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Your time in Charleston may be
short, and it will be over before you know it, but
the memories will last forever. If you want to make
the most of your short time in Charleston,
Charleston's Finest Guide can help you with some of
the best walking and motorized tour companies in
Charleston that are listed below. We recommend you
book your tours before arriving in Charleston
especially in the high season which is Mar-Jun and
Sep-Oct. Enjoy your stay in Charleston!
Candlelight Tours of Homes
& Gardens
Candlelight Tours of Homes
and Gardens Spring and Fall
147 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-4630
Charleston Walks
those seeking a general overview of
Charleston's most popular sights and history,
The Original Charleston Walk is the perfect
introduction to the city's storied past. This
comprehensive and entertaining presentation
includes accounts of early times in the colony,
the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the
impact of assorted calamities that have
befallen the city.
45 South Market Street, Charleston.
Reservations Required.
843.577.3800 |
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Charleston's Finest Historic Tours
If you can take only one tour, this is it! Combine our historic city mini-bus tour with
the Magnolia Plantation and Garden tour. It's the #1 tour value in Charleston! Free pickup downtown.
375 Meeting Street (Visitors
Center) Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 577-3311
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Ghost Walk Join us
on an eerie journey into Charles
Towne's haunted past as you stroll
18th and 19th century neighborhoods
of the historic district. Stories and
legend of the unusual and
supernatural are combined with the
fun and fascinating history of our
city. Leaves from Church & North Market Street - 8 pm Mon-Sat, 74A North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 720-TOUR (Please call for reservations)
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The Ghosts &
Legends® of Charleston The Ghosts
& Legends® of Charleston . . . Since
1994, The Ghosts & Legends® of
Charleston is the city’s original
year-round ghost walk and remains a perennial
favorite for visitors. The Ghosts &
Legends® of Charleston, the city’s
most popular walking tour, is filled with
traditional ghost stories and legends from
Charleston’s peculiar past. We visit
a haunted restaurant, peek into
Charleston’s oldest graveyards, and duck
into hidden alleys as your guide mingles tales
of the supernatural with eerie anecdotal
history. 45 South Market Street,
Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800 |
Charleston Civil War
Walk The Civil War Walk . . . Hear the
story of Charleston’s role in The War
Between The States. The Ordinance of Secession
(1860), first shots fired on Fort Sumter, and
the surrender of the city are just some of the
highlights on this fascinating walk. We will
discuss what daily life was like living in a
city under siege – the second longest
siege in modern history. We will visit the High
Battery and White Point Gardens where weapons
of war encircle the park. Remember the movie,
Glory? 45 South Market Street, Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800 |
Charleston Historic Homes
Walk Historic Homes Walk . . . Join
us on the Historic Homes of Charleston Tour
for a leisurely stroll along the timeworn
streets of Charleston's Historic District. As
you explore the architecture and flora in the
"South of Broad" residential district, our
expert guides will highlight the most
colorful stories of the Charlestonians who
have lived in these majestic southern homes.
45 South Market Street, Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800 |
Charleston Slavery and
Freedom Walk Slavery and Freedom
Walk . . . Did you know that Charleston was
the largest and most active slave port in
America for well over one hundred years?
Did you also know that the city had one of
the largest free black populations of any
southern city prior to the Civil War? For
guests who want to understand the
challenges of the African-American
experience in the South this unique tour is
a must. 45 South Market Street,
Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800 |
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Charleston Tours
Experience the finest that Charleston has
to offer by bus: Rhett Butler's Old South.
See Rainbow Row, Cobblestone Streets,
French Quarter, Slave Mart, Colonial Lake,
Waterfront Mansions, Catfish Row, Pirates
Gallows, “View the Citadel. Free pick
up and return service from all downtown
hotels and most of the hotels surrounding
Charleston. 545 Savannah Hwy Charleston
(843) 571-0049 |
Charleston
Pirates Charleston's Pirates and
Bucaneers Walk . . . Did you know that
one of the first true South Carolinians
was a pirate? In fact, there was a time
that our bustling seaport was frequented
by many famous pirates more often
associated with the Caribbean. Our guides
will take you to sites where pirates once
caroused with their mates, were
imprisoned, and where they were hanged.
45 South Market Street, Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800. |
Charleston Tea
Plantation A drive from historic
downtown Charleston down Maybank Highway
onto Wadmalaw Island is like a trip back
in time. As you wind along the road look
for our sign on the left hand side of
Maybank Highway. Once you turn into
Charleston Tea Plantation the first
impression will be the sight of hundreds
of thousands of tea plants (camellia
sinensis) over acres and acres of rich
and fertile Lowcountry land. Take a
stroll under the grand oaks that lead you
up to our brand new factory and enjoy the
remarkable views from the porch (rocking
chairs included!) then step inside for a
one of a kind experience. Wednesday
through Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm Sunday:
noon to 4 pm Directions to Charleston Tea
Plantation From Charleston: Take Ashley
River Bridge (US17), stay left to Folly
Rd. (SC171), turn right onto Maybank Hwy.
(SC700) for 18 miles, look for entrance
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Patriots of
Charleston Patriots of
Charleston Walk . . . Along with
Boston, Philadelphia, and New York,
Charles Towne played a pivotal role
in both the Colonial Era and the
American Revolution. Many
Charlestonians were instrumental in
forming our new nation. Our expert
guide will bring the people, and the
violent events of their time, to life
on this Revolutionary two hour tour.
45 South Market Street, Charleston. Reservations Required. 843.577.3800 |
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Classic Carriage Tours
Charleston's most enjoyable tour...always a
classic time!
Olde Towne Carriage Tours
We'll keep you on the edge
of your seat hearing about the history,
ghosts and gossip!
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