Charleston Walking Tours : All Reviews

  Jonathan is a wonderful guide. We loved how he engaged us as his guests, weaving the geography, the different historical periods

  My husband and I were privileged to join the “Bad Ass Broads” tour with Jonathan today. I am a South Carolinian, took South Carolina history, went to college... read more at CofC, and spend a lot of time in Charleston, yet Jonathan offered a wealth of history that I never knew. You will learn about women of the likes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, the Grimke sisters, Rebecca Brenton Mott, and many more, along with additional rich stories about the history of Charleston. Jonathan is a passionate storyteller and is moved by the stories he tells about the people who shaped this beautiful city. Treat yourself. Strap on your walking shoes. Join Jonathan on a tour. You’ll fall in love with Charleston too.

  My father and I attended the Badass Broads of Charleston walking tour, and it was excellent. It was interesting to learn the stories of women that aren't taught in... read more the History books. If you get a chance to take the tour, I highly recommend it. The tour guide is knowledgeable, and he teaches fascinating stories that you just don't hear everyday.

  My wife and I eventually got to do our delayed trip to Charleston. We signed up for JWalk tours on the recommendation of our hotel, The Vendue. We were not... read more disappointed, Jonathan was fantastic- the history and knowledge he imparts as we walk through the historic district is amazing. The stories of the buildings and the people was so well describe. If ever you are Charleston don’t pass up the opportunity to take this tour.

  Absolutely fascinating tour - we hugely enjoyed our time with Jonathan and came away with a great deal to think about. Inspiring - catalyzing - and deeply enjoyable. Thank you... read more so much! We will be back 🙂

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

  Although we had a family emergency and couldn't participate in the walking tour I felt it was important to let you know that the guide contacted us when we didn't... read more show up and asked if we were still coming. Of course we didn't want to hold up the group and I felt bad that I had not cancelled but at the time it was not a priority.
So I commend the customer service of JWalk Tours.

  Every time Jonathan spoke, you could feel his passion for story telling. His dedication to his craft kept everyone’s attention throughout the whole tour. He seamlessly works light hearted jokes... read more into the tour leaving guests with a wealth of knowledge, laughter, and soul.

  The pace was easy going, the knowledge was in-depth and incredibly well delivered, even the weather didn't let us down. This is the absolute best tour I've taken in... read more my life to date. Jonathan was our guide and we couldn't ask a question that he didn't know the answer to. He covered some of Charleston's darker history as well as inspiring stories of some people and events that curved the town into the place it is now. There was a little architecture thrown in too. I wanted to clap at the end but I felt like it would've been awkward. Bravo Sir!

  Jonathan clearly has a love of Charleston and presents everything with feeling and flair.
Open to all questions.
Wonderful tour!

  This tour was amazing!! It was so informational and fun at the same time, Jonathan was so charismatic and really made EVERYTHING he said very interesting. At times my hair... read more was standing with some of the in depth stories he told about the history of some of Charleston’s well known and not so well known people. Throughout the tour you pass very infamous places in Charleston and Jonathan was just a wealth of knowledge I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better walk! Hoping to take the bad ass broads tour next.

  Jonathan gave our group a super fun, informative tour of historic downtown Charleston. We were all locals and loved hearing the rich history of our town. I would highly recommend... read more doing this tour even if you’re a local!

  This tour was so amazing and inspiring to learn about the amazing women of our history! Me and my boyfriend went the other day and loved every second of it!... read more The tour guide was super kind and so fun to talk to! Highly recommend!!

  Jonathan is the best tour guide! He shared his love for Charleston as we visited the historical sites, he knows stories that add depth to the experience. He... read more is flexible with taking questions and can tailor the tour to your interests of Charleston. I have used 3 other tour companies in Charleston and his was top notch! He truly cares about sharing the past that has shaped the present Charleston. Highly recommend Jonathan!

  WOW what a great way to experience Charleston, knowledgeable fun and passionate. We learned so much.

