Charleston: Historic District & French Quarter Private Tour Charleston: Downtown and French Quarter Private Guided Tour
ID: GYG503285-887429
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Charleston's Historic District, French Quarter, and the quaint harbor town of Mount Pleasant on this private guided tour
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!
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup available within Charleston city limits
Meet at the Charleston Visitor Center. The Visitor’s Center has a large surface lot and a parking garage. It is across from the Charleston Museum.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off within Charleston city limits
- Private guide
- Bottled water
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.
