This tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped found Charleston and the United States.
Did you know, without the pirates and patriots of Charleston, the United States may not exist today?
We start our experience in front of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of Charleston’s oldest and most historical buildings. Learn about George Washington’s visit in 1791, and the dungeon’s prisoners who met their fate.
Next, we venture down East Bay Street, passing Rainbow Row. Behold gorgeous mansions, and witness breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden. Walk in the footsteps of pirates and their captors.
Next, we turn inward and walk through Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood. Learn about the man George Washington and Thomas Jefferson said was the true father of America.
Last, we venture back to our starting point, passing by the Four Corners of the Law and the shops and residences on Broad Street.
Posted By : lorij379
Fantastic guide and fascinations history told by a master storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed getting local history; the stories really brought the city to life.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 14:25:08 
Posted By : Kelley_C
Extremely knowledgeable guide who intertwined the history of Charleston with application to today’s world. The love for the city of a Charleston was obvious!
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 09:25:57 
Posted By : Lauren_T
Lawrence was incredibly knowledgeable and animated which enhanced the history of a beautiful city. Highly recommend booking and jumping into the prelude of a wonderful story.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 09:38:29
Posted By : FrequentTraveler1986
Amazing your arranged by our hotel. We had a small group and felt like a personal tour. He was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
Yes he did run over on the time but asked us first. We didn’t mind at all.
He also gave great advice about what else to see in town and where to eat.
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 09:31:40
Posted By : gracemG1765MV
I've been on a lot of walking tours in a lot of cities across the world. Larry and the Holy City History Tour was easily the best one ever! I booked this tour because of the emphasis on storytelling and Larry delivered. The stories were interesting and new, despite having spent a decent amount of time in Charleston (we're from Columbia, SC down the road). Larry shared great information and also showed how that history has shaped the world around us and is relevant today. I can't recommend this tour enough. Next time I'm in town, I'm going to call Larry up for a beer or two!
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Posted On : 2024-01-30 12:16:31
Posted By : jjO8402FU
The guide Larry…a historical American treasure. Just great. Really enjoyed the architecture and stories.
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Posted On : 2023-11-17 13:15:10
Posted By : Crystal_W
I learned so much!! This tour was amazing!!! This tour guide is one of a kind. He shares his knowledge of the history of Charleston in a very engaging way. I highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2023-06-15 09:11:37
Posted By : jaimef1962
I have taken many tours, both walking and driving, but have to say that our tour guide, Larry, was amazing. We reserved a 2 hour walking tour and wished it would have been 8 hours. If you find yourself in Charleston, don't pass up the opportunity to hire Larry. An encyclopedia of local and historical information.
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Posted On : 2023-01-08 10:28:47
Posted By : Sharon L
we have visited Charleston many time so it was really nice that our guide taylores our tour to us. we We talked about the beginnings of Charleston and its early history. Very interesting and inspired us to do further research
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Posted On : 2022-09-28 13:01:47
Posted By : dlholiday
Larry was a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Take this tour if you want to do a deeper dive on Charleston history. This is not just a collection of interesting anecdotes - you get a story. We passed a Gullah Geechee tour operator who told us that Larry was the only white tour guide that he trusted - so that might tell you something.
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Posted On : 2022-06-13 10:48:33
