Great tour of historic Charleston, SC with our tour guide Dick and his trusted friend Boeing the…read moreHorse :) The tour was both informative and entertaining. We arrived at the barn early to purchase our tickets and had time to visit the Marketplace just a few blocks away before departing. Although it started to rain about midway during the tour (and we did get quite wet) it was absolutely worth it! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about the city and see many of the beautiful churches and homes in the area.

We didn't use them for our tour, but I almost got run over by one of their tours at a street…read morecrossing (where pedestrians always have ROW). The guy handling the horse/leading the tour stopped like he was acknowledging our crossing and that of two more people. We all started to cross but then he clicked at the horse who started moving. So we stopped. He stopped again as if to yield right of way but as we started to cross in front, he clicked at the horse again. I had on a boot for a foot injury and ended up having to scamper across the street because the horse wasn't stopping. When in doubt, motion to peds, please, so we know your plans!

Oh where to start! The way we were approached was very off putting; he was not professional in any…read moreway. He was not wearing any sort of identification or professional attire that would identify him as a tour guide therefore it was very jarring and uncomfortable when he looked right at me and referred to me by name. Thank god I was with my parents or I would have called a law enforcement officer over, I was very creeped out. He did not identify himself or indicate that he was with the tour company. For the first 5 minutes I genuinely wondered if he was just a random guy who decided to prey on unsuspecting tourists. We spent too much time standing in one spot listening to him editorialize and pontificate his views which were chock full of historical inaccuracies, irrelevant meanderings and personal opinions. My father, who has a degree in American History, was seething at how wildly inaccurate his information was. For example, his claim that Thomas Jefferson was the second president. This was very inappropriate in general and not what we signed up for. We expected a complete walking tour giving us accurate historical facts about this beautiful city that we were visiting for the first time. He kept referencing Wikipedia which is not a reliable source. It was very alarming and dangerous how much misinformation he was confidently disseminating and then had the gall to argue when he was corrected by someone with a degree in American history. We finally got fed up and left after 15 minutes. I regret booking this tour, I was really looking forward to learning more about Charleston and this was a complete waste of time. Thank goodness I got my money back. Do not book

Larry is an amazing docent and is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. We did…read morethe Strong Women of Charleston tour with him and found the afternoon so enjoyable and educational. Larry did an excellent job of making history come alive with his stories. In our two hours, we walked a small part of the city and Larry told us the stories of the incredible women who not only shaped the growth of Charleston, but the growth of our country. He is friendly, witty, and incredibly intelligent. I would highly recommend taking one of his tours to learn more about this "drinking city with a history problem."

Is it a sign that I've hit peak middle age when attending a guided walking tour is the highlight of…read morea vacation? Was the rest of our trip so underwhelming that our excursion with Lowcountry Walking Tours exceeded all other expectations? Perhaps we just lucked out with the optimal factors to catapult our urban trek to a noteworthy high. I can't point my finger at any particular indicator that the rest of our Charleston trip was subpar, so I'm concluding that our tour was truly outstanding. First off, the late-January weather was flawless; it was perfect for spending a few sun-drenched mid-morning hours strolling around Charleston's French Quarter. Second, Captain Jim kept us entertained with enchanting history lessons, snappy quips, and fascinating details we would have undoubtedly overlooked as unwitting tourists. Finally, we'd opted for the Hidden Alleyways and Passages tour and it did exactly what it says on the tin. We wandered down tucked-away paths that I never would have thought were accessible to the public (let alone take me anywhere desirable). If you're visiting Charleston and looking for an affordable way to learn about the city and obtain a deeper appreciation for its rich history, I unhesitatingly recommend Lowcountry Walking Tours.

Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! The tour was interesting and informative! Highly recommend!read more

WOW. What an incredible ghost tour. Gothic Gia was super knowledgeable of the history of…read moreCharleston. She showed us where potential ghosts reside. The tour took 2 hours and involves a far amount of walking. Gothic Gia was kind enough to send a text to us before the tour to confirm that we were set for the tour. She also called personally when we ran a bit late for the tour (how kind and attentive)!

