Charleston Walking Tours : All Reviews

  Jonathan is super knowledgeable and a great story teller - we learnt a ton on the history of Charleston and it felt very personalized - a great way to get... read more orientated in Charleston and learn as you go in the company of a great guide and raconteur! Thoroughly recommended - Thanks Jonathan

  I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Charleston. Tour guide John was knowledgeable, informative & fun!

  I highly recommend JWalk Tours! Our tour exceeded all expectations. Will was an encyclopedia of knowledge and a gracious guide through the history of old Charleston.

  This was an amazing tour! Jonathan is very knowledgeable and entertaining!!! The 2 hours flew by. I would highly recommend JWalk tours!

  An excellent tour! Provides a different take on some history of Charleston. Jon is a fantastic guide. Intelligent, sensitive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would hire him again for any... read more future tours!

  We had such a great tour with Sara G. She was fantastic! Her passion for the city was evident in the stories she told along the tour. She was able... read more to answer so many questions. We did the tour with our small children and Sara was so patient and sweet with them. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a tour.

  Jonathan’s tour was the most informative tour we have taken anywhere. If you want to know about Charleston you just go on JWalk Tours!

  Just finished a 2+ hour walking tour with Jonathan Green, he is absolutely great! He truly knows the history of the city and it’s early and current residents. His... read more pace is perfect, both for walking and telling the story. It’s well worth the money and time spent.

  Absolutely amazing walking tour. Jonathan is vibrant, outgoing, down to earth and a great storyteller. He made the city and it’s history come alive. You will not be disappointed!!!

  My family and I had such a great day exploring Charleston with our tour guide, John! He was so knowledgeable, friendly and full of energy! We did not want our... read more tour to end! We learned so much. Then after our tour, we kept finding little treasures around the city that reminded us about what we learned on the tour. It was like seeing the city with fresh eyes! We all said this tour was the highlight of our trip! …

  My friend and I traveled to Charleston from Philadelphia to do some sightseeing, and this tour did NOT disappoint! From history to herstory, we really enjoyed our knowledgeable Charleston College... read more graduate, Will. He was such a sweet host to us! Will clearly has a passion for history and Charleston, which delighted us. We highly recommend that folks check out this tour because it’s such a cool perspective on the city, full of so much original information. We’ll definitely be back!

  Highly recommend. Great way to see some of the history of Charleston, warts and all. Will increase your appreciation of Charleston’s role in American

  Jonathan’s passion for history radiates and brings life to his tours. He will take you on a walk through history that will inspire you and create a sense of emotion... read more in regard to his fantastic stories. It was incredibly informative and delved into all aspects...More

  This was the best tour I’ve taken. John is so personable and engaging. The walk was a perfect blend of history and entertainment. He loves what he does and it’s... read more evident. It was not just a walk with a memorized script, it was passionate tour with detailed stories- it will draw you in!! There’s not a better tour available.

  PLEASE DON’T MISS THE J TOUR “BAD ASS BROADS TOUR” while you are in Charleston. It is AMAZING!!! Jonathan brings an unparalleled passion, incredible historical knowledge, extraordinary... read more storytelling and a profound respect to the people and places of a city he adores. Extremely engaging and absolutely unforgettable experience!!! SO GRATEFUL!!! (Chicago Bad Ass Broads- Gretchen and Susan) …

  An excellent tour!

Provides a different take on some history of Charleston. Jon is a fantastic guide. Intelligent, sensitive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would hire him again for any... read more future tours!

  No matter how you look at our history here in the united states, we've always had many events that have been apart of history but would never get the recognition... read more that it needed. With Badass tours of charleston it takes into account the history of some of our greatest females it puts them into the lime light. I had a wonderful time getting to learn the history and also make a friend on the tour. John did an excellent job with guiding us through east bay letting us know abou tthe history these streets had. I would recamend this tour to anyone. Whether you have a family or just want to get to know your city better, this is the place to go.

  We loved taking the Badass Broads tour. Jonathan Green did a fabulous job of keeping our interest at every turn and showcasing his knowledge and appreciation of all the strong... read more women who influenced history. He was attentive, informative, and engaging and we highly recommend him. We also sincerely appreciated the care and sincerity he put into sharing the stories of slavery and struggle the city has gone through with the utmost respect for the people involved.

  This was a kicka** tour! Jonathan was super knowledgeable and a fantastic speaker. As a local, I know a good bit of Charleston history to this tour added so much... read more more depth to how crazy our city’s history is and a definitely learned a few things. I’ve also been on a good bit of local tours THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE HANDS DOWN. 20/10 HIGHLY recommend, an awesome way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

  I took my family on this tour and we all had a fantastic time. Jonathan is very knowledgeable about Charleston. Will definitely be taking the other tours that he offers!

