fielded all kinds of questions with interesting facts and information. He... More

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