Edmondston-Alston House Tours and Tickets

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston’s historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter, and many more.

Your guide brings history to life during this Charleston walking tour of the city's historical downtown. See notable buildings including the Nathaniel Russell House, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. As you walk over the flat and easy terrain with your guide, discover the history that occurred right under your feet and around every corner from Rainbow Row to the Battery.

Delve into the history and lore of Charleston with this in-depth tour that takes in the top landmarks in just a few hours. Enjoy tales of the pirates and patriots the founded the city while you admire highlights like the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, East Bay Street and its Rainbow Row mansions, the storied shops and homes along Broad Street, and the Four Corners of the Law.

This Charleston walking tour not only takes you to top sights around downtown Charleston such as the Battery and South of Broad Street, but also includes access to the Edmondston-Alston House, a gorgeous 19th century home with unobstructed views of the Charleston Harbor. After learning about Charleston history on a guided walking tour, visit the house for a peek inside the lives of Charleston’s elite class—and an unforgettable view.

Charleston is a popular tourist destination for people from all over the country. Today's visitors love strolling along the gorgeous cobblestone paths, taking in the natural visual magnificence, stopping for a bite to eat by the river, or shopping on King Street for the latest fashion trends. You'd never realize it, but there are horrific memories of destruction, mayhem, and death beneath all of this beauty and grand architecture. Since its establishment in 1670, Charleston has weathered innumerable harsh conflicts, Mother Nature, and threats from enemies from an endless sea of enemies. Threats to Charleston included well-known pirates like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. Learn how Charleston's beautiful homes and paths came to be by taking a tour of the city's gorgeous surroundings, from The Battery to White Point Gardens, to the Stede Bonnet Monument. Start at the Battery and explore Charleston's heritage of Pirate and Patriots.

People come from all over the country to visit Charleston, which is a renowned tourist attraction. Visitors today adore taking leisurely strolls along the lovely cobblestone walks, admiring the beauty of nature, enjoying a meal by the river, and shopping on King Street for the newest styles. Underneath all of this beauty and impressive architecture, there lie horrifying memories of destruction, mayhem, and death. Charleston has survived numerous difficult wars, Mother Nature, and threats from an endless sea of adversaries since its founding in 1670. Well-known pirates like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet posed a threat to Charleston. Take a journey of the stunning surrounds of Charleston, from The Battery to White Point Gardens to the Stede Bonnet Monument, to discover how the city's lovely mansions and pathways came to be. This unique historical tour, which begins at The Battery, explores Charleston's history of pirates and patriots.