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Charleston History Highlights Tour
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Overview
349 Years of History in • 2 Hours • All ages
Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender.
Duration
2 Hours
About
Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the South, but not before a tumultuous beginning. The city started as a bawdy port town known for pirates and ladies of negotiated affections.
As Charles Town grew, it became known for its immense wealth, religious tolerance, refinement, and sophistication.
From historic homes tucked away on picturesque, cobblestone streets to historic churches and public buildings, we'll explore Charleston's 349-year history and show you some of the most important sites of the Colonial Period, Revolution, and Civil War.
This is not a costumed tour.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 160 East Bay St.
City: Charleston
Country: US
Postal Code: 29401
Province: SC
Additional Info
The tour begins in front of the Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St.
The closest parking garage is at https://maps.app.goo.gl/kutHu853MNwPxgta8. The city does enforce the residential area parking limits 24/7, so don't park on the street in an area with signs about residential parking time limits.
Please arrive a few minutes before tour start time to check in with your guide. You can pop into the Bakeshop for a quick beverage!
There are no public restrooms along most of the tour route, but there is one in the garage You might want to "hit the head" before the tour begins.
This is a walking tour, so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Our tours go rain or shine, but if there is hazardous weather, we will cancel the tour. If that happens, you have the options of rescheduling your tour (based your schedule and our availability) or a refund.
Old Exchange tickets: You cannot use the confirmation email for admission if you purchased tickets to the Old Exchange. You must use the tickets that your guide gives you when you check in for the tour.
If you have any questions, please call 843-442-7299.
Cancellation Policy
Tours run rain or shine. Should hazardous weather force the cancellation of a tour, you may reschedule your tour (based on availability). If you cannot reschedule, we will refund your purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable, but you may reschedule (based on availability) with 24-hours-notice.
The health & well-being of Captain Bob and Doozer are priorities for us, so please understand that we cannot guarantee their appearance on every tour. They do not accompany the tour in extreme temperatures.
The tour route is in public areas over which we have no control. Charleston Pirate Tours is not responsible and cannot be held liable for behavior of the public, other tour patrons, or any accidents during the tour.
