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Charleston is often called a living museum, and this 60-minute walking tour brings its architectural history to life. Starting at the 1841 Greek Revival Market Hall, you’ll stroll Meeting Street to admire landmarks like the Circular Congregational Church and the Fireproof Building, while learning how Charleston’s built environment reflects English, French, and Barbadian influences. You’ll also discover how earthquakes, preservation, and adaptive reuse shaped the city’s landscape, ending the tour back near the Market. Highlights include: • Explore the “Four Corners of Law” with its diverse architectural styles • Examine Charleston’s iconic single house design with breezy side piazzas • Discover Rainbow Row’s colorful past and pastel façades • Learn about the 1886 earthquake’s impact on architecture • Identify French and English ironwork patterns • See South Carolina’s oldest public building, built to withstand explosions • Understand how adaptive reuse keeps historic Charleston alive

Your guide brings history to life during this Charleston walking tour of the city's historical downtown. See notable buildings including the Nathaniel Russell House, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. As you walk over the flat and easy terrain with your guide, discover the history that occurred right under your feet and around every corner from Rainbow Row to the Battery.

As the oldest preserved plantation house in the country that’s still open to the public, Drayton Hall allows visitors to tour this early 1700s estate. Along with an admission ticket, this activity includes a guided tour of the estate as well as free time for you to take a self-guided stroll of the grounds. Drayton Hall is close to downtown Charleston and has free parking, making it a great activity for travelers short on time.

Experience Charleston's rich tapestry of history on your own terms with complete freedom to explore at your own pace, lingering at sites that captivate you most while bypassing crowded group dynamics and rigid schedules. Your expertly crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even longtime residents rarely know. Unlike traditional guided tours that rush you past Charleston's treasures, this authentic local experience allows you to truly absorb the atmosphere of each sacred space and historic landmark while discovering fascinating details that guidebooks simply cannot capture. Choose your own adventure by selecting which attractions speak to your interests, creating a personalized exploration that reveals Charleston's secrets through engaging storytelling that keeps you captivated from start to finish, all while enjoying the superior flexibility of pausing, replaying, and revisiting any moment that strikes your curiosity.

Come aboard The USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American Heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. You will hear stories of their ultimate sacrifice and heroism as the people that once inhabited this ship dedicated their lives to the service of our country and to this great ship. This tour gives you exclusive night time access to areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck after dark. Highlights may include: -Maritime Superstitions -Unusual Ship Christening -Captain Jocko Clark -Smokey Stover -Mysterious Sailor Disappearance

Boone Hall Plantation has had a long and fascinating history since its founding near Charleston in 1681. Learn about the estate and its place in South Carolina history by visiting the plantation with an all-access admission ticket. Nine original cabins where enslaved people lived, coupled with the Black History in America exhibit, demonstrate what life was like for many people at the plantation.

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston’s past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Join us on an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history of Charleston left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come alive as we tour the original walled city and learn the how, when and where it all happened by walking in the footsteps of Charleston's living history!

Set sail from iconic Harbour Town aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town for an unforgettable Happy Hour Cruise like no other! This lively 90-minute cruise brings together Lowcountry charm, breathtaking water views, and the perfect mix of flavors and fun. Kick back and relax as a local guitarist sets the mood with live tunes on the upper deck, while you enjoy complimentary access to our festive Baja-style taco bar featuring shrimp, chicken, and beef tacos with all the fixings. Sip on your favorite drinks from our full-service bar offering happy hour specials throughout the trip. Whether you're looking for a fun outing with friends, a pre-dinner activity, or just want to unwind on the water, this early evening cruise is your perfect escape.