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Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

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Overview

Experience Charleston 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 another historic site, the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your guide will reach out by text message the day before your tour to confirm pick up details with you.

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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.

What To Expect

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 Charleston
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1 hour • 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

Joe Riley 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

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Additional Info

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations?

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 (EDT). 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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4.76
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Average 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations?
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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 (EDT).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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