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Charleston Footprints Walking Tours

108 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843-478-4718
Ranked #3 of 95 tours in Charleston
5.0 of 5 stars 280 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Join 7th-generation Charleston native Michael Trouche for the most genuine tour of the enchanting historic city. Discover stunning architecture,...... more » Owner description: Join 7th-generation Charleston native Michael Trouche for the most genuine tour of the enchanting historic city. Discover stunning architecture, glorious gardens, Civil and Revolutionary War sites, cobblestone streets, wrought iron gates, legendary graveyards, and the local flavor of the fabled “Holy City” that no one knows better than Michael, who grew up in the famous "South of Broad" area, and has written two popular books on Charleston, where his family has lived for more than 215 years. « less
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Extremely educated tour guide! Absolutely fantastic! My husband LOVED this tour, and he's not a big fan of these kinds of things. My only complaint is that the price is a TAD higher then some of the other tours...but seeing what we got for the price I really can not complain. Michael really does an incredible job! More

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San Antonio, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

At our innkeeper's suggestion, we made our reservation for Michael's tour for the first morning of our four-day stay in Charleston. It was a great introduction based on his in-depth knowledge and personal history associated with this great city. The tour was very reasonable for what was gleaned from it. Take this tour-- you'll be glad you did! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I took Michael's tour on May 16. The tour's itinerary coupled with Michael's in-depth knowledge of Charleston's history was excellent. I came away with a good understanding of how the city's history shaped its current character. Equally as important, Michael's enthusiasm and personal anecdotes resulted in a pleasant experience that held my interest. More

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Tampa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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My wife and I took Michael's Footprints Tour today (5/23), and we were both very pleased. We got there just a couple of minutes before it took off, but did not feel like we missed anything. I liked the pace, because Michael moved things along in a manner that both covered ground, and also provided much information. Both my wife... More

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Melbourne, Australia.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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My husband and I took this tour with Michael on a Sunday morning. There were ten people, which was a good number as it was never too crowded. We saw many interesting streets, buildings, gardens etc as well as heard lots of history and stories of the different attractions. Michael speaks clearly, with lots of animation and a charming accent.... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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We just our tour today. Amazing! We really loved it. Michael is great. Would definitely recommend. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Excellent tour. Michael was very knowledgeable and engaging. Well worth the money. More

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Oakton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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I don't generally like taking tours with groups of people (usually mediocre, and don't get a true feel for the place), but rather prefer to research and discover on my own. However, the reviews of this tour tempted me to sign up. Simply amazing is all I can say. Michael deserves every accolade this and other websites give to him.... More

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houston
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Michael is a great ambassador for the city, and pokes a little fun at himself by telling funny anecdotes along the way. He touched on all topics of interest to me and my husband: history, architecture, government, arts, religion and of course stories. Michael moves fast and our group was a bit quiet, but I feel that gave Michael more... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW
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We took this tour our first day in Charleston. It was a perfect way to get to know the city. Michael kept us moving in order to have time to show us all the interesting places but we did not feel rushed. He told us great facts about the buildings, the history, the plants and animals of the city. He... More

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