Which Walking tour???

We will be visiting Charleston in May and would like to book a walking tour, but we%26#39;re not sure which one is the best one. Could anyone give us some input as to their experiences with the walking tours. How long do they usually last? Also how far in advance should you book? Thanks to all.

Patty

Which Walking tour???

I have taken quite a few different walking tours and have loved each one. They usually take about 2+ hours (if the group is really interested, the guides don%26#39;t mind spending a little more time). They leave from various locations around the city - I%26#39;ve been with a couple of different guides that leave from the Mills House and one that leaves from the park off Broad Street.

All of the guides are well trained and have to be certified (by passing a test after doing coursework) and as each is an individual, you will get something a little different from each guide. I mentioned that since I don%26#39;t think there is one ';best'; tour - they%26#39;ve all been enjoyable and interesting.

You should plan to wear comfortable flat shoes, take sun lotion and a water bottle and use the rest room before the tour as there aren%26#39;t any bathroom breaks. Look under ';Things to Do'; on the left of this page for links to some of the tours. ENJOY!

Which Walking tour???

We took one at night called ';Wicked Walk'; that explained Charleston%26#39;s bawdy past. It was a lot of fun. Also took a Ghost Walk and that was fun too. One left from Market St. and the other I%26#39;m not sure about. It might have been Meeting St. There are lots of brochures around in hotels describing these walks. We booked one the same day and the other the day before. This was last week but as the season progresses things will get busier.