  Jonathan's tour was fascinating. As someone with only a broad scope of American history, particularly Southen history, I was intrigued, moved and amused by the wonderful storytelling. Walking through the... read more gorgeous streets of Charleston, and learning about the stories within the walls was a lovely...More

  2-hours breezed by Jonathan was a fantastic tour guide that we appreciated his insight, knowledge, kindness and amazing tour.. I highly recommend this walking tour to see the history and... read more beauty of historic Charleston. So many questions

  We had Jonathan give us the Chicora tour and had a blast! Beautiful Charleston weather and inspirational stories told with passion. I learned a lot and am looking forward to... read more exploring their bad ass broads tour

  I took the Chicora Walk Tour- it was great. So much good information, including honest history of heavier subjects and uplifting stories about the people and the city. Time well... read more spent.

  I have been a tour guide for 4 years and this one of the best tours and experiences I’ve had in Charleston. John not only provides amazing and interesting “herstory”... read more but it is delivered such a funny and engaging way that you feel you’re listening to an old friend. My friends were even saying afterwards “I never knew so much happened in 1803!”

This should be the first thing everyone does in Charleston!

  Fantastic tour! Will was our guide and very knowledgeable about the area including answers to our random questions. We did other tours while in Charleston and this was the best... read more by a large margin.

  I booked the tour for myself and a friend visiting from NJ. I had taken two previous tours with other companies in the past six years I have lived in... read more SC and neither of them were as informative or as fun as our tour today! Jonathan’s knowledge of the history, the backstories, and his emotional connection to his subject is amazing. He LOVES what he does and it shows. I would highly recommend his tours to ANYONE and EVERYONE looking to learn about this precious City and it’s storied past. Thank you Jonathan !

  Learned so much in just 2 hours! And the exercise was a bonus. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun! Would highly recommend it!!

  Jonathan did a great job giving us an overview of history here along with details of specific, interesting events. His relationship with local homeowners paid off when, as we... read more stood outside one historically significant home, the owner invited us inside for an impromptu tour.

After the walking tour we had a better feel for city and what we wanted to see next.

Highly recommended.

  Excellent walking tour! Jonathan had a great personality and plenty of historical stories (great story teller). Very easy to approach and ask questions. I am looking forward to the next... read more Charleston visit and taking one of is other tours.

  John was an incredibly knowledgeable and charming host. His approach to the history of the city was mostly focused on key stories/figures, which was very engaging. Also, as... read more an independent guide, he was very honest, providing insight into both the good and bad parts of the city’s history. It’s clear he has a passion for the city and it’s people, and that passion is very evident in his tour. He also gave us some great local recommendations that measured up. Highly recommend!

  What a great experience. Jonathan, our guide, was so knowledgeable and interesting. He is a great story teller, the two hours went by too quickly. It is obvious he... read more treasures all things Charleston. We will definitely do his other tours upon a return visit.

  We thoroughly enjoyed "Badass Broads of Charleston" and discovering the history of Charleston through fascinating stories of amazing women. Jonathan is a stellar tour guide, and great storyteller. ... read more He brought the characters to life in a way that enhanced learning Charleston's history. We highly recommend this tour.

  You won't find any other tours in Charleston like this one. I ended up being the only person on the tour, yet Jonathan gave it his all to make the... read more time special. The stories he told weren't just the ones that quick google searches could give you, but were ones that allow you to see the many different colors of the city throughout time. While other guides dump overwhelming amounts of information on you, he spun the tales in a memorable and fun way that made you feel naturally immersed.

But there's something about Jonathan as a person that made it extra special. I could tell he wasn't giving the tour because it was his job, but because he truly is passionate about Charleston. Not only does he treat the tour stops like old friends, he literally has relationships with the individuals who now live in the historic buildings he shows(which I've never ever seen happen on other tours). He is an authentic person with a good heart, so it was a pleasure to experience the city through his eyes. I can't recommend JWalk Tours enough!

