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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
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks

Step into Charleston’s past on a small-group walking tour led by a local Charleston guide. Explore cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways while hearing stories spanning …More

Step into Charleston’s past on a small-group walking tour led by a local Charleston guide. Explore cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways while hearing stories spanning...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$39
Hands of Heritage: Charleston Gullah Sweetgrass Art Experience

Experience one of Charleston’s most meaningful living traditions through an intimate, interactive Gullah Geechee sweetgrass experience led by local artisans. Guests hear the cultural history …More

Experience one of Charleston’s most meaningful living traditions through an intimate, interactive Gullah Geechee sweetgrass experience led by local artisans. Guests hear the cultural history...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$75
Revolutionary Charleston Walks - History Walking Tour

Come explore the rich, extensive history of the Holy City! Charleston's streets run deep with stories of glory and pain, of splendor and darkness. In …More

Come explore the rich, extensive history of the Holy City! Charleston's streets run deep with stories of glory and pain, of splendor and darkness. In...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$36
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
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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
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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
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
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$25
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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$35
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
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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
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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
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

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