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Offered in: English
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Alcoholic beverages is strictly for 18 years old and above only
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Overview
Tour with us with confidence that you are touring with the best in the business. Our guides are licensed by the city and are Palmetto Guild Certified. Our guides are full time veterans with 90 years combined experience in the industry. We strive every time to provide our guests a tour experience that edifies, entertains and informs.
Since we are fluent in all topics related to Charleston, no two tours are alike, taking into consideration the interests of our guests, the weather, and physical disabilities. We can talk pirates to pyracanthas, Revolution to Regency style. Come along and learn Charleston's rich and complex story from engaging and knowledgeable guides with a passion for Charleston, America's Most Historic City!
Questions are encouraged!
Meeting points
We meet at the Historic Charleston Foundation Gift Shopat the corner of Meeting Street and Chalmers Street, which is cobblestone.
The Old Exchange and Provost (1771)was built to collect tarriffs and fees at the port. A building of National importance, it was here that South Carolina declared independence in 1776. The British used it as a prison from 1780-1782, the Constitution was here ratified, ans Ptrdident George Washington was entertained in 1791.
7 minutes
Rainbow Row
This row of 18th century buildings in the Georgian and Jacobean styles looked out at wharves on the harbor. In the 1930s the dilapidated buildings were restored as residences and are perhaps the first successful venture in Charleston's early preservation movement.
5 minutes
St. Michael's Church
Charleston's oldest church (1761) is substantially intact to its 18th century design. Some windows feature stained glass by Louis Tiffany and Company. Two signers of the Constitution arelaid to rest in the graveyard. Notably, the church bells have crossed the Atlantic Ocean five times!
8 minutes
Dock Street Theater
in 1937, the Work Projects Administration created a play house in the style of the eighteenth century. Research had proven that the first dedicated theater space in British North America, also called the Dock Street Theater, was built on the very same ground in 1736.
10 minutes
St. Philip's Church
The oldest congregation, founded 1680. National figures, including a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a signer of the Constitution, are laid to rest in the graveyard. St Philip's has worshiped at this sight since 1723.
10 minutes
Circular Congregational Church
This congregation has worshipped at the same site since 1681. The Church of the Colonial Townspeople has fine slate tombsones from the eighteenth century.
15 minutes
The Powder Magazine
Built to house gunpowder in 1713, it is the oldest public use structure between St Augustine and Williamsburg.
5 minutes
Nathaniel Russell House
We walk through the garden, the design of landscape architect Loutrell Briggs. The house is perhaps the finest Adams/Federal style house available to tour in the country.
10 minutes
Battery & White Point Gardens
We stop at Charleston'd historic waterfront to discuss the Battle of Fort Sumter (1861) and the Battle of Fort Sullivan (1776). We admire and discuss the grand waterfront homes built as party palaces for the winter season prior to the Civil War.
15 minutes
Gibbes Museum of Art (Pass By)
The Gibbes has been procuring Southern Art since 1858, and has an exceptional collection of miniature and full length portraits from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Pink House Gallery
Charleston's oldest surviving entertainment venue, it was originally a tavern. Some sources date it as early as 1686. Its name derives not from the pink paint job, but rather the boldly pink coral rock of which it is constructed.
5 minutes
The Powder Magazine
This unique building was built specifically for gunpowder storage. Walls are 35" thick of brick, but the vaulted ceilings are just 2 bricks thick in the top, designed to blow up and not out in case of exposure. This Colonial Military Museum has been operated by the Colonial Dames since 1905.
5 minutes
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
January 06100% refund
January 07No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her
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Good tour experience
Published on Nov, 2024
Al is a great tour guide of his hometown. He was very knowledgeable about it which made the walk more enjoyable and informative. Four on the tour which made it nice...we asked lots of questions and made it more interesting
Entertaining
Published on Sep, 2024
He was very knowledgeable to the history of Charleston. The tour lasted right at 2 hours and was a breeze.
Great tour of Charleston
Published on Sep, 2024
Amazing tour with lots of great information and a fun tour guide! The stops were amazing and he answered all questions well. Definitely recommend going
It’s a 10!
Published on Apr, 2024
The tour was amazing. Eric Wright was our guide. He focused on architecture as well as history. He was knowledgeable. Had a nice way of presenting the information. Friendly.
History, stories, and gardens.
Published on Apr, 2024
Al was the best. Superb knowledge and non stop entertaining stories. Without reservations highly recommend this tour.
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