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Jewish History Private Driving Tour of Charleston

Charleston History. Jewish Soul. Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York! This private …More

Charleston History. Jewish Soul. Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York! This private...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$445
Charleston's ONLY True Crimes Tour

You’ll retrace the final movements of a man who ended up at the bottom of a well—an ax buried in his skull and a question …More

You’ll retrace the final movements of a man who ended up at the bottom of a well—an ax buried in his skull and a question...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$40
Private Driving Tour of Charleston

Our Private Driving Tour offers guests the ultimate personalized experience in Charleston. Traveling in comfort and style aboard our premium Nissan Armada SUV, guests enjoy …More

Our Private Driving Tour offers guests the ultimate personalized experience in Charleston. Traveling in comfort and style aboard our premium Nissan Armada SUV, guests enjoy...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$88
Pirates, Patriots & Prohibition - Private Evening Walking Tour of Charleston

Guided by Timothy Trouche, an eighth-generation Charleston native and third generation Charleston tour guide, you will learn the unique history of the pirates who plagued …More

Guided by Timothy Trouche, an eighth-generation Charleston native and third generation Charleston tour guide, you will learn the unique history of the pirates who plagued...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$75
Lowcountry History Strolls

This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and …More

This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$120
Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston

The Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston will show guests the most beautiful, historic and cultural places in Charleston. This includes the French Quarter neighborhood and …More

The Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston will show guests the most beautiful, historic and cultural places in Charleston. This includes the French Quarter neighborhood and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$35
Historic Bites And Southern Delights

Taste the South. Sip the Stories. Walk through History. Experience Charleston like never before on a flavorful daytime journey through the city’s rich past, served …More

Taste the South. Sip the Stories. Walk through History. Experience Charleston like never before on a flavorful daytime journey through the city’s rich past, served...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt! Guests will start out with Free Access to the Fireproof Museum …More

Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt! Guests will start out with Free Access to the Fireproof Museum...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$9
Charleston Architectural Walking Tour

Explore the rich architectural heritage of Charleston on a two-hour walking tour that delves into the city's stunning preserved buildings. This informative journey showcases a …More

Explore the rich architectural heritage of Charleston on a two-hour walking tour that delves into the city's stunning preserved buildings. This informative journey showcases a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$50
Jewish History Private Walking Tour of Charleston

Charleston History. Jewish Soul. Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York. Experience iconic …More

Charleston History. Jewish Soul. Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York. Experience iconic...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$445
Tour and Tasting at Striped Pig Distillery

As the first distillery in Charleston, Striped Pig Distillery is a unique experience! We're also one of the few woman owned distilleries, and are family …More

As the first distillery in Charleston, Striped Pig Distillery is a unique experience! We're also one of the few woman owned distilleries, and are family...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$25
2 of Charleston's finest plantations in one tour

Visiting both Middleton Place Plantation and Drayton Hall on the same tour offers travelers a richer and more complete perspective of Charleston’s history and heritage. …More

Visiting both Middleton Place Plantation and Drayton Hall on the same tour offers travelers a richer and more complete perspective of Charleston’s history and heritage....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$175
Original Driving Ghost Tour of Charleston

Experience Charleston’s haunted history on a captivating one-hour ghost tour through the city’s most notorious locations. Travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled passanger van, guided …More

Experience Charleston’s haunted history on a captivating one-hour ghost tour through the city’s most notorious locations. Travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled passanger van, guided...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$45
Charleston Haunted History Pub Crawl-Drunk History & Haunt Jaunt

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Drunk …More

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Drunk...

135 to 165 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Indians Negroes Gullah Black History Hebrew Slave Trade Tour

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a …More

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$75
The Spectral Adventure Charleston Ghost Tour

Experience the best ghost tours in Charleston as skilled storytellers recount the stories and fables of an ancient city whispered from generation to generation! John …More

Experience the best ghost tours in Charleston as skilled storytellers recount the stories and fables of an ancient city whispered from generation to generation! John...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Stroll Historic South of Broad in Charleston’s Walled City

Join us on an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history of Charleston left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come …More

Join us on an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history of Charleston left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
Whale of a Tale a Family Friendly Charleston Walking Tour

'Whale of a Tale' is a playful, interactive walking tour of Charleston designed especially for young children and families. The adventure begins at The Loutrel …More

'Whale of a Tale' is a playful, interactive walking tour of Charleston designed especially for young children and families. The adventure begins at The Loutrel...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$45
Myths & Monsters: The Forgotten Folklore of Charleston

For 60 minutes, you will be led through the ancient streets of Historic Charleston, hearing the city's oldest myths & monster legends from master storytellers. …More

For 60 minutes, you will be led through the ancient streets of Historic Charleston, hearing the city's oldest myths & monster legends from master storytellers....

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$35
Charleston Revolution History Walking Tour

Explore Charleston, a crucial hub of the American Revolution on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll through the historic streets, encounter the homes and …More

Explore Charleston, a crucial hub of the American Revolution on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll through the historic streets, encounter the homes and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.0 (3)
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$35

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