Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

Duration3h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge that I have obtained from that hard work and pass it off to you on the tour. Because I limit the number of guests to 12 and offer a tour that is 45 minutes longer than most in town, you will receive a degree of exclusivity and historical depth that is far greater than what is offered by the larger tour companies in Charleston.

What's included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water
Private transportation

What to expect

10m

The historic Mills House Hotel played an important role in the early part of the American Civil War.
Dock Street Theater
10m

Learn about the first theatre built in North America and the infamous characters associated with it's history.
Pink House Gallery
5m

One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, circa 1712
Washington Square
15m

Historic square in Charleston with multiple monuments.
Charleston City Hall
10m

Learn about the evolution of this beautiful building that once served as a meat market and bank before becoming City Hall
Charleston County Courthouse
10m

Learn about what was once the old South Carolina statehouse.
St. Michael's Church
10m

Learn about the fascinating history of Charleston's oldest church edifice, completed in 1761.
Heyward-Washington House
10m · Admission ticket not included

See where George Washington stayed while visiting Charleston in 1791.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
5m · Admission ticket not included

See the last public building built by the British in North America and where the Constitution was ratified in 1788.
French Huguenot Church
10m

Learn about the rich history of French Huguenot's in Charleston and the first church built in the Gothic Revival style.
15m

Take in the beauty and charm of the French Quarter in Charleston.
10m · Admission ticket not included

Learn about the building where the seeds of disunion were sown and hear about America's connection to Greek Revival architecture.
Fort Sumter National Monument
10m · Admission ticket not included

See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired! We do not go out to the fort, we take a look at it from the Battery on Charleston Harbor.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This building has four small white Ionic Greek columns in front. It is now a graphic design center for the city of Charleston and not open to the public. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the building. It is directly across the street from Hibernian Hall and the pink Mills House Hotel.

End point

This tour ends on the Battery near the iconic Rainbow Row section of Charleston.

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 poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$40.00 per person

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Operated by Charleston History Walk by Eric Lager, Ph.D. · Booked through Viator

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