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Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat the crowds in a comfortable full sized weatherproof SUV. Experience Charleston your way as Jeff and his team tailor your private tour to suit your own personal interests. As licensed tour guides since 1997, Jeff and his team provide a unique narrative on the city's history, eclectic architecture, culture, and even the natural world. You will not only visit the must-see places but also get off the beaten path and get closer to less touristy nooks that are off limits to carriage and bus tours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off at downtown Charleston locations. I do not pick-up or drop-off at the Charleston International Airport, North Charleston, Summerville, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, John's Island, Goose Creek, or Kiawah Island.
Itinerary
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Charleston Waterfront Park (Pass by)
Waterfront Park is a picturesque destination that offers sightseers a breathtaking panoramic view of Charleston harbor. Here you get unobstructed views of the Ravenel Bridge, the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point, and Fort Sumter.
Admission ticket free -
1Dock Street Theater
In 1736, the Dock Street Theatre opended. The Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Citadel (Pass by)
Founded in 1842, The Citadel is one of six senior military colleges and with over 2300 in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, the Citadel is one of the largest uniformed bodies in the U.S. with the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The college is located on a 300 acres along the banks of the Ashely River.
Admission ticket free -
Rainbow Row (Pass by)
Rainbow is the longest continuous cluster of intact Georgian row houses in America. Highlighted by beautiful pastel colors it is one of the most photographed parts of the city.
Admission ticket free -
2Battery & White Point Gardens
Located at the tip of the peninsula, or what locals like to say "where the Ashley and Cooper rivers come together and form the Atlantic Ocean." Also known as Oyster Point, the location provides beautiful views of Fort Sumter and the harbor. Overlooking the park are some of Charleston's most impressive southern Mansions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Michael's Church (Pass by)
St. Michael's Church, circa 1761 is the oldest church in downtown charleston and represents ecclesiastical law at the Four Corners of Law. The churchyard is resting place of two signers of the U.S. Constitution, John Rutledge and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
Admission ticket free -
Charleston City Hall (Pass by)
Built on the site of a colonial marketplace, this Adamesque building initially served as The First Bank of the United States. In 1818, it became the City Hall and now represents municipal law at the Four Corners of Law. One of the most beautiful buildings in the city, it was constructed between 1801 and 1804 on a site set aside as part of the civic square laid out in the Grand Modell, the 17th century plan of the city.
Admission ticket free -
Hampton Park (Pass by)
At 60 acres, this beautiful park is the largest on the peninsula. Once the site of the Washington Race Course, today centuries old Live Oaks and Southern Magnolia trees encircle it's lush gardens
Admission ticket free -
Charleston County Courthouse (Pass by)
This neoclassical building was designed by Irish architect James Hoban and is likely the model for Hoban's most famous building, the U.S. White House, both buildings are modeled after the Leinster House, the current seat of the Irish Parliament in Dublin.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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