Discover Charleston's fascinating history through a private guided tour with Liz Butler. Dive deep into the stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems on this personalized, engaging experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on uneven pavement and cobblestones.
Wildlife
History
Charleston played a pivotal role in American colonial history and the Civil War, with architecture reflecting its diverse cultural influences.
Conservation
Local organizations focus on preserving Charleston’s historic buildings and waterfront ecosystems to maintain the city's heritage and environment.
Tour Charleston
Discover Charleston's fascinating history through a private guided tour with Liz Butler. Dive deep into the stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems on this personalized, engaging experience.
Tour Charleston is a guided walking tour provider based in Charleston, South Carolina. The company offers history and ghost tours led by local experts and published authors, delivering site-specific storytelling and interpretive walks focused on the city’s past.
Tour offerings include Lost Stories of Black Charleston, a 2-hour, 1.25-mile walking tour led by Professor Damon Fordham that departs from Buxton Books and examines hidden narratives in Charleston’s Black history. STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER is an intimate small-group tour led by tenth-generation Charlestonian and award-winning author Liz Legare Butler, highlighting cobblestone streets, window boxes, ironwork, and local stories. The Ghosts of Charleston Tour and The Ghosts of Charleston Tour-- GRAVEYARD ONLY! emphasize Charleston’s supernatural history and feature the Unitarian Church Graveyard; the graveyard-only experience lasts 60 minutes, while the full Ghosts of Charleston Tour runs approximately 90 minutes and draws on material from the best-selling book The Ghosts of Charleston.
Tour Charleston’s experiences combine historical context, guided interpretation, and site-centered narration by named guides and local historians. Group sizes vary by tour, with a small-group format specifically noted for the STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER experience. Visitors receive route, duration, and starting location information for each trip; the Lost Stories tour departs from Buxton Books. Several tours, especially the Ghosts of Charleston, note a legacy of media acclaim and reports of real-time hauntings, making them popular choices for visitors seeking historical depth or paranormal experiences in Charleston's downtown and historic district areas.
Tours Offered
4
Four distinct walking and ghost tours
Start Location
Buxton Books (Lost Stories)
Starting point for Lost Stories tour
Durations
60–120 min
Options from 60 to 120 minutes
Named Guides
Professor & Author
Local historians and authors lead tours
Book Lost Stories, STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER, or The Ghosts of Charleston tours — limited spots for small groups and cemetery-only experiences.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves several hours on foot through cobblestone streets and historic districts, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring sun protection
Charleston can get quite sunny, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat will keep you comfortable during outdoor portions of the tour.
Stay hydrated
Carry a water bottle, especially in warmer months, as the tour covers a lot of ground with limited indoor stops.
Book early for private tours
This popular private tour fills up quickly, so reserving your spot in advance ensures availability and personalized attention.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ensures comfort while walking on historic streets and cobblestone paths.
Sun hat
Protects from intense summer sun during outdoor portions of the tour.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the warmest parts of the year.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful against sudden spring showers common in Charleston’s climate.
spring