Adam was so knowledgeable, and a great story teller! We would definitely recommend this tour…read morecompany, and would do it again if we went back to Charleston!

Great little bus tour of Charleston! My wife and I were visiting, and quite frankly it was too hot…read moreand too humid to walk around. So, we opted for an air conditioned bus tour which gave us the historic highlights and a great overview of the various neighborhoods. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed her friendliness and helpful bits and pieces of information. There were points of interest that we later came back to on foot, so the bus tour gave us some good information to help narrow down what we might be interested in.

As a native Charlestonian, I was looking forward to a girls-group excursion - a local field trip of…read moresorts. Little did I know that I would learn so much about the city that I have lived in my entire life! Our tour guide, Kim, was welcoming, knowledgeable, and humorous. On every street I learned something new. The tour bus is comfy, clean, and air-conditioned (a must in the Lowcountry). I need to go on the tour again so my brain can retain some of my new-found historical facts. Thank you, Charms of Charleston, for a memorable day.

We did the tour out to Morris Island and our crew took excellent care of us- Aaron gave us some…read morehistory as we passed boats docked, the sailboat junk-harbor, historic info on the Battery and some of the houses. As well as insight to the storms that have beat well over that seawall. Some interesting info about the civil war and who really fired the first shot... rebels. It really was a nice ride out to the island and then we were off the boat following the shark teeth finding expert- who I can't remember his name. I found a small amount of teeth- but I did find a megalodon tooth! Not fully intact- but STILL- how cool. I also murdered my cell phone- don't ask. I found a keyhole sea urchin (something most people think are sand-dollars) and a couple shells to keep. 90 minutes on island flew by and we were back on the boat in shade enjoying the wind as we returned. I 100% recommend going with this company! Thank you Adventure Harbor Tours!

Captain Howard (the owner of Adventure Harbor Tours) definitely made our trip to Charleston an…read moreunforgettable experience! The purpose of our trip to Charleston was to take my cancerous dog Charlie to enjoy beach run one more time. Given that most of the beaches require dogs on leash, a visit to Morris Island (which is uninhabited and only accessible by boat ) quickly got on our wish list. Unfortunately because one of my 3 dogs on this trip has small dog syndrome and couldn't stop barking at the other well-behaved dog brought by other passengers on the boat, we decided to leave the tour so that we don't spoil other people's fun. For his love of dogs, Captain Howard graciously offered to make a special arrangement for us. He asked us to come back the next day and had Captain Aaron taken us (just us!) on a 3-hour trip to Morris Island. I thought the private tour was gonna cost us an arm and a leg, but he charged us regular tour price per person for two (and dogs for free). Captain Aaron was informative and friendly. In addition to the fun facts and history, he told us where to go on high tide when we got to the island. Charlie and my other two dogs were overjoyed when they realized they could run free on the island!! They ran in and out of water, played fetch on the beach, and enjoyed the rare sunshiny day. Captain Howard was absolutely right--Morris Island is truly Disney World for dogs! We had three exhausted but very happy dogs by the end of the visit. More importantly, it meant a lot to me to check running freely on beach off Charlie's bucket list. From a dog lover to another dog lover, I thank Captain Howard for his kindness. I highly recommend Adventure Harbor Tours. It is a tour company full of fun and heart!

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.

Excellent walking tour with Mark Jones. Nice pace and he found the shady patches for most of the…read morewalk. He was well informed, led the group well and shared a lot of interesting and fun facts and history about Charleston. It is clear he loves his city and history. Definitely recommend his tour.

We had to change our reservation 30 minutes before the start and there was no issue!!! They were…read morepleasant and accommodating. Today we took our tour with Amy. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Change in our meeting place was sent via a text message prior to the start. Would highly recommend!!