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Charleston History Tour: Small Group Personalized Experience
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67 Ratings
Charleston
Experience a personalized and engaging Charleston history tour with a small group. Explore the city's intricate history, enjoy great storytelling, and have your questions answered by an experienced tour guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Powder Magazine - We will walk by the oldest public in South Carolina (The Powder Magazine) built in 1713 and then I will do a story about PIRATES
- French Huguenot Church - We take a walk into the French Quarter of Charleston.
- Dock Street Theater - Originally built in 1736 Dock Street theatre was the 1st theatre in the Colonies.
- Chalmers Street - A beautiful cobblestone street with one of the oldest structures in Charleston located on it…”The Pink House”
- Old Slave Mart Museum - We discuss the massive impacts slavery had on our city and it’s people and talk about this unique museum
- Broad Street - Laid out in 1680 this beautiful street was the center of commerce in Charleston…and still is.
- Exchange Building - Finished in 1771 we talk bout Charleston’s role in the American Revolution
- Waterfront Park - Here we get a look at the water and Charleston harbor and talk about the Civil War.
- Rainbow Row - A must-see in Charleston, we go by the famous “Rainbow Row”
- Church Street - Some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Charleston are located on this street.
- Saint Michaels Alley - A beautiful alley on our way back to the center of town.
- Saint Michael’s Church - Sometimes this church is open and we can walk inside and take a look.
- Washington Square - This park is gorgeous and where I do my last story (and my favorite story)
What's Included
- Small group size for a more personalized experience
- Insights from a licensed and experienced tour guide
- Expert narration by a University of South Carolina history graduate
- Entertaining stories ensuring a great time
What's Not Included
- Admission Inside The Old Ryan Slave Mart
- Admission Inside The Old Exchange Building
Additional Information
Most Charleston tours accommodate up to 20 participants. However, I restrict my tours to a maximum of 10 people to deliver a personalized and exceptional touring experience.
You’ll be guided by me, Adam Moore, a seasoned tour guide. I personally guide every tour ensuring you get an authentic experience :)
So, grab a cup of coffee and kick start your day with an enriching historical tour of beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.
On our tour, you can expect detailed historical insights combined with engaging storytelling. And again, I prefer to create a more intimate group to foster discussions and opportunities for questions.
- What to Bring/Wear: 1) Footwear that you enjoy walking in. 2) Water. 3) Bug Spray. 4) Umbrella or Rain Coat (it rains a lot here)
Location
151 Meeting St
Meeting Street
We meet outside at 151 Meeting St. Our starting point is located just 1 block away from the historic market in downtown Charleston on the corner of Horlebeck Alley and Meeting Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Stuart_s
Mar 29, 2024
Excellent tour - Very Informative! - Due to cancellations (it was cold and rainy to start) we were the only people on our tour! Our guide, Adam, did an excellent job and shared a number of interesting stories and facts about the history of Charleston. We covered the key historical landmarks and even went down some alleyways you would have not know existed!!! Overall it was an excellent tour and a great job by Adam.
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Felixchaltry
Mar 16, 2024
Walking history tour - My wife and 3 kids had a great time on the walking tour. Adam was a great guide. He made the tour fun with some great stories and shared his love of Charleston with us. We would highly recommend his tour.
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Mary_g
Dec 8, 2023
Adam is great, knowledgeable and entertaining. - The architecture for one and the history of Charleston and how much this city played a part in the birth and development of our country.
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952joannek
Oct 20, 2023
Engaging small group walking and historic tour. Fabulous introduction to Charleston - Great small group tour of historic Charleston by a superb history major. Intricate and fun story teller and wonderful photographic sites and diverse history
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Rachaelr529
Oct 18, 2023
Best guide!! - He is the absolute best!! We did a ghost tour the night before through Ghost City Tours and really wish we would have had Adam instead (Adam also does a ghost tour so I would 1000% recommend booking with Adam over them) ! He was amazing and turned our trip around. There was a group of 9 of us which can be hard to handle and all of us just loved him! It was raining so he was also flexible and took us in a few buildings to avoid getting wet. Thank you Adam for the wonderful stories and two hours of fun. You made history very enjoyable!
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E3287zbjohnc
Oct 8, 2023
Great tour - Great tour. Adam was so knowledgeable. I took two different tours while I was there but learned much more with Adam’s tour. I highly recommend!
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W5190oxjohnb
Sep 20, 2023
Relaxed and Informative - Adam has a depth of knowledge and engaging way of presenting the history of Charleston. Would recommend the smaller groups as you are much more able and encouraged to ask questions.
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Susan_c
Jul 14, 2023
Awesome tour of Charleston!! - Had the BEST tour with Adam! Our group was small (7 people - including me and my 2 teenage daughters), so it made getting around the city easy and we were able to clearly hear all of Adam’s great insights & stories. He shared fun facts and riveting stories about Charleston that made for a fun, memorable day!!
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H4758fskatet
Jul 8, 2023
Great Experience! - Adam is a superb storyteller! His tour was friendly, informative and interesting. Would definitely do a walking tour with him again!
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Lisa_m
Jun 29, 2023
Perfect small group tour! - Wonderful experience! Adam was professional, knowledgeable, and a great story teller. The tour was a good pace for everyone and the sites were perfect. We definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Charleston.
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