Historic Charleston Tour: Explore Civil War Secrets
4.7
45 Ratings
Charleston
Discover the hidden secrets of Charleston's Civil War history on a tour with licensed city guide Mike. Explore historic pathways, learn about 300-year-old customs, and delve into the battles and relationships that shaped the city. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rainbow Row - Walk the high battery and see some of Charleston magnificent 19th century homes
What's Included
- Transportation from your hotel included if necessary.
Additional Information
Charleston, SC is a lovely destination with a rich history and enduring cultural traditions. Picking the right tour guide can make your trip unforgettable.
Mike, a certified city guide and a 25-year resident of the Old Historic District, can provide insights that are hard to find elsewhere. Mike will guide you through less traveled paths and share Charleston’s 300-year-old customs, many of which are still alive today. If you’re interested, Mike also conducts tours focusing on Charleston’s Civil War. Discover the conflicts that occurred in Charleston, explore the harbor defenses and delve into the unique association between Union commander Major Anderson and Confederate General Beauregard.
Mike is acknowledged as one of the best guides in Charleston. Discover why top hotels in Charleston recommend their guests to Mike.
Location
1 1/2 Meeting St
Meeting Street
At the very southern end of Meeting Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(45 Ratings)
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Amy_s
Apr 3, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Mike was an expert and shared personal stories that really enhanced the tour. He was a delightful tour guide and we loved the opportunity to see this beautiful place through his eyes.
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Stevewj6686qa
Mar 29, 2024
Highly recommend - Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable..He demonstrated historical and current anecdotal stories. And he even offered to give our group a ride to the starting point of our next your when it was over.
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Caroline_p
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour in Charleston - Mike Frederick did a fantastic job taking us on a historic walking tour of Charleston. He was extremely knowledgeable about the city’s history, prominent figures, and military operations. He was able to answer our questions and could direct the tour to the topics the participants were most interested in. The tour was fun, easy to walk, and a relaxing history lesson that we will remember. He even went so far as to drive us back to our cars and show us which restaurants were the best in town. We would definitely recommend taking this guided tour - ask for Mike!
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Z4291eadeborahr
Mar 16, 2024
Great walking tour - Mike is awesome!! He is knowledgeable about the Historic homes and about the Civil War in Charleston. He is such a good guide that multiple people stopped to tell us he was the best guide in Charleston. Book your tour today. You won’t be disappointed.
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Jmsi1956
Mar 12, 2024
DON'T MISS THIS TOUR! - Mike was an excellent tour guide. Very personable.
Very informative. Mike answered all of our questions in great detail and also threw in a few interesting nuggets! By the end of the tour, Mike felt like a friend. I would highly recommend Mike
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Daniel_r
Mar 5, 2024
MIKE IS AMAZING - Mike was an amazing tour guide , we loved all the knowledge he shared with us and it . I would totally 1000% recommend him to anyone that was thinking about taking a tour. Thank you Mike
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Helene_h
Feb 21, 2024
Mike is very... - Mike is very knowledgeable and attentive to everyone in the group. We learned many facts about Charleston that we wouldn’t suspect otherwise.
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Tourist32660713302
Feb 19, 2024
Cold but great! - Mike was so nice and informative. We learned a lot about the history And enjoyed hearing his personal stories as well We enjoyed our tour even though the weather was super cold.
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Joyceh436
Apr 22, 2024
Informative and Lively - I recommend the Historic Charleston Tour for those with little background on Charleston history. Our leader was very impassioned and anxious for us to have an accurate understanding of the past, particularly the part played in the trade of enslaved people. His mini-lectures were well geared to the younger people in the group. Note that you will not be going inside any buildings. The guide spoke about the sites outdoors. The walking was easy with many stops along the way.
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Stephanie_h
Mar 17, 2024
Worth your time - This tour sticks right around the Battery neighborhood. It is easy walking. Tour guide Mike H is very knowledgable of Civil War history in that area. He throws in current history too, as he lives in that neighborhood. The tour lasted about two hours. I thought it was a great tour and I recommend it to all Civil War buffs!
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