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Taste of History A Private Charleston Culinary Tour

Discover Charleston at a relaxed pace with this private, elevated culinary experience that blends food, culture, and history. Starting in the historic French Quarter, your …More

Discover Charleston at a relaxed pace with this private, elevated culinary experience that blends food, culture, and history. Starting in the historic French Quarter, your...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$230
Charleston History and Architecture Tour

Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful …More

Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Charleston Historic Downtown Food Tour

Savor the very best of the Lowcountry on a unique Charleston food tour designed for true foodies. Our family-run business has crafted a curated culinary …More

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Savor the very best of the Lowcountry on a unique Charleston food tour designed for true foodies. Our family-run business has crafted a curated culinary...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Charleston Style VIP Tour

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 …More

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$350
Charleston Perspective Walking Tour

Discover the history, architecture and culture of Charleston with a local guide. We will cover 350 years of history in a 2 hour stroll through …More

Discover the history, architecture and culture of Charleston with a local guide. We will cover 350 years of history in a 2 hour stroll through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$30
1670 Tours: Private Walking Tours of Charleston, SC

Explore Charleston's rich history and vibrant culture on a private walking tour tailored just for you. With a knowledgeable and licensed guide, stroll through the …More

Explore Charleston's rich history and vibrant culture on a private walking tour tailored just for you. With a knowledgeable and licensed guide, stroll through the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston

Your licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation Charlestonian resident with a lineage that extends back to the colonial era. A relator who brings extensive knowledge …More

Your licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation Charlestonian resident with a lineage that extends back to the colonial era. A relator who brings extensive knowledge...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Beauty & Tragedy: The History of Charleston

A walk-through Charleston is a visit into the past. What better way to experience the beauty and history of the Holy City than with a …More

A walk-through Charleston is a visit into the past. What better way to experience the beauty and history of the Holy City than with a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$36
Charleston History and Historic Gossip Tour

Meet the Lid Lady (and our team of certified guides) at the Hat Man for a storytelling walking tour of Charleston exploring the French Quarter …More

Meet the Lid Lady (and our team of certified guides) at the Hat Man for a storytelling walking tour of Charleston exploring the French Quarter...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$45
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
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$445
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
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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
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$75
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
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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
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
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$445
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
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$175
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
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$75
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
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$35

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