Overview
Find out why Charleston is known as the Holy City on this fascinating guided walking tour featuring insight into the history, architecture, and stories behind several houses of worship.
- Enjoy a peaceful excursion on this fascinating 2-hour guided tour highlighting why Charleston is known as the Holy City
- Learn interesting details about the history, architecture, and stories behind these houses of worship from a local, knowledgeable, and friendly guide
- See 7 churches along the “Miracle Mile,” including St. Philip’s Church, French Huguenot Church, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Circular Congregation Church, among others
- Get a glimpse of other significant landmarks along the way, from Dock Street Theater to the Governor’s House and more
With 400 church steeples dotting the city landscape, it’s no wonder Charleston is known as the Holy City. One way to discover more is on The Sunday Morning Church Walking Tour, a 2-hour trek highlighting several houses of worship.
The peaceful journey gets underway when you meet your guide five minutes before the tour begins at St. Phillip’s Church/West Cemetery across Church Street. After a brief overview, the leisurely excursion covering seven churches within one mile begins.
Along the way, you’ll learn firsthand about the history, architecture, stories, and burial grounds of the different houses of worship, with a chance to peek inside some of the significant structures. Among the highlights you’ll see are the French Huguenot Church, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Circular Congregation Church, among others.
During this fascinating guided walking tour, you’ll get to see and learn about several Charleston landmarks along the way, including the Dock Street Theater, the Governor’s House and Powder Magazine.
