Charleston, South Carolina
Historic downtown Charleston on foot, with a guide licensed by the city.
JWalk Tours runs three guided walking tours of historic Charleston, SC. The Chicora Walk is a two-hour general history tour of the old city, $34 per ticket, starting at 10 AM daily. Badass Broads is a two-hour tour of Charleston’s women’s history — pirates, rebels, abolitionists and civil rights organisers — $34 per ticket, starting at 1 PM daily. The Junior JWalkers Tour is a scavenger hunt built for children aged 5 to 11, $28 per ticket, lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours. All three are led on foot through the historic district by Jonathan Green, a guide licensed by the City of Charleston, and all three are booked online in advance.
A Charleston women's history walking tour
Every badass history has a badass HERSTORY. A walk through the lives of the women who defied the conventions of their day to shape Charleston — and whose stories are usually relegated to the back pages.
A Charleston history walking tour of the old city
Walking the streets of Charleston, one of the oldest cities in America, is walking through an important part of the tapestry of American history. Established in 1670, Charleston grew to become one of the nation’s leading ports.
A Charleston scavenger hunt walking tour for kids
Charleston's history doesn't have to be quiet—and it definitely doesn't have to be boring. A high-energy scavenger hunt through the historic district, built for kids ages 5–11.
The three tours cover different ground and suit different groups. This is the short version.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Duration | Starts | Ages | Meeting point | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badass Broads | Charleston's women's history | $34 per ticket | 2 hours | Starts 1 PM daily | Adults and older teens | Bitty & Beau's, 159 Church St, Charleston, SC Open in Google Maps | Buy tickets |
| Chicora Walk | The full sweep of Charleston history | $34 per ticket | 2 hours | Starts 10 AM daily | All ages welcome | Bitty & Beau's, 159 Church St, Charleston, SC Open in Google Maps | Buy tickets |
| Junior JWalkers | Families with young children | $28 per ticket | 1.5–2 hours | See booking calendar | Kids ages 5–11, with a parent | 79 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Open in Google Maps | Buy tickets |
You want the half of Charleston's history that usually gets left out — pirates, rebels, abolitionists and civil rights organisers, all of them women.
It is your first time in Charleston and you want the whole story — founding, wealth, slavery, war, fire, earthquake and hurricane — in one walk.
You are travelling with kids aged 5 to 11 and you want a scavenger hunt they lead themselves — clues, challenges and a sticker passport — rather than a tour they have to stand still for.
All three tours are walking tours over Charleston’s historic streets, which means cobblestones, uneven brick pavement and kerbs in places. The pace is easy and there are frequent stops. Tours run rain or shine, so check the forecast and dress for it — comfortable shoes are the one thing worth getting right.
If you have a specific access requirement — mobility, a stroller, a hearing need, or anything else that would change the route — get in touch before you book and we will tell you honestly whether the tour will work for you.
For group sales, private tours and corporate events, call 843-608-1911 or send a message. Private tours have a lot of flexibility, but they need arranging as far in advance as possible.
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
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!
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
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!
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!!
Jon is very knowledgeable about the history of charleston.
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
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!
