
Lowcountry History Strolls
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September 2026
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5.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Lowcountry History Strolls worth booking?
Lowcountry History Strolls is a 1.5-hour experience in Charleston, United States, from $120 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $120 per person
This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and food that make Charleston unique. The #1 hospitable city in America wil
What you get
About this experience
This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and food that make Charleston unique. The #1 hospitable city in America will come alive as we experience our shared Southern history together!
What's included
Included
- Please bring umbrellas for inclement showers if needed.
What you'll see and do
Charleston
We begin at the Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St.This home and the one across the street are deeply imbedded in the founding of our country. Then work our way around to Tradd St. - stopping at the Sword Gates and the home of Col. John Stewart while discussing English history, the founding of the colony, architecture, epidemics, disasters, two wars and more. Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, where we discuss Pres. Washington’s visit and Charleston “firsts”. Ending on Bay St to see the city planned by the Lord’s Proprietors, discussing why it was built and why it came down. On to the High Battery to discuss the start of two wars in our harbor, the last Royal Govenor and the beginning and end of the Civil War. As we make our way back, we discuss slavery, hospitality, friendly societies and colonial Charleston once more. Rounding out our tour, we conclude with our food culture as we send you off to eat in the city with options for dining experiences in town!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Charleston
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Karen McDaniel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Lowcountry History Strolls. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour and saw many parts of this great city of Charleston. Will come agin and take a tour with Karen. Enjoyed it.
Karen made history come alive. We enjoyed the tour and her visuals. I would use her again when we come back to this great city.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
We took our family on the South of Broad Street Tour over Thanksgiving weekend. Karen was the best history tour guide. Her knowledge of Charleston is endless, she is lively, she is humorous, a really held everyone’s attention.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour Guide Every Which Way
Karen was our tour leader on the Charleston walking tour. She was great - super prepared and knowledgeable and fun. She had charts and graphs that were easy to understand and illustrated the social and economic background behind physical things, she knew the names of the trees and plants as well as the history behind houses and buildings and she walked and talked at just the right pace. We had a very interesting discussion on the Jim Crow era in Charleston. And her restaurant recommendations were spot on. The tour was a highlight of our visit to Charleston.
via Tripadvisor
Great introduction to historic Charleston
Following the failure of another operator, we’re incredibly fortunate to find Karen and enjoy a fascinating tour of historical Charleston. She provides both strolling and driving tours- we took the driving tour. Her passion and in-depth knowledge of the history, architecture and back stories of Charleston’s events, personalities and their place in history was both enjoyable and educational. We only had a short time here, but feel we got wonderful introduction to one of America’s great cities. Thank you Karen!
via Tripadvisor
Walking through history with passion
The low country history strolls tour was my HIGHLIGHT of visiting Charleston SC!!! Karen is a magnificent tour guide and is well versed in the history of Charleston. I could feel her passion and love of the area the entirety of the tour. THIS TOUR IS A MUST TO ANY WANDERER.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Lowcountry History Strolls: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charleston.
How much does Lowcountry History Strolls cost?
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Prices start at $120 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Charleston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Lowcountry History Strolls take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Charleston is not rushed.
Is Lowcountry History Strolls worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Charleston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Lowcountry History Strolls?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Lowcountry History Strolls suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lowcountry History Strolls?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Charleston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Charleston and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lowcountry History Strolls start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Charleston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Charleston?
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Charleston's best experiences are small: house museum tours with an architectural historian, Gullah heritage walks, harbour sails at sunset and Lowcountry food crawls through the market district. Plantation day trips vary enormously in how honestly they handle the history, and our ranking factors that in directly. On Outty we rank every Charleston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel, Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
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March to May and September to November, the two mild shoulder windows. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Charleston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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