Charleston Walking Tours : All Reviews

  Johnathan was truly one of the best parts of our trip to Charleston. I was able to gather a group of friends coming in for a wedding to do... read more a walking tour with me and every single one of them was truly amazed with his authenticity, his knowledge and his excitement for both history and his city. It was a pleasure to walk with him around the city. We all learned so much, but even more than that enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for sharing your city with us and I hope to come back and take some of your other tours!

  Whether you are a visitor or a local, don’t miss the Badass Broads tour. Jonathan is a natural storyteller and researcher. We all loved the experience and plan... read more to sample his new tours when they are ready!

  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’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

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

  Great tour. Lots of cool history and fun guide! Very professional and well researched tour showed us all the highlights! Way better than our carriage ride.

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

  Loved our walking tour with Jonathan Green in Charleston! He brought each and every location ALIVE with History. I didn’t like history in high school and did poorly... read more in the subject. I am fascinated with it now in older years.

Jonathan was so personable and engaging and he knew MANY MANY historical details about each area.

Highly recommend any tour with Jonathan..it was an excellent experience.

We can’t wait to return for another Charleston walking tour with JWALK tours!!

  We were referred to JWalk as the most knowledgeable walking tour in Charleston We were not disappointed. Jonathan was both personable and knowledgeable my wife and I had a... read more great time, learned lots, and thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our recommendation is if you are heading to Charleston be sure to book this tour and do it the 1st day you are there. For us, doing it early set that stage for all that Charleston has to offer and gave us many good ideas for additional things to see and do. Bravo to Jonathan GREAT JOB!

  We had such a good time! Jonathan kept us laughing and attentive. We learned so much wish we could have recorded it. Questions a long the way... read more were welcomed and answered. More kids would love history if they had him as a teacher! My only complaint is it ended way too soon. That means we will go back for another tour next time we are in town.

  Fantastic Tour Of this Beautiful City !!! Jonathan Is The Best Made our Experience Memorable and Will definitely Do another next Visit!!!

  My cousin and I celebrated her birthday by taking the Badass Broads Walking Tour. Jonathan gave us a great overview of Charleston filled with wonderful, heartfelt historical stories. We highly... read more recommend it!

  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.

  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

  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

  Enjoyable and Enlightening Tour - Jonathan is an excellent guide, weaving history into stories which make one more likely to remember the information! He includes history of Charleston's beginnings, Revolutionary and Civil War periods... read more and current day items of note. We highly recommend taking one of Jonathan's tours, as Bad Ass Women is a great tour too!

  This tour was incredible! My boyfriend and I are locals, and learned more than we ever did in school about the history of our very own city. Jonathan is very... read more personable and knowledgeable of the many historical aspects of Charleston, SC. He was an excellent storyteller and tour guide! 10/10 recommend this experience.

  Jonathan was a great tour guide! He is a wonderful storyteller and very informative. He clearly loves Charleston. The tour was kid friendly and he encouraged questions throughout. I... read more would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Charleston.

  Amazing tour of Charleston today! Jonathan is knowledgeable, personable, engaging and entertaining! 2 hours went by in the blink of an eye. We could have followed him around all day,... read more but that might have been creepy!

  Walking tours don’t get better than this! Jonathan is very passionate about the history of Charleston and it really shows in his tour. I’ve learned a lot about the city... read more I love (the good, the bad and the ugly) and have never laughed so much on a tour! While Jonathan has a great sense of humor he was very respectful with the more sensitive information and really shed light on this side of history throughout the tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Charleston or locals who want to learn more about their city!

  This walking tour with Jonathan was hands down the absolute highlight of my trip. Jonathan has such reverence for the city of Charleston and the history that makes up... read more her story it brought tears to both our eyes. This BADASS HERSTORY tour should be on everyone's bucket list whether you are Charlestonian born and breed or from off somewhere.

  Johnathan took us on an enchanting walk through Charleston, sharing interesting facts and captivating stories. Highly recommend this 2-hour trek.

  I have lived in the Charleston area for almost one year. I’ve been on many carriage, walking and culinary tours. This was by far the most fun and the most... read more informative. I’m still blown away by how much I learned about this beautiful city. Highly...More

  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.

  A fantastic tour and history of the badass women of Charleston SC. The tour guide is one of the best in Charleston.

  In 1663, following his Restoration to the British throne, King Charles II granted the chartered Province of Carolina to Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, and to seven other British... read more aristocrats.

In Spring 1670, some 200 English colonists arrived to establish Charles Town on the west bank of the Ashley River, a few miles from the present-day city centre. Over subsequent decades, the city grew wealthy through its exports of rice and sea island cotton. However, the ravages of the Civil War and then the 1886 earthquake devastated Charleston and its hinterland.

Throughout the 20th and into the 21st Century Charleston has developed a diverse economy and has become a successful tourist destinations.

