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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours
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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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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Additional Info
- 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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
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Charleston from the car
Charles_H
, Aug 2022
Very knowledgeable,...
Bradley_W
, Jul 2022
This is a very informative tour.
David_D
, Jul 2022
Great trip!
Judy_S
, Jul 2022
Just a wonderful 2 hour tour of Charleston. Jeff was a terrific guide.
Joseph_G
, Jul 2022
Do it, you won't regret it.
Nancy_S
, Jun 2022
Jeff was very friendly, ...
Doris_S
, Jun 2022
Excellent Guide
Chad_P
, Jun 2022
Overview of Charleston
DrSusanRae_J
, Jun 2022
Perfect was to see the sights and learn about Charleston
michael_a
, Jun 2022
Must do!
Angelia_R
, May 2022
Local History Jackpot
Susan_G
, May 2022
The personal touch of this tour was wonderful! We were taken to places other tours don’t go. We enjoyed every minute and the two hours flew by! Our guide was an eighth generation Charlestonian and his knowledge was evident!
Very worthwhile experience
Bill_F
, May 2022
It was a great experience. Jeff being an eight generation Charlestown native provided an in depth perspective on the history, architecture and key personal figures of Charleston. Highly recommend this tour.
Great experience
Patricia_M
, May 2022
A must for anyone new to Charleston!
Carmen_B
, May 2022
This was our first visit to Charleston. Our driver Jeff was in touch with us the night before our tour and kindly picked us up from our hotel. He provided us with a map so we could follow along on the route. He is so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and he drove us around to all the key sites. It was the perfect way to get acquainted with the city and hear about the rich history here! Highly recommend this tour!!
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REGINA_G
, May 2022
Great way to get an overview of the city
betsy_b
, Apr 2022
Jeff was great! He took us all around the city and gave us a great overview of the history and the various communities. Without him we would have never seen the Citadel, learned about it and gotten to see all the various communities around Charleston. He was a great guide--knowledgeable, informative and fun! Highly recommend this tour!
A highly informative tour…
Marina_B
, Apr 2022
Sisters weekend in Charleston
Susan_R
, Apr 2022
Jeff was an amazing raconteur!
He introduced us to facts and areas of Charleston that we had not seen before. It was a relaxing afternoon!
We would do it again!
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