Getting there is half the fun.
There seems to be no better way to see all the sites in the Charleston are than to embark on one of the many sightseeing tours. Whether by land or sea, Charleston offers plenty of special interest tours to learn all of the rich history of the area. Whether you prefer to stroll down quaint alleyways by foot or trot through the streets in a carriages, all paths lead visitors on an unforgettable journey back in time. You'll be entertained and enlightened by knowledgeable guides giving tours on foot, by carriage, by van - even by boat!Featured Offers
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Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Walking TourThis is the only tour that can take you into Charleston’s oldest graveyard at night! Explore the streets and alleyways of our haunted Historic District and hear stories of ghosts, haunted houses, voodoo, and Lowcountry superstitions. Reservations Required.
Charleston Pirate ToursUse the guide ETV, Lifetime, and A&E use! In authentic costume with his parrot, Eric Lavender introduces you to Charleston’s pirates – Blackbeard, Anne Bonny and more. Along the way, learn about some of Charleston’s most historic buildings and events. Featured on Bing Travel!
Charleston Strolls Walk With History Featured in Southern Living, recommended by The New York Times and AAA Tourbook. This 2 hour tour is absolutely the best overview of Charleston’s rich history, antebellum homes, architecture, people, gardens, and culture. Reservations Recommended - Departs daily at 10 am from the Mills House Hotel.
Bulldog ToursAs seen on The Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places.” Exclusive access to the Dungeon, Old City Jail, and one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards. Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Tour, Haunted Jail Tour, Dark Side of Charleston (Adults Only) and Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Tour.
A Student's Tour
For school groups looking to explore over 300 years of fascinating stories about people & sites. Tour menu: US, SC, African-American, Civil/Revolutionary war history, religious, architecture, pirates, fires, earthquake, hurricanes. Underground museum walk with ghostly friends! Memorable, fun learning experience by bus or walk. Reservations - 843.556.0664.
For school groups looking to explore over 300 years of fascinating stories about people & sites. Tour menu: US, SC, African-American, Civil/Revolutionary war history, religious, architecture, pirates, fires, earthquake, hurricanes. Underground museum walk with ghostly friends! Memorable, fun learning experience by bus or walk. Reservations - 843.556.0664.
A Walk About Charleston
Take a 90 minute walking tour of Historic Charleston, SC. Visit some of Americas most beautiful homes and stately gardens. Tours offered daily! Call 843-343-9255 for reservations. $5 discount to all guests.
Take a 90 minute walking tour of Historic Charleston, SC. Visit some of Americas most beautiful homes and stately gardens. Tours offered daily! Call 843-343-9255 for reservations. $5 discount to all guests.
Architectural Walking Tours of Charleston
18th century tour at 10am and 19th century tour at 2pm daily; except Tues. and Sun. Tours, which are guided by a local art historian/teacher, survey architectural styles against the historical background of Charleston, with emphasis on preservation. Tour Package: A Georgian Weekend, emphasizing painting, furniture and architecture of the 18th century. $20. Under 6 are free.
18th century tour at 10am and 19th century tour at 2pm daily; except Tues. and Sun. Tours, which are guided by a local art historian/teacher, survey architectural styles against the historical background of Charleston, with emphasis on preservation. Tour Package: A Georgian Weekend, emphasizing painting, furniture and architecture of the 18th century. $20. Under 6 are free.
Behind the Gate Home & History Tour
Your home and history walking tour starts in a restored c.1709 home on plot 179 of the original Walled City. A power point, featuring 8 unique Charlestonians, provides unique background for your neighborhood stroll through Charleston’s intriguing past. Reservations required. 2-8ppl. Refreshments served.
Your home and history walking tour starts in a restored c.1709 home on plot 179 of the original Walled City. A power point, featuring 8 unique Charlestonians, provides unique background for your neighborhood stroll through Charleston’s intriguing past. Reservations required. 2-8ppl. Refreshments served.
Black Cat Tours, LLC
Delve into Charleston’s haunted and alternative history! Join novelist and paranormal investigator Rebel Sinclair for a darkly romantic ghost tour; or take a joyful romp through Charleston debauchery with Mark R. Jones, based on his bestselling Wicked Charleston books.
Delve into Charleston’s haunted and alternative history! Join novelist and paranormal investigator Rebel Sinclair for a darkly romantic ghost tour; or take a joyful romp through Charleston debauchery with Mark R. Jones, based on his bestselling Wicked Charleston books.
Candlelight Ghost Tours- Ghosts of the South
Join this tour company as it takes its guests into the heart of Charleston’s “haunted history”. Visit well documented sights that have been on the History channel and Discovery Channel. Tours offered year round. Mention this ad and receive $5 off every adult.
Join this tour company as it takes its guests into the heart of Charleston’s “haunted history”. Visit well documented sights that have been on the History channel and Discovery Channel. Tours offered year round. Mention this ad and receive $5 off every adult.
