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The Best of Charleston: History, Culture & Architecture Tour

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We pride ourselves on researched history and anecdotes of the city and its people. We try to tailor the tour to our guests' interests and make connections to further explain Charleston's history and make it fun.....not just another boring history lesson! Come see what makes Charleston such special place to visit. Whether being your first visit or your twentieth, Charleston always has more to see and learn! We keep learning as well!
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Departure Point

122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA We meet on the north side of the building. There is a tree and two park benches next to a Gillon Street (cobblestone).

Return Details

122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA We meet on the north side of the building. There is a tree and two park benches next to a Gillon Street (cobblestone).

  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Our starting point is one of the most historical buildings in South Carolina, c. 1771. The Declaration of Independence was read here in 1776, it was used a British prison for roughy two years during the American Revolution, US Constitution ratified in SC in 1788, George Washington was entertained during week-long visit in May 1791, plus many more events.
    15 minutes
  • Rainbow Row, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    See the longest row of attached Georgian row houses in the country. These were mariner's stores in the 18th & 19th centuries. Restored in the 1930's during Charleston's preservation efforts to a bright Caribbean color scheme.
    5 minutes
  • Old Slave Mart Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Known as Ryan's Slave Mart in the 1850's, this building was an auction site of the interstate slave trade. We will speak about Charleston's role in the slave trade. The City of Charleston operates the museum and tours are available on site. We do not enter the building.
    10 minutes
  • French Huguenot Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    A beautiful Gothic Revival building from 1845 houses one of the only practicing Huguenot (French Protestant) in the country.
    5 minutes
  • Dock Street Theater, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Entrance depending on availabilty. Built on the site of the first theater in the British colonies, The Dock Street Theatre, c. 1937 was restored from the old Planter's Hotel, c. 1809. The Charleston Stage company operates as the largest professional theater company in South Carolina. Roughly 120 performances take place every year.
    10 minutes
  • Charleston City Hall, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    This building sets on one the "Four Corners of Law", named by Robert Ripley (Ripley's Believe it or Not). Built in 1801 as a bank, City Hall has been as such since 1818 and is one of the oldest continuously run city hall's in the country. During the weekdays, visitors can enter the council chamber and see their collection, complimentary.
    2 minutes
  • St. Michael's Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Entrance depending on availability. Oldest house of worship in the city, c.1761. We speak about Charleston's religious history of the past and present. The building has much of the original woodwork and beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows. John Rutledge and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, US Constitution signers, are buried in the churchyard.
    15 minutes
  • Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    We enter the garden of this beautiful Federal style townhouse built in 1808 and owned by Nathaniel Russell. Reigning from Rhode Island, he was a wealthy merchant involved in shipping.
    10 minutes
  • Edmondston-Alston House, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    We walk up on the High Battery wall to take a look at the waterfront mansions and discuss the beginning of the Civil War. Ft Sumter is in view. The Edmonston Alston House has been in the family since 1838 and was a site where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Ft. Sumter with other onlookers.
    10 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Pamela_D
23 Apr 2023
Fin was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable, excited, lighthearted,. He made the tour! His passion for the city of Charleston was evident at all times!
MARK_C
15 Apr 2023
Fin gave us a great historical perspective of the people, streets and buildings of Charleston. He loved taking questions and his background as an educator came through. Great way to learn about the city and American history.
live2love_love2live
11 Apr 2023
Brian was an all-around great tour guide with extensive knowledge about the history, architecture, and people. We had a wide range of ages in our walking group and he was engaging and considerate to all. A definite if you don’t mind walking and learning!
This tour in Charleston is organized by Charleston Sole Walking Tours

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