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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
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 food that make Charleston unique. The #1 hospitable city in America will come alive as we experience our shared Southern history together!
What's included
Please bring umbrellas for inclement showers if needed.
What to expect
Charleston
Pass by
We begin at the Laurens/Rutledge house at 117 Broad St.This home and the one across the street are deeply imbedded in the founding of our country.
Then work our way around to Tradd St. - stopping at the Sword Gates and the home of Col. John Stewart while discussing English history, the founding of the colony, architecture, epidemics, disasters, two wars and more.
Cross Meeting St. into the original walled city, where we discuss Pres. Washington’s visit and Charleston “firsts”.
Ending on Bay St to see the city planned by the Lord’s Proprietors, discussing why it was built and why it came down.
On to the High Battery to discuss the start of two wars in our harbor, the last Royal Govenor and the beginning and end of the Civil War.
As we make our way back, we discuss slavery, hospitality, friendly societies and colonial Charleston once more.
Rounding out our tour, we conclude with our food culture as we send you off to eat in the city with options for dining experiences in town!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
End point
We meet at the corner of Broad and Orange Streets on the front steps of the Laurens/Rutledge mansion.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
