Private Historic Charleston Tours and Civil War in Charleston Tours
Duration: 1.5 hours
Charleston, SC is a wonderful place to visit. So much history, so many centuries old traditions. Choosing the right tour guide will make your experience truly memorable.
Mike and Nancy are licensed city guides and 30 year resident of the Old and Historic District. They can offer a perspective that almost no one else can. One of them will walk you through little known pathways and tell you about 300 year old Charleston customs that are still practiced today. For those interested Mike also offers Civil War in Charleston tours. Learn about the battles that took place in Charleston, the harbor defenses and the unique relationship between Major Anderson the Union commander and General Beauregard the Confederate commander.
Finally, Mike and Nancy are considered two of Charleston's premier guides. See why Charleston's leading hotels refer their guests to them.
Additional Information:
Itinerary
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Stops at: Battery & White Point GardensThe tour begins at White Point Garden where the settlers landed in 1680. There you hear about how Charleston was started. A gift to 8 Lord Proprietors from King Charles II. You will see the Stevens Lather House, at 17,000 sq. ft, the second largest home in Charleston. In 1920 the good people of Charleston established the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings in the ballroom of that home. It was the very first preservation society in the country.Duration: 20 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Transportation from your hotel if needed
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
Reviews
5.0 |
2 reviews
Richard McMonigle
Wayne, PA
✓ Verified TravelerWayne, PA
Mike frederick did a superb job, very knowledgeable and colorful
Chris Davey
Lucas, TX
✓ Verified TravelerLucas, TX
Our private historic charleston tour was absolutely charming! Mr. Mike frederick was unbelievably knowledgeable and beautifully wove together historical facts and stories with recent updates and relevant personal accounts to create an experience that left my husband and i wanting to come back to charleston again and again! We could not have been more pleased to meet such an intelligent and courteous local historian, a true southern gentleman!
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