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Discover Charleston's History Tour

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover Charleston's History Tour

About this activity

Discover the history and secrets of America's most historic city. Stories from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Pirate history of Charleston as well as some haunted areas as well.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Charleston Historic Tours and Transportation

Ages: Adults (10–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

    Passing by

    also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a historic building at East Bay and Broad Streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1767–1771, it has served a variety of civic institutional functions, including notably as a prisoner of war facility operated by British forces during the American Revolutionary War.

  2. Rainbow Row

    10 min

    Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street. The name Rainbow Row was coined after the pastel colors they were painted as they were restored in the 1930s and 1940s.

  3. Battery & White Point Gardens

    Passing by

    The Battery is a landmark defensive seawall and promenade in Charleston, South Carolina. Named for a pre–Civil War coastal defense artillery battery originally built by the British at the site, it stretches along the lower shores of the Charleston peninsula, bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, which meet here to form Charleston Harbor.

  4. Heyward-Washington House

    Passing by

    The Heyward-Washington House is a historic house museum at 87 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1772, it was home to Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and was where George Washington stayed during his 1791 visit to the city.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    One of the fascinating houses of Charleston, Known for its iron work on the gate. Also a story of honor and deceit, boarding school and more

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • The Ryder Hotel
  • The Elliott House Inn
  • The Vendue - Charleston's Art Hotel
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District
  • Market Pavilion Hotel
  • The Restoration Charleston
  • The Loutrel
  • Indigo Inn
  • Hotel Bella Grace/Charleston Historic District
  • The Pinch Charleston
  • Hotel Operis, Autograph Collection

and 29 more pickup points

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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