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Historic Charleston Tour, Civil War in Charleston Tour
Private Historic Charleston Tours and Civil War in Charleston Tours
Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard
Private Historic Charleston Tours and Civil War in Charleston Tours
Rober Smalls Slave, harbor pilot, civil war hero, publisher, 5 term US, Congressman

Small Group Historic Charleston walking Tour

By Mike Frederick
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $63 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 practised today. For those interested Mike also offers Civil War in Charleston tours. Learn about the battles that took place in Charleston, the harbour defences 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.

Activity location

  • Battery & White Point Gardens
    • East Battery & Murray Blvd.,
    • 29401, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 1/2 Meeting St
    • 1 1/2 Meeting Street
    • 29401, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Private Historic Charleston Tours, Civil War Tours and plantation tours
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $63.38 x 1 AdultCA $63.38
Total
Price is CA $63.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport from your hotel if needed

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Battery & White Point Gardens
  • 20m
The 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.
East Battery
  • 25m
As we stroll along the high battery (waterfront) you will learn about the Civil War and the Revolutionary War. You’ll hear about the Battle of Battery Wagner, subject of the film “Glory” and much more about the Civil War. You will see some of Charleston’s finest antebellum homes and hear some “insider” stories of old Charleston. Like the 900 piece of cannon that landed on the roof of the Roper House in 1864 and it’s still there today. You will see the Carolina Yaughtless Club, Rainbow Row and much more.
Tradd Street
  • 20m
Once we get to Tradd Street we will be walking in what was the original walled city. We will see some of Charleston’s earliest grand homes from the 1740’s and 1750’s. Tradd Street, with its wonderful window boxes is considered one of Charleston’s most charming streets and is often featured in Southern Living Magazine. We will see Catfish Row (Church Street between Tradd Street and Broad Street), the black area in Charleston before the Civil War and the subject of the play Porgy and Bess.
Meeting Street
  • 20m
Then to Meeting Street. There we will see more examples of Charleston’s pre Revolutionary War homes, including the James Simmons House - General Beauregard’s headquarters during the Civil War. We will see the Nathanial Russell, one of Charleston’s finest museum homes, an example of a Charleston Single House and the Williams Mansion - at 24,000 sq. ft. the largest home in Charleston. George Williams built the mansion after the Civil War in what is called the Italianate style of architecture. Williams was a blockade runner during the Civil War. Margaret Mitchell (author of Gone with The Wind) visited the home when she was 13 years old and we think that visit may have been the genesis of her book.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBattery & White Point Gardens
    • East Battery & Murray Blvd.,
    • 29401, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1 1/2 Meeting St
    • 1 1/2 Meeting Street
    • 29401, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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