We had already taken a wonderful Charleston Walk IT! Tour but there is a whole other side to…read moreCharleston's history . Franklin's Tour unlocked it for us . The tour was fascinating, emotional, and impactful. Our local tour planner secret Charleston had strongly recommended it and we are glad we took his advice. I recommend this tour before visiting the IAAM or a Plantation as it lays some groundwork for the remaining part of your visit to the area. Because it's a van tour with stops it covers a fair amount of area to give you a real sense of the history. Don't expect a whitewashed history Franklin speaks from the heart on this well researched historically accurate tour. Strongly recommended.

Frank was an excellent guide! Extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and patient with questions…read moreconcerning Charleston history and specifically African American history. He knows his stuff and made the tour interesting and informative. Highly recommend this tour!

Had a terrific experience with our guide, Bill. He was fun, knowledgeable, and professional. I…read morelearned a thing or two and had a great time doing it. Perfect for folks visiting Charleston or for residents (like me) showing friends around town.

Bill was our tour guide, and we lucked out because we were the only ones for the particular time…read more To say that this tour, especially with Bill, was fantastic is an understatement! A wealth of knowledge while still being friendly and accommodating to what places we'd be most interested in. So glad we booked this tour on our first full day in Charleston; now we'll enjoy the rest of the week with a solid understanding of the place/region. An easy but strong recommendation if you're visiting this city: Book this tour! Edited to add: My husband called Bill "a young Hemingway"

Crystin was our tour guide for our first day in Charleston, and she was absolutely fantastic! She…read morekicked things off right on time and clearly explained what to expect -- how many stops we'd have, how long each one would take, and what was included. Her funny, upbeat, and sweet demeanor set the tone immediately and made the whole group smile. Our group included about ten guests from various parts of the East Coast, and although that felt like a lot at first, Crystin did an amazing job making sure everyone could hear and stay engaged. Between each stop, she shared fascinating bits of Charleston history -- from local architecture to the stories behind churches and Philadelphia Street -- which added great context between all the delicious bites. Food Highlights: * Port of Call: We sampled chicken bog, and Crystin explained the dish's origins and regional variations. Several guests mentioned it was their favorite of the tour. * Oyster House: Shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, hush puppies, praline brown butter, and pimento cheese -- all delicious and generously portioned. I especially enjoyed learning about the history of she-crab soup. Honestly, there was so much food that I couldn't finish it all! * Well Hung Vineyard: Cola-braised short ribs served with vegetables and bacon flakes -- tender, flavorful, and perfectly presented. Crystin shared the background of the restaurant and its owners. Drinks were optional (and worth it); I tried the blood orange martini while others opted for wine flights. * Market Street Stops: We visited three more spots for sweets, pastries, and biscuits. While I'm not much of a dessert person, these places gave great insight into Market Street's history -- including stories about earthquakes, flooding, and rebuilding. Overall, this was truly a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend for couples, families, or any food lover who enjoys walking, eating, and learning. Spending our first day in Charleston on this tour with Crystin was the perfect way to kick off our trip!

So good. First food…read moretour we have done and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, pricey, 110 each but we felt it was worth it. Like all the reviews say, it gave us some nice historic background. Loved the info on why it is called She Crab Soup. Robin was able to answer all the questions, whether history or food related. Really enjoyed the she crab soup and the short ribs. Those were my favorites. Large quantities, was a large lunch for us. Good to walk between places, too. Highly recommend the secret tours and will try them in our home city, too. Ty Robin!

It was an informative tour. Godfrey shared a plethora of information regarding slavery in…read moreCharleston. I only gave it 3 stars because, although the website states the tour would cover information about Gullah Geechee (see below), he did not speak on any of these, which was disappointing. Much of the info was taken from Blacks in the Bible, the Masonic organization, and numerology. According to the website, this is what he was to cover: Who are they really? Why are they so peculiar? Where does their language originate? Where do the Gullah people come from? What is their connection to the slave trade? What does Gullah really mean? What is the difference between Gullah and Geechee?

