Beauty & Tragedy: The History of Charleston

Charleston, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

A personal storyteller that will guide you through the French Quarter and Historic Charleston.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cumberland Street & Church Street
Cumberland St & Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
All tours begin on the corner of Cumberland St. & Church St.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Powder Magazine

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Slave Mart Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rainbow Row

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battery & White Point Gardens

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Downtown Charleston

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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based on 7 reviews

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Adam was great!

Elena_K, May 2026

We had a fantastic tour and would highly recommend it. Adam was a wonderful guide, delivering two hours of nonstop Charleston history in a vivid, story-like way. He brought to life the people and events that shaped the city, gave honest insights into slavery, politics, and power. Engaging and informative. Thank you. May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Wow, thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Historic Charleston.

Historical learning experience

Cynthia_D, Apr 2025

We learned so much about the history of this beautiful city. It was a beautiful day and we leisurely walked through the city and our guide pointed out many interesting things we would have simply walked by without noticing. Highly recommend this tour and guide!