Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!

Charleston, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic streets of Charleston
  • Visit the 6th oldest lighthouse in the US
  • Roam around the newly renovated Folly Beach Pier
  • Experience the beauty of the John's Island live oak
  • Stroll through the magnificent Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Meeting Point

Meet on the corner, in front of Liberty Place Hilton. There is a public parking garage at 24 Calhoun Street.

Meeting point

475 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403 , United States

End point

End Point

Choose your Drop Off location. Option 1 is to take the Water Taxi back to Charleston from Charleston Harbor Resort. This is not included in the cost of the tour. Guest would pay $14 for a one-way trip. Option 2 is a drop-off to Liberty Hilton (or where you are staying in downtown Charleston)

Meeting point

100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Charlotte Street Park

Stroll this quiet antebellum street of Wragg district, where so much happened, and so little realize it.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Folly Beach Fishing Pier

This pier had it's heyday in the 1940's as one of the first amusement parks in the nation. Newly renovated, you are free to roam to it's end, or shop inside the terrific beach store (including ice cream and hot dogs) or even have a margarita at Pier 101 Beach Bar (if open).

Duration 15 minutes
3

Morris Island Lighthouse

Hike to the end of Folly Beach to get an upclose and personal with the 6th oldest lighthouse in the US. This includes a 3/4 mile roundtrip walk to the lighthouse. We do need to traverse a sand dune to get to the beach.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Angel Oak Tree

We will visit this 400-500 year old, John's Island live oak.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Drayton Hall

The only and oldest remaining plantation house, in it's original form. While we do not tour inside the house, we will stop for pictures and history lesson.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

We ride through the grounds with just a brief stop to Snap! a picture of the circa 1870 home.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Old St. Andrew's Parish Church

The oldest remaining parish hall south of Virginia, sits among the Spanish moss and graveyard of the Drayton family.

Duration 10 minutes
8

The Citadel

This military college dates back to the civil war. Some say, they even started it!

Duration 10 minutes
9

Fort Moultrie

Walk along the station street just beyond the fort, to the beach, and get a great big surprise!

Duration 15 minutes
10

Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church

This beautiful church was built during the 1830's for the Irish Army Core of Engineers constructing the forts on the island. Travel back in time into this testament of survival.

Duration 10 minutes
11

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

The ugliest lighthouse in America!

Duration 5 minutes
12

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Up close view of USS Yorktown & USS Laffey

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
13

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

Another secret and immense view of the Yorktown and the Cooper River.

Duration 10 minutes
14

Charleston water taxi

Water cruise option available, self-pay $15. Bon Voyage back to your starting point at the Wharfside Aquarium or Waterfront Park. Or Van will drop you off at Liberty Hilton or anywhere downtown Charleston on peninsula

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Snap! Picture Perfect Tours

What our experts say

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    Pack a light lunch for convenience.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Visit nearby Folly Beach for a sunset.
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    Check out local seafood spots for dinner.
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    Bring a camera for stunning views.

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