In a two-hour walking tour, Jon led us through Charleston’s incredibly rich history . . . its communities and their cultures, inspirational leaders and teachers, mansions, theatres and galleries, plantations, businesses, armed conflicts, fires and natural disasters, and the resilience of its citizens.

The tour was lively throughout . . . lots of anecdotes, illustrations and q &a. Simply superb!

  Man, I'm so glad we chose JWalk tours. Jonathan is the owner and you can tell that teaching, learning and unearthing the past is his passion. I've lived... read more in Charleston for almost 10 years now and I learned so much about my own city and enjoyed Jonathan's honest talks. So refreshing to be with someone who clearly loves what they do. …

  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.

  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.

  We have a very inquisitive 9 year old. Jonathan was very patient with him, and answered his many (many!) questions. Jonathan is very knowledgeable, and he clearly loves Charleston.

  Jonathan is a knowledgeable and personable guide. He is passionate about history in a way that is contagious.

  BEST TOUR EVER. John is not just a knowledgeable historian, but a fabulous storyteller. We were hanging on every word!

  We have been to Charleston many times doing many historic tours. This was/is hands down the best we have ever done. We learned the most and enjoyed this tour so... read more much. Not only was it educational John made it fun. We have never experienced a more passionate tour guide. You can feel his love of this city resonate in how he talks about it. He is absolutely amazing. Please take this tour or any of his tours you will be so happy you did.

  This tour was everything advertised and more! Jonathan is a very knowledgeable guide and his presentation of the women who molded Charleston history was awesome. We learned so... read more much and had such a great time! He answered all our questions about any subject, not just the women. I would recommend his tours wholeheartedly and hope to have the opportunity to take another one.

  Badass Broads Walking Tour - Best Ever - Jonathon was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. We did The Badass Broads of Charleston Walking tour. He was extremely passionate and knowledgeable. Every story has a... read more ton of historical background and an abundance of info about the women and their lives. He’s a true lover of Charleston which really added a quality and charm to the tour. I consider his tour a must see if you visit Charleston.

  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!

  This tour was absolutely amazing! It was the perfect addition to our Charleston trip, as we were able to learn so much history (aka herstory) and see beautiful parts of... read more the city. We appreciated the relaxed walk and the ability to ask all of our questions. It was a good length, so even a pregnant lady could handle it. Plus it was just a fun time! Would definitely recommend to others and can't wait to go back and do another tour.

  I don't usually leave reviews but I felt compelled to because this tour was so awesome and I'm not exaggerating here - it literally made our trip. Jonathan is... read more probably the best tour guide you could imagine and more. You hear a little bit about history, architecture, plant life, and just plain old interesting stuff. Plus he makes you feel like you've been friends for years and years. Can't wait to come back and go on more tours with Jonathan!!! Thanks so much for an amazing experience.

  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.

  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 made this tour of the Badass Women of Charleston the best walking tour we’ve ever taken! He is so knowledgeable, passionate and sensitive about the history of Charleston.... read more My husband and I came away from his tour with a much greater understanding of the position of women in regard to their response to slavery, their. Influence on political power. His enthusiasm is contagious! If you do just one walking tour, make it Jonathan Green’s from J Walking Tours. You will leave this tour with a better understanding of the history of Charleston and the power of some badass women. Have fun!

  My sister and I took the Badass Broads walking tour today, 2/1/2022. Johnathan was the best tour guide and we had a great time learning more about Charleston and... read more some of the women that made a difference. So many points of interest were described and explained as we walked around the town and beautiful streets. Thanks for a great informative afternoon.

  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) …

  My husband and I took a tour with Jonathan Green and are already discussing when we should do this again! So much history, enthusiasm and energy comes with the... read more tour. Unlike other tours, this one gives factual pieces of history around every corner and really...More

  This tour was a great way to get situated with the history and layout of Charleston. Jonathan was a fabulous host, and I loved seeing how passionate he was about... read more his job and the deep rooted history of the city. I would recommend taking this tour on your first day exploring the city! Informative and fun. Thanks Jonathan for being so friendly!

  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!

  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!

  Had a fantastic walking tour with Jonathan! He’s so passionate and knowledgeable about Charleston. He’s a great story teller— he’s able to be lively and fun, but also speaks with... read more empathy and respect about Charleston’s painful history of slavery. The tour has the perfect mix of historical facts, architecture, and storytelling. I really felt moved and it left me wanting to come back to the city again soon to continue exploring all of its beauty and complex history.

  One of the best tours I’ve ever taken. John was incredibly knowledgeable and a great story teller. His vignettes were fascinating, and I learned an amazing amount of history and... read more architecture while having a great time. Absolutely go on this tour!!!

  Absolutely BEST walking tour. Johnathan is very personable, spins great stories with historical facts and interesting tidbits. Will make it a point to take future tours with him in the... read more future!! Worth every penny and every minute!!!!