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. Chief Godfrey KHill is the best. You will not be disappointed.read more

I 1000% recommend booking this experience! My friends and I traveled to Charleston for a…read morebachelorette and did this beer tour with our guide, Coby. Coby was passionate about the experience. You can tell he loves what he does. He had so many stories and fun jokes. He took pictures with us, for us, and we even made a TikTok with him! The day was full of fun, laughs, and learning! I never thought I liked beer until Coby showed me I did! This was the highlight of our trip!!

Alex was an AMAZING brewery guide!! This tour was the most fun thing that we did during our time in…read moreCharleston. I would highly recommend this to any beer lovers. It's a great way to try new places and get a taste for the city! My only regret is that we got a group photo but only on one person's phone! I wish I had the pic!

Our day with David was the highlight of our sister's trip to Charleston. This is not your average…read morescripted tour. It was fun, informative and one surprise after another. From the peacefulness of the Angel Oak tree to the tea garden, lunch at the winery and ending downtown....guaranteed a great time! Look no further. This tour is an A+++ and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

We had a wonderful trip yesterday with David. We had a timely pick up, great stories and adventure…read moretour, delicious welcoming beverage, water, ice, day before check in with recommendations. The Isle of the Palms beach was beautiful and just what we needed. We saw areas of Charleston that is not covered on typical Charleston tours. He took photos for us, set up the table for lunch, and ensured we were enjoying ourselves. The winery was awesome and we had a great time and met some more educators on the tour. Everything was excellent! Kudos to this company and David for a job well done! I told Cultur5 Travel they hit it on the nail with Holy City Transportation. I will use them again and highly recommend them.

If you're visiting Charleston, book a tour with Patricia "Trish" Goron at The Original Ghost Walk…read moreTour. We just finished her tour, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Trish is a true Charleston native, and her stories are based on real local accounts, not a canned script. She even shares photos tied directly to the paranormal history she has experienced and describes. The wildest part. We were standing with her about six feet from a streetlight on a corner. While she was talking, the top of the light pole started shaking, almost violently. There was no wind, and no other poles were moving. Then she asked it to stop, and it did. She acknowledged the paranormal presence and politely asked it to shake again, and it did. She said it was the first time she'd seen that specific physical reaction, and even she was amazed. It was truly a "see it to believe it" moment. By the end, it felt like walking through Charleston with a friend who knows every secret and haunt in town. She is charming, professional, and genuinely local. Support a local expert and skip the big corporate tours. She is the real deal who clearly lives and loves what she does. Cynthia and Peter (Los Angeles)

If it were a tour of the coast, it'd be a Coast Tour…read more I've been on five different ghost tours in Charleston - largely because the people I've come to Charleston with are big fans of ghost tours - but also because why would you not. I mean it's a haunted old beautiful city and I love it. Out of the three that I went on most recently I would say that Ghosts of the South and Ghosts of Charleston we'e both amazing, but Ghost Walk Charleston might be my secret favourite. The hosts of all of them were charismatic and fun and the prices are not bad at all. I don't recommend going in winter because it does get chilly around here at night. The heat of the summer can be a little bit too hot hot in SC, and it gets humid, so go in a moderate climate time of year like spring or fall - that, I think, is the most enjoyable.

We live in Southern California and were in Charleston for both work and pleasure. We researched…read moredifferent walking tours (to entertain our clients/friends) and landed on Ed since his reviews were so good. He didn't disappoint! We opted to ride in his car for a complete tour of the city, and we're sure glad we did. His knowledge of Charleston and colorful storytelling made it a fun, enjoyable way to explore the city. It was my favorite part of our 5-day trip! If you're like me, over researching every option, STOP, and go with Ed, you'll be glad you did.

I was lucky to book Ed for a group of VIPs wishing to have an hour tour of Charleston - and what a…read moregreat hour that was! Fantastically prepared, prompt, funny--a sheer delight! This was an hour where we learned, we saw, we laughed and we were inspired. Bravo, Ed!