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Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge that I have obtained from that hard work and pass it off to you on the tour. Because I limit the number of guests to 12 and offer a tour that is 45 minutes longer than most in town, you will receive a degree of exclusivity and historical depth that is far greater than what is offered by the larger tour companies in Charleston.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This building has four small white Ionic Greek columns in front. It is now a graphic design center for the city of Charleston and not open to the public. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the building. It is directly across the street from Hibernian Hall and the pink Mills House Hotel.
This tour ends on the Battery near the iconic Rainbow Row section of Charleston.
Itinerary
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1
The historic Mills House Hotel played an important role in the early part of the American Civil War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Dock Street Theater
Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it's history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, circa 1712
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Historic square in Charleston with multiple monuments.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Charleston City Hall
Learn about the evolution of this beautiful building that once served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Charleston County Courthouse
Learn about what was once the old South Carolina statehouse.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St. Michael's Church
Learn about the fascinating history of Charleston's oldest church edifice, completed in 1761.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
See where George Washington stayed while visiting Charleston in 1791.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
See the last public building built by the British in North America and where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10
Learn about the rich history of French Huguenot's in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Take in the beauty and charm of the French Quarter in Charleston.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Learn about the building where the seeds of disunion were sown and hear about America's connection to Greek Revival architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Fort Sumter National Monument
See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! We do not go out to the fort, we take a look at it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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 poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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