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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

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icon2 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Overview

This private sightseeing tour of Charleston offers a local perspective on the most charming city in the South. Beat the crowds of bus tours and go where carriage rides can’t as your licensed guide drives you around the peninsula in the comfort of a private vehicle. As you drive past top sights like Waterfront Park and the Battery, hear stories of Charleston history and culture in the Holy City.
  • Private Charleston sightseeing tour
  • Tour the peninsula in a comfortable private vehicle
  • Ideal overview of Charleston for first-time visitors
  • All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off
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Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
I pick up from most locations, including vacation rentals.

Ports

  • Charleston Cruise Terminal


  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Jeff Zimmerman

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours.
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What is the maximum group size during Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers.

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MichaelDiamantaris
, Dec 2020
Loved this tour. The guide was punctual, friendly, and so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. Definitely recommended this tour!
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Bringing the holidays to Charleston
Ann_M
, Dec 2020
Our guide was informative and thorough. The vehicle was comfortable and the length of the tour was perfect.
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Great experience in Charleston.
Chetan_D
, Dec 2020
Old history and preservation of houses and architecture. Citadel military school and college of Charleston was fantastic.
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Great tour!
Christin_K
, Nov 2020
My mom and I took this tour and had an absolute blast. The driver was full of information that we both found interesting. I was thrilled to take the private tour and I highly recommend it.
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History in a nutshell
BeachyKim
, Nov 2020
The driver was so knowledgable about Charleston history. The tour was extremely informative - very historical based. I would highly recommend to do at the beginning of your trip.
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Historical driving tour in Charleston
Susan_F
, Oct 2020
Fabulous tour guide & tour! He is very knowledgeable & pleasant in the way he explains history, especially architectural details which we asked about specifically.
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Do it!
Amanda_W
, Oct 2020
Fantastic tour of Charleston! We saw everything we wanted to and then some. Very knowledgeable historian along with some fun facts. Highly recommend this experience.
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Very safe tour
DANNY_L
, Oct 2020
Jeff was a super nice guy and even called the day before to confirm which was nice we enjoyed the tour I personally would have liked more human interest stories and less architecture information!
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Informative
Cindy_F
, Oct 2020
Very informative and thorough tour. We covered all of Charleston it seemed including visiting the citadel which we hadn’t seen before. Would recommend
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Arturo_C
, Jul 2020
Wonderful tour and very professional. My family felt safe and very engaged during the experience as well as excited to see so many historic buildings.
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