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Historic Charleston: 2-hour Private Highlights Walking Tour

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2 hours

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From 09:00

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Group 1+

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2 hours

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09:00

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Historic Charleston: 2-hour Private Highlights Walking Tour

What you'll do

With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history books and discover Charleston highlights, one of America's oldest cities - and one of its wealthiest preceding the Civil War. On your 2-hour private walking tour of Charleston, you will:  With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history books and discover Charleston highlights,  one of America's oldest cities - and one of its wealthiest preceding the Civil War.  On your 2-hour  private walking tour of Charleston, you will:  Walk by the picturesque Rainbow Row and learn about why houses have maintained their colourful facades through the years;Hear about the city's darker history and the impact of the slave trade on the city and state;See the house where President George Washington stayed;Hear about points of interest around the harbour like the Battery and FortSumter;See the only still-practising French Huguenot Church in the country;Stroll the stalls of crafts, produce, and local fare at the Historic Charleston City Market.  Let yourself be transported into the romanticism of the painted houses and the beautiful waterfront. Enjoy the easy stroll in the city - Charleston is a flat city, and perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a day at a leisurely pace.  Let yourself be transported into the romanticism of the painted houses and the beautiful waterfront. Enjoy the easy stroll in the city - Charleston is a flat city, and perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a day at a leisurely pace.  On your private walking tour, your guide will discuss with you the first few centuries of the city - the way the slave trade evolved over the years, and the way the system made Charleston the wealthiest city in the South; then hear how the Civil War dismantled and destroyed the city's infrastructure. To walk in Charleston is to grapple with the complexity of its past while seeing the work it has done and continues to do to make its Southern hospitality inclusive and sincere to all.  On your private walking tour, your guide will discuss with you the first few centuries of the city - the way the slave trade evolved over the years, and the way the system made Charleston the wealthiest city in the South; then hear how the Civil War dismantled and destroyed the city's infrastructure.  To walk in Charleston is to grapple with the complexity of its past while seeing the work it has done and continues to do to make its Southern hospitality inclusive and sincere to all.

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What's Included

- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.

- A beer, glass of house wine, or a soft drink per person during a comfort break

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Meeting Points

Your guide will meet you at the George Washington Statue in Washington Square that can be reached from 96-98 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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Venue Information

Historic Charleston City Market

One of America's oldest markets, one could spend a day shopping and chatting with its 300+ entrepreneurs and munching on tasty local snacks.

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

The waterfront park boasts spectacular views of the sea and is the perfect place to plop yourself down on an antiquated bench to enjoy the scenery.

French Huguenot Church

The only one of its kind remaining in the US, the church traces its roots to French Huguenot refugees in the late 1600's.

St Philip's Church

The church remains the oldest operating European-American congregation, and has been a church in the city since the 1680's.

Rainbow Row

One of the most photographed streets in Charleston, Rainbow Row consists of thirteen brightly painted Georgian homes.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

The Exchange was once owned by the British, the Confederacy, and the city of Charleston. It's the site where South Caroline ratified the US Constitution.

Charleston's French Quarter

Sitting within the original walled city of Charleston, the French Quarter neighborhood is a Nationally Registered Historical District.

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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.

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