Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 2 Murray Blvd., Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, USA
location pin icon Charleston
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Overview

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat the crowds in a comfortable full sized weatherproof SUV. Experience Charleston your way as Jeff and his team tailor your private tour to suit your own personal interests. As licensed tour guides since 1997, Jeff and his team provide a unique narrative on the city's history, eclectic architecture, culture, and even the natural world. You will not only visit the must-see places but also get off the beaten path and get closer to less touristy nooks that are off limits to carriage and bus tours.

Pickup Information

We 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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Charleston Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is a picturesque destination that offers sightseers a breathtaking panoramic view of Charleston harbor. Here you get unobstructed views of the Ravenel Bridge, the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point, and Fort Sumter.
2. Dock Street Theater
In 1736, the Dock Street Theatre opended. The Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances.
Duration: 15 mins
3. The Citadel
Founded in 1842, The Citadel is one of six senior military colleges and with over 2300 in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, the Citadel is one of the largest uniformed bodies in the U.S. with the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The college is located on a 300 acres along the banks of the Ashely River.
4. Rainbow Row
Rainbow is the longest continuous cluster of intact Georgian row houses in America. Highlighted by beautiful pastel colors it is one of the most photographed parts of the city.
5. Battery & White Point Gardens
Located at the tip of the peninsula, or what locals like to say "where the Ashley and Cooper rivers come together and form the Atlantic Ocean." Also known as Oyster Point, the location provides beautiful views of Fort Sumter and the harbor. Overlooking the park are some of Charleston's most impressive southern Mansions.
Duration: 10 mins
6. St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's Church, circa 1761 is the oldest church in downtown charleston and represents ecclesiastical law at the Four Corners of Law. The churchyard is resting place of two signers of the U.S. Constitution, John Rutledge and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
7. Charleston City Hall
Built on the site of a colonial marketplace, this Adamesque building initially served as The First Bank of the United States. In 1818, it became the City Hall and now represents municipal law at the Four Corners of Law. One of the most beautiful buildings in the city, it was constructed between 1801 and 1804 on a site set aside as part of the civic square laid out in the Grand Modell, the 17th century plan of the city.
8. Hampton Park
At 60 acres, this beautiful park is the largest on the peninsula. Once the site of the Washington Race Course, today centuries old Live Oaks and Southern Magnolia trees encircle it's lush gardens
9. Charleston County Courthouse
This neoclassical building was designed by Irish architect James Hoban and is likely the model for Hoban's most famous building, the U.S. White House, both buildings are modeled after the Leinster House, the current seat of the Irish Parliament in Dublin.

Inclusion

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Jeff Zimmerman

Reviews

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