Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Overview
Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.
What's Included
- Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
- Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
- 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
- Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
160 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Tour Charleston (pass by)
Charleston City Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heyward-Washington House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Slave Mart Museum
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charleston Waterfront Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-11709P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
- Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House.
- 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour.
- Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Experience Mother Emanuel A.M. E. Church stories that have faded from memory over the centuries.
- Walk by historical Charleston sites such as Old Slave Mart Museum and the Heyward-Washington House
- 2-hour Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
- Tours narrated by writer, historian, educator, and licensed tour guide, Damon Fordham
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
