Charleston Historic City Tour by Comfortable Small-Group Van
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Experience Charleston on a relaxed 1.5-hour small-group city tour designed for comfort and storytelling. Tours are limited to just 12 guests, offering a more personal experience than the large tour buses commonly seen around the city.
Travel through Charleston’s most iconic neighborhoods with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s history to life. See Rainbow Row, the waterfront mansions along The Battery, the oak-lined streets of South of Broad, the French Quarter, historic churches, cobblestone alleys, and the College of Charleston campus. You will also pass the Four Corners of Law, one of the city’s most significant landmarks.
Routes and sites visited may vary daily due to traffic, weather, or special events. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and travelers seeking a smooth, informative overview of Charleston in a smaller group setting.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Professional tour guide/driver
- All taxes and fees
- True small-group experience
- Climate controlled transportation
- Charleston sightseeing tour in a luxurious Sprinter van
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food or drinks
- Custom pick-ups
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Charleston's oldest church. It is incredibly historic and beautiful.
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Stop 2
The market is one of Charleston's most popular destinations. It was a former meat and farmers market. It is now a hotspot for shopping and tourism. It is filled with shops, restaurants, bars and sweetgrass baskets.
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Stop 3
Rainbow Row is one of the most picturesque places in the entire city. It is a row of houses that are painted in beautiful pastel colors in the charming neighborhood known as South of Broad.
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Stop 4
Saint Philip's Church is Charleston's oldest congregation and most recognized church building. With a plethora of history and architectural beauty it truly stands out.
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Stop 5
Charleston's most beautiful public park. The battery is a former defense for Charleston during the Civil War. It is now a memorial park and the former location of pirate executions.
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Stop 6
The only waterfront house museum in Charleston. This iconic and historic house is situated near the sea wall and overlooks the Charleston harbor.
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Stop 7
The college of Charleston is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in America dating back to 1770. The campus is historic and aesthetically pleasing.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
The tour departs from the Charleston Visitors Center at 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29464. Boarding starts at 12:15pm on the bus shed side of the Charleston Visitors Center. There is paid parking on site.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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From $43.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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