  My wife and I spent a weekend in Charleston and booked a walking tour with JWalk tours. We had a great time. The walking tour was right around two hours.... read more Jonathan is a great guide. You can tell his love for history. He walks your through the rich history of Charleston. The tour was fun and informative. I would recommend anyone visiting Charleston take a walk with Jonathan.

  This was the BEST guided tour we have been on in ANY city. Jonathan is so knowledgeable about events that took place in Charleston and he painted the images in... read more our head to have us feel his passion for this city! While we visited Charleston we took a guided tour with another company, a carriage tour and a ghost tour. BY FAR, this tour blows all of them out of the water! If you want to leave the tour feeling connected to Charleston, learning about the city’s history and tons of interesting events that helped shape our culture you MUST take a tour with Jwalk tours. We will definitely come back for another one next time we visit.

  Jonathan was knowledgeable and engaging and was very thoughtful! I loved the tour and all the historical stories. The pace was perfect and if you required any breaks he was... read more very accommodating. Must do if you’re visiting Charleston or even a local if you want to learn about and see the city!

  My girlfriend and I took this tour last week. Where to begin? I'll start by saying that this may have been the best walking tour that I've ever experienced, and... read more I've done a fair amount of them. Charleston is a beautiful and historic city, so there's that. Our guide, Jonathan, elevated the experience to such a great degree through his unique storytelling that it took the tour from a strong A to an A+++. The tour had a natural cadence to it as we walked, taking us on engaging accounts of the comprehensive, deep history of Charleston - we were engaged the ENTIRE time. Jonathan welcomed questions and maintained a highly personal connection with the group so that you didn't feel like you were listening to a scripted host just spitting out facts. We felt that we received more than our money's worth in terms of content, and yet the distance we covered was still a manageable walk for everyone. Jonathan’s passion for the city was obvious to all. If you are a photographer, definitely bring your camera because you are going to get some great shots. Book this tour if you visit Charleston.

  Jonathan is a passionate historian who’s personal research gives a richness and a different slant to the standard historical walking tour. The Badass Broads of Charleston gives honor... read more to the women of Charleston and the tremendous parts they’ve played in shaping American history. If you can only go on one tour, pick this one!

  John loves what he does and it shows with his tour. Entertaining, knowledgeable and fun. This is suitable for couples and families. I will do it again on our n

  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! …

  Most enjoyable tour we have taken filled with fascinating historical facts by a passionate, knowledgeable guide. Jonathan mesmerized us with his skillful storytellings. Highly recommend him.

  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!

  This was a delightful, informative, engaging & interesting tour. Jonathan is an excellent tour guide. He obviously knows his stuff, is enthused about the subject & loves the city.... read more It is impossible to not be excited along with him. We would take his Badass Women Tour next time we are here. Great job.

  This tour is about the passion and fortitude of someone Charleston’s great ladies, the city and its people, given passionately by one its native sons, Jonathan. This was our second... read more tour with him and We can’t wait to go again. He makes history come alive in technicolor through wonderful stories, with all its warts and triumphs. So much better than hiding our history and heritage, or trying to rewrite it. Thank you Jonathan.

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

  Our tour guide, Johnathan Green, was excellent. He was very informative and made the walking tour one of our best experiences in Charleston. His passion about the city and its... read more history was always front and center

  Excellent tour! Highly recommend. Incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Well worth your time and money.

  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.

  Jonathan is an amazing tour guide. He brought Charleston's historic district to life with his engaging stories. He was enthusiastic and dynamic, offering detailed answers to our questions. It... read more was quite evident that he has a great passion for Charleston and its history. Time on the tour flew by!

  We had the absolute best time touring Charleston with our wonderful guide Jonathan! He makes the history of this city really come alive with his energy and passion! I would... read more recommend this tour to ANY family because he will cater to keeping the kids entertained as well (always a bonus in my book!) At one point my 2 year old daughter was getting a little fussy, so Jonathan offered to put her on his shoulders and continued the tour just like that! If you want to learn about Charleston Jonathan is the guide for you!

  Excellent guide who loves and knows the city, perfectly paced tour with so many interesting highlights. Don’t miss this if you want a proper introduction to Charleston!

