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Discover Charleston: Historic District, Plantations and Beaches

By CloudGuide S.L
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$7 and current price is AU$3 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step into the storied streets of Charleston where centuries of American history unfold behind wrought-iron gates and beneath canopies of live oaks draped in Spanish moss. This self-guided walking tour leads you through the City's most captivating landmarks, from the pastel Georgian townhouses of Rainbow Row to the grounds where the Civil War began. Wander through the nation's oldest public market, pause in elegant gardens, and stand on the seawall at The Battery as the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge. Along the way, hear stories of revolution and resilience, of enslaved Africans who shaped the city's culture, and of the devastating 1886 earthquake that nearly levelled everything. Charleston's charm lies in its contradictions — a city that celebrates beauty while confronting a complicated past. From the towering spire of St. Michael's Church to the limbs of the Angel Oak Tree, every stop reveals another layer of this remarkable Southern city.

Activity location

  • Charleston City Market
    • 188 Meeting St
    • 29401-3155, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Charleston Visitor Center
    • 375 Meeting Street
    • 29403, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Discover Charleston: Historic District, Plantations and Beaches

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$6.57
AU$3.29 x 1 AdultAU$3.29
Total
The previous price was AU$6.57 and current price is AU$3.29
49% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self-guided walking tour, fully on the app — explore at your own pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Digital Map & Offline Content: no cell service needed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Instant access: your tour activation code is ready on your ticket, below the barcode.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    NO live guide or rental equipment provided — please bring your own smartphone and headphones
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enjoy audio guide access for more than 40+ sites across Charleston
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fees, live guide, headphones, transport, parking, food/drinks, internet access and rentals

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Charleston City Market

  • 30m
Begin at one of the oldest public markets in America, stretching four blocks between Meeting Street and East Bay Street. Established in the 1790s, the market is famous for Gullah sweetgrass basket weavers who carry on a centuries-old West African tradition. Browse local artisan goods and sample pralines.

Rainbow Row

  • 1h
Walk to East Bay Street to see the most photographed spot in Charleston — a row of thirteen colourful Georgian townhouses dating to the 1740s. These pastel facades were originally merchants' shops with living quarters above. The vibrant colours are said to have helped sailors identify their homes from the harbour.

Pineapple Fountain

  • 1h
Stroll through this beautifully landscaped park along the Cooper River waterfront. The iconic Pineapple Fountain, a symbol of Southern hospitality, anchors the park. Swinging benches, palmetto palms, and harbour views make this one of the most relaxing spots in the city.

The Battery

  • 1h
Walk the promenade along the seawall at the southern tip of the peninsula, where Civil War cannons and monuments dot a shaded park of massive live oaks. Grand antebellum mansions line the street, and views stretch across the harbour to Fort Sumter and Sullivan's Island.

Nathaniel Russell House (Pass by)

Tour this impeccably restored 1808 Federal-style mansion on Meeting Street, considered one of the finest neoclassical houses in America. Its famous free-flying staircase spirals three stories without any visible support. The house museum reveals the lives of both the wealthy Russell family and the enslaved people who maintained the household.

St. Michael's Church

  • 1h
Stand before Charleston's oldest church, completed in 1761 at the corner of Meeting and Broad Streets, known as the Four Corners of Law. Its towering 186-foot steeple has served as a landmark for ships entering the harbour for over 260 years. George Washington worshipped here during his 1791 Southern tour.

Old Slave Mart Museum (Pass by)

Visit the only known building still standing in the United States that was used as a slave auction gallery. Located on Chalmers Street, this small but powerful museum tells the storey of Charleston's role as the largest slave trading port in North America, where nearly half of all enslaved Africans entered the country.

Fort Sumter National Monument

  • 1h
View Fort Sumter from the harbour waterfront, where Confederate batteries opened fire on the Union-held fort on April 12, 1861, beginning the American Civil War. Interpretive markers along the Battery explain the bombardment. Ferry tours to the island fort depart from nearby Liberty Square.

King Street

  • 30m
Stroll along Charleston's premier shopping and dining corridor, stretching from the Visitor Centre to The Battery. Upper King is known for restaurants and nightlife, Middle King for fashion boutiques, and Lower King for antiques. The street showcases beautiful 19th-century commercial architecture throughout.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens (Pass by)

Drive to this sprawling plantation along the Ashley River, home to America's oldest public gardens, established in 1676. The romantic gardens feature azaleas, camellias, and cypress swamps. The plantation also offers an honest interpretation of slavery through its preserved slave cabins and the From Slavery to Freedom tour.

Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor (Pass by)

Cross the Cooper River to Mount Pleasant and visit the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier turned floating museum. The ship saw action in the Pacific Theatre and now houses exhibits on naval aviation, Medal of Honour recipients, and a Vietnam War experience exhibit with a full-scale support base.

Angel Oak Tree

  • 1h
End your tour at one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the Lowcountry. This Southern live oak on Johns Island is estimated to be 400 to 500 years old, with branches stretching 187 feet across and a canopy that shades nearly 17,000 square feet. Standing beneath it is a humbling experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Charleston City Market
    • 188 Meeting St
    • 29401-3155, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Charleston Visitor Center
    • 375 Meeting Street
    • 29403, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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