  There's so much to do in Charleston and often with little time - this was time and money very well spent. This tour is a must do for your trip... read more to Charleston. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable, nice, funny, and weaves a great narrative of the city with excellent story telling. His tour opened up the rest of the city to us and we appreciated everything following his tour because of all we learned. He knows everything about the city and thoroughly researches everything he discusses. For bonuses, he actually went a bit over the 2 hours, and gave us excellent tips on other sites to see, and places to eat (and not eat). …

  I have lived in Charleston for 5 years and my fiancée for 2. We have a broad knowledge of the city’s history, but when we hosted my future father in... read more law for his first visit, we opted for Jonathan’s expertise to show him the city....More

  My wife and I have lived in Charleston for almost 2 years now and have wanted to do a walking tour since day 1. With our hectic schedules we always... read more found it hard to find the right time to do one.
I reached out to Will from JWalk Tours and he was able to schedule a time that worked for my wife and I.
The 2 hour walk with Will opened our eyes to just how stunned and storied this great city is!! His knowledge is incredible and the 2 hours zipped right by.
Highly recommended to anyone and can’t wait till his Secret Society tour starts to book again!

  This tour is amazing!!! Jon is so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Charleston. My boyfriend and I did this tour to learn more about the city and also to hear... read more about some amazing, influential women whose stories aren’t told on your usual walking tours. Jon made sure to tell us the important history and then connect it to a badass women of Charleston. We are really glad we chose this tour and will do another one with Jwalkingtours when we visit again!

  The tourguide Jonathan was fabulous! Great personality and generous in answering questions with a wealth of historical spellbinding storytelling! We couldn’t have had a better time and the... read more experience exceeded our expectations on our first trip to Charleston!

  Jonathan "knows his stuff", put us at ease and proceeded at our pace. His passion for our beloved Charleston shines through. We'll be back for more.

  Took my mom on the tour as a Christmas gift. She absolutely loved it. This was my second time taking the tour and I still feel like I learned a... read more lot. Jonathan is full of interesting facts and stories that I haven’t heard on any other tours I’ve taken. 100% recommend to anyone visiting or locals. Can’t wait to take the Badass Broads tour!

  Jonathan was very informative, entertaining, and enthusiastic about every story on the tour. 10 out of 10 would recommend! Best Tour in Charleston.

  We enjoyed this walking tour! We found it to be one of the most interesting tours and we walked away with so much more knowledgeable of Charleston! ... read more We adore and highly recommend Jonathan and JWalk tours! We left Charleston with so much knowledge and a better understanding of Charleston's place in history. Due to Jonathan's passion and thirst for further knowledge about the city, we also have a better appreciation for all of those who were not recognized or treated with the dignity and respect they deserved. He makes a point to show his passion for educating others about the history, as well as the mistakes and the dark history of Charleston. I love the untold stories that he shared with us, which give us a better understanding and help make "us" who "we" are today. We look forward to returning to revisit and check out his other tours to see how much other parts of Charleston's history we can learn!!!!

The walk was very leisurely and even though it was 2 hours, time flew by and we weren't exhausted after the tour. Very easy walk, not too strenuous, especially for those who can't walk long distances.

  Jonathon was an amazing and informative tour guide. He has a shining personality that really brings the HER-story of Charleston to life. If you’re looking for something more exciting than... read more the regurgitated tourist pamphlets, I highly recommend taking J-Walk’s Bad Ass Broads tour.

  Jonathan has really researched his information. He is knowledgeable and well spoken. He is thoughtful and considerate, not only for his tour group, but also for the property owners.... read more He has a passion to tell the stories of Charleston! I understand he has some ideas for future new tours and I would be happy to return and experience some of those. I am glad to have the opportunity to recommend his tours to others.
Thanks Jonathan, for a fun and informative tour!

  The Badass Broads tour was worth it! We did it on Thanksgiving and had Mark all to ourselves. He was extremely interesting, easy to follow, walked at a great pace,... read more and kept us glued for the entire time! Very personable and also gave great advice...More

  Going in to this tour I didn't really know what to expect. To say it was amazing is such an understatement. Jonathan was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. His stories... read more kept me engaged the entire time with his passion and energy for the city of Charleston. He highlighted the history of Charleston in such a unique light by sharing the stories of the city's badasses. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston and even locals! …

  This is a must-book option in Charleston. Locals and tourists alike will enjoy this amazing tour. The tour guide is incredibly knowledgeable and a wonderful story teller that will keep... read more young and old engaged while learning about some of the rich history the lowcountry has to offer. This tour is a great value. Jonanthan is masterful at his craft. …

  Amazing tour and tour guide! Super knowledgeable, fun and informative. You could tell he loved and knew the city, and treated some of the darker parts of Charleston’s history with... read more he appropriate reverence. Had

  Jonathan our tour guide was so passionate about this tour. He was interesting, so knowledgeable and answer all question about this amazing city. He has a great sense of humor... read more and kept the whole group very interested the whole way through. The next time we are here, and we will be back, we will be taking at least one more of their tours. Can't thank you enough for this wonderful experience. Bob and Judy.