  What a great tour! This is a must do while your in Charleston!! We learned about some amazing women! I would have to say this was my favorite... read more tour of the weekend.

  He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and I can not recommend him high enough

  I have visited Charleston many times and taken many tours and the Badass Broads Walking Tour goes is on the top 3 list.
Johnathon is a wealth knowledge not only... read more about the women who are subjects of the tour but the entire history of Charleston. His passion for these stories to be told is evident and he is a great storyteller. My husband and I could not get enough and was sorry when the tour ended.
Thank you Johnathon and we will see you on our next visit.
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  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.

  Jonathan is incredible. He talks about these stories with care and passion. He’s extremely knowledgeable and is telling different and important stories that should be heard. Everyone should take this... read more tour!!

  We've done several other walking tours of Charleston over the years. Jonathan's tour was refreshingly different. If you are looking for a detailed recounting of Charleston's history, read a book... read more or pick another tour. If you want to hear interesting stories about the people who made Charleston and surprising information you won't hear on other tours, you'll love this one! …

  Jonathan is amazing, funny and passionate about Charleston. He is a wealth of historical knowledge that makes the time fly. By walking we got up close and personal with all... read more of the historical sites. He also has a wide variety of stories collected over the years about each of the sites on the tour.
It was also encouraging that he included all aspects of history and honored all those who made Charleston a better place.
So thankful that we chose this tour!

  Jonathan was extremely professional, informative, fun, and a wonderful guide. We learned more about Charleston in the perfect amount of time than we would have imagined. Highly recommended!

  This was not a typical, generic tour of Charleston- it was WAY better! By far, the most interesting and informative, mixed with some humor, story telling of one of the... read more most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to. You can not possibly learn everything in one visit, but this tour does an excellent job of touching upon many of the details that makes Charleston so unique. 2 hours flew by, and you can tell that Jonathan, our guide, really enjoys talking about his city. Absolutely worth it!

  My boyfriend and I booked a tour through Jwalk tours and it was such a memorable experience. Jonathan has a unique way of taking you back into time and his... read more knowledge is unbelievable! We signed up to take the Chicora walk and then immediately signed...More

  Jonathon was a class act and an amazing tour guide, extremely knowledgeable but more importantly made the tour interactive and fun for everyone. My wife and I highly recommend this... read more tour to anyone.

  Wow! This experience was beyond spectacular. Me and my family were looking for a tour of Charleston, and our hotel recommended this company, and it did not disappoint. Our... read more tour guide had such a great vibe, good humor, and made the tour very enjoyable, even for my 11yr old. We were also surprised with the amount of knowledge and facts he was able to give us about this historic town. But what separates a great tour company and a bad one, is the amount of love for the job, and Jonathan, our tour guide, showed the love and passion for this job like no one else. And this tour was extremely family friendly, interesting, and overall a great experience which I would recommend to everyone visiting Charleston. Definitely a 10/10 experience.

  Jonathon is an amazing storyteller and tour guide. One of the best tours we have taken. His knowledge of Charleston is incredible and he will keep you entertained. If you... read more do only one tour in the Charleston area, choose this tour!!

  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.

  Loved, loved, loved it! So much more interesting than most. We learned the history behind the history and went at our pace. I would recommend to anyone.

  Jonathan was an incredibly articulate, entertaining & knowledgeable guide. The 2 hour tour was paced for his guests, and he answered all of our questions with ease. The... read more tour was very interesting and educated us on several unique people, places and even things (Simmons Iron Works) - We will definitely be doing his Bad-Ass Women of Charleston Tour next time we’re in town. Lastly, the price was reasonable & well worth the price of admission.

  I enjoyed the story-telling nature of this tour! It felt like we were walking through time learning about architecture, culture, art, war and famous lives from the beginnings of Charleston... read more to modern day. I also appreciated the acknowledgement and education surrounding the city’s racial history, and how it has impact to this day. Our guide knew what he was talking about, had answers to all our questions and had plenty of historical antidotes!