Charleston 101
Let a 4th-generation Charlestonian walk you through the beautiful downtown Historic District! Featured in Fodor’s and Diversion Magazine, Mary Coy is also the author of five books about Charleston. Uniquely personal with no more than 12 per tour. Reservations required. 10am F&Sa. $18.
Let a 4th-generation Charlestonian walk you through the beautiful downtown Historic District! Featured in Fodor’s and Diversion Magazine, Mary Coy is also the author of five books about Charleston. Uniquely personal with no more than 12 per tour. Reservations required. 10am F&Sa. $18.
Charleston Footprints
Discover authentic Charleston with 7th-generation guide, Michael Trouche, an award-winning local author. See Charleston’s best with someone who knows the city best, featuring legendary architecture, gardens, ironwork, harbor landmarks, and cultural heritage. 10:30am & 2:30pm from 108 Meeting Street. $20/person, reservations required.
Discover authentic Charleston with 7th-generation guide, Michael Trouche, an award-winning local author. See Charleston’s best with someone who knows the city best, featuring legendary architecture, gardens, ironwork, harbor landmarks, and cultural heritage. 10:30am & 2:30pm from 108 Meeting Street. $20/person, reservations required.
Charleston Sole
Join Charleston native and history expert Brian Simms for an in-depth walking tour of historic Charleston. See the sights of the Holy City from the ground up, from historic churches and elegant homes, to cobblestone streets and special stops along the way.
Join Charleston native and history expert Brian Simms for an in-depth walking tour of historic Charleston. See the sights of the Holy City from the ground up, from historic churches and elegant homes, to cobblestone streets and special stops along the way.
Charleston Tea Party Walking Tour
The 9:30 2 hour morning tour of the heart of the historic Old Walled City includes hidden nooks and crannies, and ends with an invitation to Tea in your guide's little garden, a delightful, informative memory to create in Charleston. For Reservations call Marianne Wichmann 843.722.1779.
The 9:30 2 hour morning tour of the heart of the historic Old Walled City includes hidden nooks and crannies, and ends with an invitation to Tea in your guide's little garden, a delightful, informative memory to create in Charleston. For Reservations call Marianne Wichmann 843.722.1779.
Charleston's Best Tours, LLC
Get spooked with Charleston's Best Tours walking nighttime ghost tour as seen in AAA Magazine! Our career guides will share site-specific, well-documented stories and other recent sightings. The only ghost tour with the same location and local people since 1999!
Get spooked with Charleston's Best Tours walking nighttime ghost tour as seen in AAA Magazine! Our career guides will share site-specific, well-documented stories and other recent sightings. The only ghost tour with the same location and local people since 1999!
Colonial Walking Tours
We offer two tours: The Ghost Hunt explores alleyways & graveyards nightly at 7,9 and 10:45. Our Exclusive History Tour walks daily at 10:30am through the old walled city and ends with refreshments in the Middleton family's private garden.
We offer two tours: The Ghost Hunt explores alleyways & graveyards nightly at 7,9 and 10:45. Our Exclusive History Tour walks daily at 10:30am through the old walled city and ends with refreshments in the Middleton family's private garden.
Historic Charleston 65th Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens
March 22, 2012 - April 21, 2012. Experience the intimate charm and elegance only rarely seen inside Charleston's private, residential garden gates and doorways.
March 22, 2012 - April 21, 2012. Experience the intimate charm and elegance only rarely seen inside Charleston's private, residential garden gates and doorways.
Holy City Tours
Charleston’s best variety of walking tours. “The Battery Walk” is simply a must for any visitor. Want Charleston’s complete story? Choose the “Walk Through History” or our “Sunset Tour”. Also, don’t forget we offer “The Best Ghost Tour in Charleston”.
Charleston’s best variety of walking tours. “The Battery Walk” is simply a must for any visitor. Want Charleston’s complete story? Choose the “Walk Through History” or our “Sunset Tour”. Also, don’t forget we offer “The Best Ghost Tour in Charleston”.
Lights Camera Charleston
See Historic Charleston with a Hollywood edge. Let a native Charlestonian with over twenty years of filming experience take you to Hollywood's favorite filming hotspots. Visit historic landmarks that Hollywood loves and see the locations for "The Notebook", "Army Wives" and many more.
See Historic Charleston with a Hollywood edge. Let a native Charlestonian with over twenty years of filming experience take you to Hollywood's favorite filming hotspots. Visit historic landmarks that Hollywood loves and see the locations for "The Notebook", "Army Wives" and many more.
Old Charleston Walking Tours, LLC
The most intimate and sophisticated tours in the city with highly experienced guides. History, pirate, ghost, Civil War and slavery walks. Tours start in Washington Square Park, next to City Hall (intersection of Meeting and Broad). Try our new South of Broad walk, based on Pat Conroy’s hit novel.
The most intimate and sophisticated tours in the city with highly experienced guides. History, pirate, ghost, Civil War and slavery walks. Tours start in Washington Square Park, next to City Hall (intersection of Meeting and Broad). Try our new South of Broad walk, based on Pat Conroy’s hit novel.
