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Charleston, South Carolina's premier walking tours

About JWalk Tours

Meet our founder and lead tour guide.

Jonathan Green, founder and lead guide of JWalk Tours

Jonathan Green

Founder, walking guide and history buff

Hi, I’m Jonathan and I’m pleased to make your acquaintance and would further enjoy the opportunity to meet you in person and show you around this amazing place I call home, Charleston, South Carolina. I am licensed by the city to give our visitors tours and tell you all about Charleston’s unique history and appeal. I like to keep tours fun, informative and tailored for my guests. Let’s take a walk, get to know each other while we explore.

What we do

JWalk Tours runs three guided walking tours of historic Charleston. The Chicora Walk covers the sweep of the city’s history from its founding in 1670 onwards, and was selected by TripAdvisor users for a 2021 Traveler’s Choice award – Best of the Best. Badass Broads tells the story of the women who shaped Charleston and who are usually left out of it. The Junior JWalkers Tour is a scavenger hunt built for children aged 5–11, where the kids lead and the parents join in.

We also run private and group tours. For group sales, private tours and corporate events, call 843-608-1911 or send a message.

How we tell it

Charleston’s history is not a comfortable story throughout, and we do not present it as one. Forty per cent of all enslaved people brought to this country came in through the port of Charleston, and that is part of every tour we run, told directly. The same walk takes in the Revolution, the Civil War, fires, an earthquake, hurricanes, pirates and presidents — because they all happened on the same streets.

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  • Great tour, awesome guy!

    This tour is a must do when in Charleston! He was the best tour guide and had the kids attention the whole time. We had such a great time and I loved that the kids could truly enjoy the tour too! So glad we found JWalk tours

    Ruth H TripAdvisor

  • Worth the time and money!

    The Badass Broads tour is one of the most interesting tours we’ve taken in our many years of going to Charleston! Jonathan is an excellent and enthusiastic guide with in-depth knowledge of the Badass Broads of Charleston. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth the money!

    Sherree E TripAdvisor

  • Amazing Women, Amazing Tour

    this was an amazing tour. Jonathon is a great story teller and was very knowledgable about the ladies, the city. on a side note the mango smoothie at the Bitts & Beau meeting place was very yummy

    FarAway59759349765 TripAdvisor

  • A Rare Gem of a Family-Friendly Experience in Charleston

    We took the Junior Nighttime Passport Experience with one of our grandkids, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Charleston. Instead of just listening to history, the kids become part of the adventure by collecting passport stamps, solving clues, and exploring the city after dark. It kept our grandson completely engaged from start to finish—and honestly, the adults had just as much fun! The guide was energetic, knowledgeable, and fantastic with kids, weaving Charleston’s history into an interactive experience that never felt like a classroom lesson. We all learned something new while laughing and making memories together. If you’re traveling with children or grandchildren, I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s creative, educational, and genuinely entertaining—a rare combination. Our grandson is already asking when we can come back and do it again. Five stars without hesitation!

    groovopolis TripAdvisor

  • Great for the whole family!!!

    This was a great activity for the whole family. While it is a kid focused experience, the adults got so much out of the tour too! I highly recommend for Girl Scouts!

    sara L TripAdvisor

  • The best tour of Charleston history!!

    Three of us took the Badass Broads of Charleston tour, a couple of us live near Charleston and have taken several different tours of the city over the years, this was by far the BEST Tour! Jonathon was SO knowledgeable an a great tour guide. This is a must do when everyone visiting Charleston! The best tour ever!!

    LoveTravel621552 TripAdvisor

  • Incredible Family Experience!

    We had the absolute best time on the Junior Nighttime Passport Experience! JWalk Tours has truly mastered the art of keeping kids engaged while making sure the adults have just as much fun. The "passport" concept is brilliant and kept everyone excited from start to finish. It is worth every single penny—an absolute must-do if you are visiting Charleston with family! 5/5 stars all the way!

    Haley S TripAdvisor

  • A MUST DO Family Experience in Charleston

    Our family absolutely loved Charleston's Junior JWalker Experience with JWalk Tours! It was the perfect blend of history, fun, and hands-on learning that kept the kids engaged from beginning to end. One of the highlights was that each child received their own Junior JWalker passport at the start of the tour. At every stop, after learning about Charleston's history through interactive stories and fun questions, parents got to place a sticker in their child's passport. It was such a simple but brilliant way to keep the kids excited and involved—they couldn't wait to earn their next sticker! Our guide made history come alive with activities and questions that encouraged the children to participate instead of just listening. By the end of the tour, our kids were proudly showing off their completed passports and talking about all the fascinating things they had learned. This experience was educational, interactive, and thoughtfully designed for families. If you're visiting Charleston with children, the Junior JWalker Experience is a MUST DO. JWalk Tours has created a memorable adventure that makes learning about Charleston's history genuinely fun for kids and parents alike!

    karenmgr TripAdvisor

  • Exceptional!

    Jon is very knowledgeable about the history of charleston.

    ken g TripAdvisor

  • Amazing family fun!

    Absolutely loved this tour. The story telling is top notch. Kept my son engaged and interested. This tour was so needed in Charleston, there isn’t much to do with little kids after dinner and this was the perfect way to end our day! We love JWalk Tours

    amandaeP8069XM TripAdvisor

  • If you only take one walking tour, make sure this is it!

    We take tours via Viator and Trip Advisor throughout the world. We’ve had wonderful experiences but THIS walking tour was EXCEPTIONAL! Jonathan knows how to weave a story and include a great deal of information into one story at each point. You will not regret taking this tour and learning the history of various Bad Ass women of Charleston and the importance of these women in history! Our niece booked the tour for the family and it was perfect!

    730teril TripAdvisor

  • Highly Recommend!!! Do it do it!

    Such a wonderful experience!! We learned so much in only 2 hours and he kept it very entertaining! A big highlight to our trip- we will definitely recommend this to anyone who visits!

    Laurel F TripAdvisor

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