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Charleston Style VIP Tour

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| Charleston, USA
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide

Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest's choice) before continuing on. In the afternoon, guests will tour either Boone Hall Plantation or the McLeod Historic Site - two historic and beautiful plantations near Charleston. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown!

*cost of lunch not included in tour price

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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375 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403, USA

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Historic Downtown Charleston

The Battery - visit this defensive seawall along Charleston HarborWhite Point Garden - a public park since 1837, it was used to store artillery during the Civil WarOld 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 auctionsMarion Square - established as a parade ground for state arsenal and named for one of the founders of modern guerrilla warfare during the RevolutionKing Street - originally the main route of the city, now the upscale shopping street of CharlestonGuests can choose to eat lunch in Downtown Charleston or in Mt. Pleasant * cost of lunch not included in tour
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Row

Rainbow Row - a group of 13 picturesque homes and storefronts along the Cooper RiverArchitectural overview of historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries (entry not included)Edmonston-Alston HouseAiken-Rhett HouseJoseph Manigault HouseHeyward-Washington HouseNathaniel Russell HouseWilliams Mansion
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Charleston Waterfront Park

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 viewGadsden’s Wharf - the first destination for an estimated 100,000 enslaved Africans during the peak of the international slave trade
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Pleasant Historic Distric

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!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Boone Hall Plantation

Guests will choose to visit either Boone Hall Plantation or McLeod Historic Site.Boone Hall - one of America’s oldest plantations dating back to the 17th century, this 738-acre plantation still produces agricultural crops to this dayMcLeod Historic Site - a ‘middle class’ plantation with a 19th-century home as well as original slave quarters and outbuildings
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Style VIP Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Style VIP Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 10..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Charleston Style VIP Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Style VIP Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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