Take a guided walking tour to explore Charleston, and discover the history of pirates and patriots who helped found this city.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Stroll through Charleston’s oldest neighborhood on a guided walking tour, led by an expert guide. Learn about the women and men – both pirates and patriots – who first founded the city, as you discover its highlights.

The tour begins in front of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of Charleston’s oldest and most historical buildings. Continue down East Bay Street, passing Rainbow Row. See period mansions, and admire the views of Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden.

Walk in the footsteps of pirates and their captors, as your guide tells you stories of looting and plundering. Wander the streets and alleys of Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood. Learn about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the founding of America.

Head back to the starting point, passing the Four Corners of the Law and the shops and residences on Broad Street. Your experience includes entrance to both the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Philip Simmons House.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy a historical walking tour with an expert guide
Admire beautiful mansions and breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor
Stand on the same ground where pirates and robber barons met their fate
Learn about the prisoners who were held in the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Hear tales of George Washington’s visit to Charleston in 1791

 

 

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