Walk the past through her eyes.
Step behind the famous colorful facades and cobblestones of historic Charleston…
… to uncover the untold stories of the women who truly built the Holy City.
The Perfect Sunday:
Charleston’s Heroines & King Street’s Monthly Celebration of Charleston Culture
Planning to experience King Street’s monthly celebration of Charleston culture? Pair it with our walking tour for the perfect Sunday itinerary! We will kick off our historic journey at Rainbow Row, sharing the incredible stories of the women who shaped our city as we work our way to Washington Square.
starting point
Once our tour concludes at the square, we will take a scenic, 5-minute stroll through American Gardens straight to King Street. You’ll land right at the start of the 2nd Sunday festivities—leaving you perfectly positioned to shop, eat, and enjoy the celebration!
The Tour
One hour, twelve guests, a city retold
Inspired by three generations of women in my own family—my mother, my three sisters, and my two daughters—Charleston’s Hidden Heroines is a privately owned company by a licensed Charleston tour guide offering an exclusive, boutique experience limited to just 12 guests to encourage genuine conversation and connection.
On this engaging one-hour tour, we walk the past through her eyes—delivering the perfect, high-energy burst of storytelling that keeps you completely captivated from the first step to the last without wearing out your feet. Join us for an unforgettable stroll that puts Charleston’s powerful women back on the map!
This tour brings their stories together—women whose vision shaped
possibility, whose strengths carried families and communities, whose
passion sparked change, and whose imperfections remind us of their
humanity.
In weaving these threads, we reveal a Charleston built not only
by grand moments, but by the women whose lives quietly—and powerfully—moved
it forward.
1
Hour casual walk
12
Guests, never more
6
daily tours
Peter Pecorella
Owner & lead tour guide
Your guide
A licensed Charleston guide, and a family of heroines
Charleston’s Hidden Heroines is privately owned and led by a licensed Charleston tour guide. Every walk is guided personally — the group stays small so questions get answered and the conversation keeps going after the last stop.
Walk the past through her eyes.
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"Dont miss this tour!
I'm delighted to say this was my favorite tour while visiting Charleston. The owner/guide is extremely knowledgeable, charming, and a born raconteur - an innate quality most guides don't possess. He not only shared intriquing and fascinating stories about the legendary women who helped make what Charleston is today, his vast wealth of local history is extraordinary. In addition, Peter's humor is natural and genuine. Thus....I highly recommend the Hidden Heroines Tour!"
—Sheri Steiner, Colorado
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"A unique & creative tour!"
“Hidden Heroines is a "must do" tour! You will NOT be disappointed. Peter captivated us from the moment we met him. His wit is both authentic and engaging, and his insightful knowledge of the Charleston female pioneers, as well as general local history, was absolutely stellar. He brought his remarkable stories to life! Women AND men will enjoy this activity very much."
—Janis Petry, Colorado
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"Eye opening!!"
“Woah! Like I said in the title, this tour was genuinely eye opening. If you wanna know the buried history of Charleston women’s stories, this is the tour for you. Changed my perspective on Charleston and in the best way possible.”
—Ollie
What you will see
The walk, stop by stop
Meeting point
Washington Square In Front of George Washington Statue
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Stop two
Broad Street
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Stop three
The Old Slave Mart Museum
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Where we finish
Rainbow Row
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Gallery
Booking
Reserve your walk
Dates, times, and payment are handled through FareHarbor.
Choose a walk below — limited to 12 guests.
October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month
5% of every ticket goes to a local charity
For the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I will be donating 5% of all ticket sales to a local charity.
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