Charleston is one of the USA’s oldest cities – discover the South Carolina port city with a historic tour.
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Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the oldest cities in the US and rich with history. Tour the city’s centuries-old architecture with a local guide to get an overview on this historic town, passing by the famous cobblestone streets and pastel-coloured historic homes. There are a number of different tours to choose from that explore historic Charleston, from walking tours to bus trips, and even pub crawls with history thrown in. Here are three of the best.
Charleston: History and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
At just 25 bucks, this walking tour of Charleston is good value. Over the space of 1.5 hours, the local guide will take you on an immersive history and architecture walking tour through Charleston’s secret alleys and colorful corridors led by an expert local guide. You’ll visit local landmarks like the Old Exchange, Dock St Theatre & St Michael’s Church (entrance is included), and hear fascinating stories of Charleston’s past. Along the way, you’ll also see the historic homes and buildings of Charleston, with beautiful ironwork on centuries-old gates. The tour ends with a more modern addition to Charleston, the famous Pineapple Fountain that opened in 1990. From $25.00.
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Charleston: Historic City Highlights Guided Bus Tour
If you want to tick off a lot of the sights of Charleston and only have limited time, then this historic bus tour makes a lot of sense. In 1.5 hours you’ll get to visit more than 100 points of interest in Charleston’s historic district, passing by highlights such as The Battery Sea Wall and Rainbow Row. A local guide is on hand to explain the history of the city and the landmarks that you will pass, with some fun tales and anecdotes to really bring the history to life. Other highlights include the Four Corners of Law, the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets in Charleston, and the Old Market Area. From $37.10.
Book at Getyourguide.com
Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
Bringing a bit of added merriment to Charleston’s history, this is a tour with a twist. Essentially a history walking tour, you’ll be sampling some of Charleston’s best brews too, beginning with a beer and an overview of the city’s past in one of its best pubs. Then its on to the famous alleyways and cobblestone streets of Charleston, visiting cultural sites including the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and the Dock Street Theater. Snacks are included in the price but you’ll have to buy your own beers. The tour ends at the famous Pineapple Fountain. From $32.00.
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