CHARLESTON HISTORY TOURS
The peninsula is small and almost entirely walkable, which makes the choice between carriage, boat and foot the real decision. These 15 are priced, timed, and clear on how much of the harbour each one reaches.
Ride through 30 blocks of historic Charleston with expert guides, grand homes, church steeples, draft horses, and practical route tips.
“You would truly enjoy the experience, and everyone was so nice and professional. The tour guides are very friendly and informative. Great overall experience 😊”
Explore Charleston’s French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and White Point Garden on a two-hour guided walk with local history and practical tips.
“Really informative, lots of history and information on architecture, why houses were designed like they were, famous people who lived there, and so much more”
Ride through Charleston’s historic district by horse-drawn carriage, with certified guides, landmark views, flexible departures, and practical tips.
“Enjoyable tour with good information and stories. Weather was clear and cool - good for both horses and passengers”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, sunset views, history, seating tips, and honest value advice.
“There was Not enough seating up stairs, over priced water and alcohol drinks. For the price it was ok”
Explore Charleston’s hidden alleys, Rainbow Row, and historic districts on a two-hour small-group walk with a local guide.
“Our guide was so passionate and was committed to telling stories of unsung heroes. He also pointed out trees and plants. We had a few dog pet stops too.”
Review of Charleston’s 90-minute historic harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, 75 landmarks, live narration, dolphins, sunset views, and practical tips.
“I thought the cruise was lovely. Lots of history explained and what a great way to get perspective on the lay of the land. Initially We took our guest to visiting Charleston for the first time to all the places that were pointed out on the tour so they were thrilled to see where they had visited by water vs land. Had terrific seats and on the front of the boat and saw plenty of dolphin… thx to the captain for pointing out so many.”
Explore Charleston with Citadel professor Eric Lager on a small-group walking tour covering the French Quarter, Civil War sites, and 400 years of history.
“This was the most informative tour we took in Charleston! Eric was engaging, knowledgeable, a wonderful storyteller and so willing to answer questions. The time and walking steps flew by as he gave us so much historical, political, religious, and architectural information and insights into life in Charleston.”
Review of Charleston’s one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour, with historic sights, live commentary, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience! Knowledgable guide & very friendly. Gorgeous horse called Ace too. Highly recommended tour.”
Explore Charleston through Lowcountry food, history, and wine on Chef Forrest Parker’s intimate half-day walking tour and cooking class.
“Fabulous way to spend the morning! Chef Forrest was full of knowledge and humor throughout our walk around the French Quarter. He shared culinary history as well, which was incredibly interesting. The food he cooked afterwards for us was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe at home but there’s no way it will be as good.”
See Charleston’s Battery, Rainbow Row, churches, markets, and historic homes on a comfortable 90-minute guided bus tour.
“Bonnie was the ideal guide for our tour. She provided an inclusive perspective to Charleston history as it relates to its culture, history and architecture. An excellent overview while seeing beautiful, historic Charleston.”
Explore Charleston’s Old Walled City on a two-hour history walk with local guides, churches, colonial homes, legends, and practical sightseeing tips.
“Very interesting and informative introduction to Savannah history and historic sites by an informed local.”
Review of Charleston’s two-hour historic walking tour, with Rainbow Row, the Battery, churches, gardens, Powder Magazine, and practical tips.
“You will be standing and walking for 2 hours. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative about Charleston. It is a worthwhile tour. I am so glad we did it.”
Ride through Charleston’s historic district by horse-drawn carriage, with local stories, small groups, flexible departures, and practical tips.
“Easy to purchase tickets online, easy to find, Beautiful day, great ride through historic areas, great tour guide...very funny!”
Review of Charleston’s $45 horse and carriage tour, with historic sights, route details, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent, informative tour. Ricky, our guide, was very knowledgeable and Ironsides, the horse, was a pro.”
Explore Charleston’s landmarks, slavery history, churches, and waterfront on a flexible two-hour walking tour with an expert guide.
“Our guide, Finn was pleasant and knowledgeable. He presented the history of Charleston with enthusiasm and wit. We appreciated him being open and receptive to questions. We loved learning and seeing details around the city that would have otherwise been overlooked. He was also adaptive to work around impending weather conditions. We didn’t mind a few raindrops!”
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