Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour
Overview
This small group guided tour provides from a native's perspective a comprehensive overview of Columbia’s rich history, architectural beauty, and cultural landmarks, all within a moderately paced, two-hour walk. During your adventure, hear about the 1865 Burning of Columbia, see the scars of battle, and learn about where the Civil War actually began. You will walk in the footsteps of famous Generals, politicians, Civil Rights leaders, US Presidents, and even a Pope! This tour is great for history buffs, families with children, visitors and locals alike. Enjoy your journey through this historic Southern city! Need a customized or private tour?
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Museums and attractions along the route
Meeting Location
1200 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1332 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Tour ends on the 1300 block of Main Street.
What To Expect
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South Carolina State House
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (pass by)
Town Theatre (pass by)
University of South Carolina
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
McKissick Museum
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
First Presbyterian Church (pass by)
First Baptist Church (pass by)
Tunnel Vision Mural (pass by)
Never Bust Chain (pass by)
Nickelodeon Theatre (pass by)
Columbia Museum of Art
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boyd Plaza (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Tour Guide.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
- Museums and attractions along the route.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Museums and attractions along the route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
