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Capital City Heritage Drive Private Tour

By Palmetto State Tours, LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$122 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This private guided tour given by a 10th-generation, native South Carolinian provides a comprehensive overview of Columbia’s rich history, architectural beauty, and cultural landmarks, all within a comfortable, two-hour drive. Enjoy your journey through this historic Southern city! Patrons may request to customise this tour by the inclusion or exclusion of specific sites or that the tour focus on a particular era, historical event, or site provided that the time allocated for the trip is not significantly exceeded.

Activity location

  • South Carolina State House
    • 1100 Gervais St, 1100 Gervais St, 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina
    • 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • South Carolina State House
    • 1100 Gervais St, 1100 Gervais St, 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina
    • 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Capital City Heritage Drive Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
SUV
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$122.35 x 2 AdultsAU$244.70
Total
Price is AU$244.70
Until Sun, 31 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Licensed English Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
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    Child Booster Seat
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    House and Garden Tours

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not appropriate for children under 7.

Activity itinerary

South Carolina State House

  • 20m
Begin your tour at the State Capitol, a symbol of South Carolina’s history and governance. Your guide will share fascinating stories of the events that have taken place within and around this iconic building.

University of South Carolina

  • 15m
Explore the historic campus of the University of South Carolina from the comfort of our vehicle. Learn about the university's origins and the important figures who have walked its halls.

Gervais Street Bridge (Pass by)

Spanning the Congaree River, this concrete arch bridge was completed in 1928, and is one of Columbia's most iconic landmarks.

South Carolina State Museum

  • 15m
Constructed in 1893, the Columbia Mills Building was originally home to the Columbia Duck Mill, one of the first electric-powered textile mills in the world.

Congaree Vista (Pass by)

Originally known as the Congaree Vista, the area leading up to the State House was historically an industrial district which began transformation in the 1990s into the vibrant cultural and entertainment district is today.

Woodrow Wilson Family Home (Pass by)

Built in 1871, it is the only museum in the nation dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction era through the life of the 28th President, Woodrow Wilson. Historic Columbia offers House and Garden Tours for $12.

Robert Mills House & Gardens (Pass by)

Get a close look at the Robert Mills House, an architectural masterpiece designed by one of America’s first native-born architects. Your guide will delve into the history of this remarkable building and its significance. Historic Columbia offers House and Garden Tours for $12.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens (Pass by)

Admire the stately Hampton-Preston Mansion, one of Columbia's grandest antebellum homes, and hear stories of the powerful families who once lived there. Historic Columbia offers House and Garden Tours for $12.

Governor's Mansion (Pass by)

Pass by the Governor's Mansion, the official residence of South Carolina's governors since 1855. Your guide will share intriguing tales of the mansion's past residents and the role it plays today.

Columbia Museum of Art (Pass by)

Conclude your tour with a casual drive down Main Street, where you'll see a mix of historic and modern attractions, including the Columbia Museum of Art, award winning Lula Drake Wine Parlour, restored Fox (now Nickleodean) Theatre, South Carolina's first skyscraper, and the renowned Arcade Mall, a historic shopping destination.

Location

Activity location

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    South Carolina State House
    • 1100 Gervais St, 1100 Gervais St, 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina
    • 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    South Carolina State House
    • 1100 Gervais St, 1100 Gervais St, 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina
    • 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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