Discover Charleston’s Historic District, French Quarter, and the quaint harbor town of Mount Pleasant on this private guided tour

 

EXPERIENCE:

Stops on your tour will include:

The Battery – visit this defensive seawall along Charleston Harbor

White Point Garden – a public park since 1837, it was used to store artillery during the Civil War

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon – one of only four remaining structures where the US Constitution was ratified in 1788 as well as Charleston’s most common destination for public slave auctions

Marion Square – established as a parade ground for state arsenal and named for one of the founders of modern guerrilla warfare during the Revolution

King Street – originally the main route of the city, now the upscale shopping street of Charleston

Rainbow Row – a group of 13 picturesque homes and storefronts along the Cooper River

Architectural overview of historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries (entry not included)

Edmonston-Alston House

Aiken-Rhett House

Joseph Manigault House

Heyward-Washington House

Nathaniel Russell House

Williams Mansion

Charleston Waterfront

Waterfront Park Pier – originally home to wharfs and shipping terminals, now a lovely park with a wide pier that juts out into the harbor, perfect for relaxing and taking in the view

Gadsden’s Wharf – the first destination for an estimated 100,000 enslaved Africans during the peak of the international slave trade

Old Mount Pleasant

The Old Village sits on the Charleston harbor and is known for its beautiful homes, moss-draped live oak trees and a small-town feel. The Old Village claims some of the best waterfront views of the Charleston area.

Shem Creek – this popular waterfront destination with it’s own 2200-ft boardwalk is a favorite for locals, shrimpers and dolphins as well!

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Take in the city’s highlights like The Battery, King Street, and Marion Square
Step back in time with an architectural overview of 18th and 19th century homes
Discover the picturesque streets and homes of the Mount Pleasant village
Try to catch a glimpse of a dolphin at the Shem Creek Boardwalk

 

 

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