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  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.

  Jonathan was terrific. He's a recent "transplant" to Charleston, but his love for the city was apparent throughout the entire time we spent with him. We've been on walking... read more tours in a number of places and highly recommend them. If you plan to Charleston, make sure you arrange your tour with JWALK tours. You won't be disappointed.

  Jonathan was an excellent tour guide and it was so much fun (even as a local) to learn about a different side of the holy city. Would definitely book another... read more to

  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.

  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!

  Jonathan’s knowledge and passion for this beautiful city is extraordinary. I’ve lived here for 15+ years and learned so many cool things about history and some of the women who... read more took bold steps to make positive changes that impacted

  Jonathon was fabulous! Far more than just a history of bad*** women, he covered architecture and other history as well. This was by far the best tour I took in... read more Charleston! He was gracious, super knowledgeable and open about the good and bad of Charleston's past. So often women of all colors are left out of the "manstory" we learn. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a deeper dive into Charleston's interesting history, as it covers all history!!

  The tour was a taste of culture ,history, architecture, and humor. Jonathan does a brilliant job of bringing all of these things together in such a magnificent manner.The two hours... read more goes by very quickly and it will end with you wanting to do his other tours. If you are in Charleston put this at the top of your to do list.

  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 !

  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 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

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

  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). …

  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) …

  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! …

  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 husband & I loved this tour & had a great time. Jonathan really researched the badass broads featured on the tour & is clearly passionate about his career. ... read more I loved learning about all these women in Charleston history, none of which were mentioned on other history tours we took. I would HIGHLY recommend taking this tour. Women deserve the recognition these stories highlight. …

  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! …

  I recently joined Jonathan on his Badass Broads tour. The experience was incredible. Jonathan’s wealth of knowledge about the city and its history paired with his innate story-telling abilities brought... read more a world lost to history back to life. My group and I were totally enamored. I highly recommend JWalk Tours, it will enrich your Charleston experience! …

  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. …

  Where to begin?! Jonathan is an unbelievable sponge of history knowledge! The level of passion and history knowledge are unmatched. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and learned so much about... read more a city that I have called home my whole life. I am thrilled to be able to share with others, what I was taught today, by John Green! I highly recommend JWalk Tours and can't wait to go on more tours with my friends and family. Thanks for sharing such important history with the world, you are making a difference! …

  Well planned and fun! This is a great ‘off the beaten path’ of Charleston history- highly recommend this tour. Jonathan was great- thank you!

  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. …

  Highly recommend JWalk Tours. Great guide with a passion for all things Charleston. Look forward to returning for his future tours.

  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.

  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!

  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!

  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!

  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!

  I took my wife and mother on a tour for a Mother’s Day adventure with Jonathan. We all have been on numerous tours in Charleston in the past, but yet... read more this tour was so informative. We learned all sorts of new and neat things, and paired with the witty humor of Jonathan, it truly was such a memorable afternoon. In fact, based on what we had learned during the tour we decided to revisit one of the homes that was on the route the next day.
Thank you!!!

  I took my wife and mother on a tour for a Mother’s Day adventure with Jonathan. We all have been on numerous tours in Charleston in the past, but yet... read more this tour was so informative. We learned all sorts of new and neat things, and paired with the witty humor of Jonathan, it truly was such a memorable afternoon. In fact, based on what we had learned during the tour we decided to revisit one of the homes that was on the route the next day. Thank you!!! …

  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 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!

  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!

  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!

  Jonathan’s tour was full of engaging historical stories. His passion for sharing history is palpable. The vibe was personable, interactive, engaging & relaxed..time flew by. Really glad we booked it.... read more He knows Charleston inside out & is happy to help out if you’re looking for advice on places to check out.

  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! …

  Our walking tour with Jonathan was the high point of our visit to Charleston. His knowledge of and passion for his city made it come alive for us. Charleston’s history... read more is not an easy one to tell - there is much ugliness along the beauty - but he did it very well. Highly recommended!

  My wife and I couldn’t have been more pleased with this experience. Interactive, informative, fun, and knowledgeable are all correct adjectives to use while describing Jonathan. I saw the... read more word “passionate” used on several other reviews, and I couldn’t agree more. His passion is contagious and at certain points I caught myself getting a lump in my throat. Excellent tour and excellent tour guide. Money well spent.