Charleston in a Nutshell Private Driving Tour

Beat the crowds and experience Charleston your way with a personal stress free private driving tour in a weatherproof air conditioned full-sized SUV. Explore places off limits to carriages and buses.
Join certified guide Jeff Zimmerman and experience Charleston like a local as he takes you to the city's most beloved landmarks. On this three hour private driving tour you'll discover all the things that make Charleston special. Join Jeff as you learn about the city's rich history, diverse culture, stately architecture, and picturesque natural world.

The tour includes stopping at Joe Riley Waterfront Park where you'll get breathtaking panoramic views of Charleston harbor, including views of the Ravenel Bridge and Yorktown aircraft carrier. Here, you'll also visit the famous pineapple water fountain. Your tour also includes a visit the French Quarter where you pass by the historic Dock Street Theatre. The Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances.

The tour also includes going south of Broad Street and a stop at the historic Battery or what locals like to say "Where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean." Here you will see some of the most beautiful mansions in the south and get unobstructed views of the harbor, including Fort Sumter.

See Rainbow Row, Charleston's most photographed landmark. These charming row houses along the waterfront are the longest continuous cluster of Georgian row houses in America and are a spectacular site to see. Here you'll learn about the birthplace of preservation and will have opportunities to take your own photos.

See historic Broad Street and pass by the Four Corners of Law, which includes the City Hall, St. Michaels Church, the County Court House, and the historic United States Post Office. Also on Broad Street, you will see the John Rutledge House, the Edward Rutledge House, and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

See and learn about Charleston many museums, including the Charleston Museum, America's oldest museum. You will also see and learn about the Aiken-Rhett House, the Nathaniel Russell House, the Heyward-Washington House, and the Joseph Manigault House.

See the College of Charleston. The College of Charleston is the oldest institution of higher learning in South Carolina and is one of the most beautiful campuses in America. Your tour also includes a visit to the Citadel, one of six senior military colleges in the United States.

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.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.