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Private Historic Charleston: Mansions, Markets & Hidden Gems

Step behind the velvet rope of one of America's most storied cities on a fully private, expert-guided tour. Your scholar-guide unveils antebellum mansions, cobblestone alleys, and the soul of the Lowcountry at your own pace — the ultimate Charleston immersion.

What to expect

Your guide — a certified local historian — leads you through the French Quarter's rainbow-painted Georgian and Italianate homes, the antebellum grandeur of the Battery, and the fragrant bloom of hidden walled gardens. On the cobbled lanes of Chalmers Street, the sobering Old Slave Mart provides unflinching, essential context. You'll pause for sweet tea or a small-batch bourbon at a curated stop before returning enriched and unhurried. Every detail is tailored to your interests before the tour begins.

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Exclusively Charleston – Private Guided Tours
USD 125/hr (1–2 guests) | USD 150/hr (3–6 guests) — typical 3-hr private tour from USD 375
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Good to know

Book directly by phone or the website contact form; confirm your all-aboard time so the guide can build a realistic 2.5–3 hr itinerary. The cruise terminal is a short ride-share away; guides can arrange pick-up at the pier on request.

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Luxury cruises that call at Charleston — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Norwegian · Norwegian Jewel
7 nights · calls at Charleston
from $640
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