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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours
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From $97.50
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private sightseeing tour of Charleston offers a local perspective on the most charming city in the South. Beat the crowds of bus tours and go where carriage rides can’t as your licensed guide drives you around the peninsula in the comfort of a private vehicle. As you drive past top sights like Waterfront Park and the Battery, hear stories of Charleston history and culture in the Holy City.
- Private Charleston sightseeing tour
- Tour the peninsula in a comfortable private vehicle
- Ideal overview of Charleston for first-time visitors
- All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
I offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off at downtown Charleston locations. I do not pick-up or drop-off at the Charleston International Airport, North Charleston, Summerville, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, John's Island, Goose Creek, or Kiawah Island.
What To Expect
Joe Riley Waterfront Park (Pass By)
Dock Street Theater
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Citadel (Pass By)
Rainbow Row (Pass By)
Battery & White Point Gardens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael's Church (Pass By)
Charleston City Hall (Pass By)
Hampton Park (Pass By)
Charleston County Courthouse (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
340 reviews
William_S, Apr 2024
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Covered a lot of ground in two hours. Very comfortable suv.
Lots of history, architecture and current information.
Ron_P, Apr 2024
Jeff really knew his stuff! We have taken many tours around the world and he was as knowledgeable about Charleston as anyone we've ever dealt with. It really helped me to see how the city is laid out and we went back and saw several sites again armed with the info Jeff gave us.
Rick_M, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. The tour guide provided very informative tours of several churches and a historical theater.
Maria_P, Apr 2024
Great overview of Charleston with enough details to be educational. Jeff was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
Sally_F, Apr 2024
The tour guide has excellent knowledge of the history of Charleston. He provided old photographs of buildings to give a glimpse of Civil War era destruction to compare to how everything looks today. Highly recommend this tour especially to see everything while staying out of the heat.
Karen_W, Apr 2024
This is the trip to take! Climate controlled, no horse smell, easily hear your driver in SUV comfort without street/traffic noise. Great overview of Charleston construction, historical buildings, top landmarks, and Citadel.
Laura_D, Mar 2024
Excellent tour of historic Charleston and the Citadel and surrounding area. He was thorough and added interesting tidbits to each historical fact.
Patricia_C, Mar 2024
Superior local knowledge, comfortable car, good overview of Charleston area. Amazing number of highlights in the allotted time.
Violet_S, Mar 2024
Jeff was very knowledgeable and polite
And accommodating when we asked to take a photo.
I felt we seen all of Charleston
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review Violet. It was a great pleasure meeting you and your husband Bill. Please come again!
Margaret_E, Mar 2024
Jeff Zimmeman was absolutely fantastic!! He had a deep historic knowledge of Charleston and shared it with us in such a succinct manner. This by far the best tour we've had in Charleston. He was a perfect gentleman!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you Margaret. So glad you enjoyed the experience. Please come again!
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