Charleston: History, Gardens & Architecture 2 Hour Tour
ID: GYG876980-1380038
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Charleston's fascinating history on a guided walking tour. Enter historic buildings, marvel at the architecture, and hear stories from colonial times, the Civil War, and modern preservation.
Step into Charleston’s past as you explore its rich historical tapestry through a walking tour of its most iconic buildings. We'll enter historic buildings and churches, marvel at unique architecture, hear stories of Charleston's past from colonial times through Civil War to modern preservation. Sites include Dock Theatre (entrance if possible), St. Michael's Church (entrance if possible), Old Exchange & Provost, Rainbow Row, The Battery, Washington Square & more.
Led by a local Charlestonian and professional tour guide, this small group walking tour will cross cobblestone streets and cut through back alleys, all while discovering the hidden gems, beautiful mansions, elegant churches, and a few graveyards of Charleston's historic center.
(While the buildings are open to the public, all entrances are subject to availability as these are working churches in use by their congregations.)
Highlights
- Discover the oldest surviving public building in South Carolina
- Marvel at the pastel-colored historic homes on Rainbow Row
- Walk along the Battery to see Fort Sumter from afar and discuss the Civil War.
- Go inside America's first building designed for theater performances (when open)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour meets INSIDE Washington Square Park (98 Meeting Street) (map) Look for your guide next to the statue of George Washington. There are many other tour companies operating in the area, so be sure to look for Eric inside the park!
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
