Charleston Gardens and Architecture Walking Tour

I invite you to join me as we explore Charleston history within the context of the built environment, exploring not only what you are viewing but why they built it that way! Stroll the city and learn of the social, political, economic and environmental motivations that have resulted in a rich architectural legacy that is unique and absolutely Charleston! Along the way we can tour historic homes and gardens, public buildings, and graveyards as we discuss architectural styles and periods spanning 300 years. When possible I recommend this as a weekday tour in the morning as it allows access to buildings that may not be open on weekends. If you would like to enter historic house museums we can discuss that and they can be included in our time together. This is my very favorite tour and I forward to showing you beautiful Charleston!

We spend three hours touring Charleston: - grand boulevards and back alleys discussing some of the best pre- Revolutionary, Antebellum, and Victorian Architecture in the nation - Touring Charleston gardens and graveyards where we discuss gravestone symbolism and garden elements and design. Depending on availability, we might also enter public buildings and churches including: - St Phillips Church - The Huguenot Church - St Michael's Church - The Dock Street Theater Options at additional cost can include: - The Powder Magazine (1713) - The Edmondston-Alston House (1828) - The Heyward-Washington House (1772) * where you will receive a docent-led tour where we will discuss decorative arts, furniture, and some incredible history! Please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen in the summer and appropriate clothes for the weather.