Black History Tours Of Charleston
Charleston’s African-American history is rich and varied, and a knowledge of this half of the city’s past is vital to a full understanding of Charleston and the lowcountry.
Several walking tours, mostly offered by general-interest tour companies, offer an overview of Charleston’s Black history as seen from downtown, focused on African-American people’s lives while enslaved and in freedom.
For a more expansive view of the area’s Black history and culture, take one of the bus tours offered by one of the local companies specializing in African-American and Gullah history. These can cover a wider array of sights than a walking tour, and some include a look into the history and culture of the communities on Charleston’s nearby islands.
See also:
– Things to do in Charleston
– Things to do near Charleston
– Charleston’s museums
– Charleston events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Black History Tours In Charleston With A Specialist Tour Company
With Frankly Charleston Black History Tours
– Charleston Walking Tour: The Other Charleston
Adults $32, children $22
Walking tour exploring the history of Charleston’s historically-Black Wraggborough neighborhood.
– Black History & Sightseeing Ride-Walk Tour
Adults $32, children $22
Walking tour of a Charleston neighborhood exploring its Black history, with a short ride to get there.
With Gullah Tours
$25 per person, or $625 for a private tour
Bus tour exploring Charleston’s Black history sites and the language and culture of the Gullah people.
With Sites and Insights Tours
– 1 Hr Charleston Black History, Gullah Geechee & Porgy & Bess Tour
$20 per person
Bus tour of downtown Charleston’s Black history sites and the Gullah culture.
– 2 Hr Charleston Black History, Gullah Geechee & Porgy & Bess Tour
$25 per person
Longer bus tour of downtown and peninsular Charleston’s Black history sites and the Gullah culture.
– 2.5 Hr Charleston Black History, Gullah Geechee and Porgy & Bess, Sea Island Tour (City/Island Tour)
$40 per person
Bus tour exploring the Black history and culture of peninsular Charleston, and also of James and Johns Islands.
– 2 Hr Sea Island Tour (James & Johns Island)
$40 per person
Bus tour focused on the Black history and culture of James and Johns Islands.
– 2 Hr Charleston Amen Church Tour
$25 per person
Bus tour of Charleston’s historic Black and White houses of worship.
Charleston Black History Tours With A General-Interest Tour Company
With Broad Street Biz
From $150 for six people
Tour exploring the creation of Dubose Heyward’s novel Porgy and George Gershwin’s subsequent opera, and the Gullah culture from which it drew.
With Bulldog Tours
– Charleston’s African American History and Heritage
Adults $37, children $27
Walking tour of significant Black history sights in Charleston.
Private custom group tour focused on the topics of your choice.
With Exclusively Charleston
– African American Cultural Tour
From $125 per hour for 2 people
Private car tour exploring the arts, crafts and culture of the Gullah people, also visiting Boone Hall Plantation.
With Old Walled City Walking Tours
Adults $35, children $8
Walking tour exploring the history of enslavement and the antebellum period in Charleston.
From $170
Customizable private tour of Charleston, up to a full day in length.
With Tour Charleston
– Lost Stories of Black Charleston
Adults $32, children $22
Walking tour exploring Charleston’s Black history and culture.
Private group tour aimed at children.
– Private or Corporate Group Tour
Private customizable tour tailored to the interests of your group.
With Walk Charleston History
– Porgy and Bess: The Charleston Influence
Walking tour focused on the sites and people featured in Dubose Heyward’s Porgy and the opera based upon it.