TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
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Charleston Private Driving and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Charleston
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore downtown Charleston’s churches, elegant homes, and landmarks on a comfortable three-hour private tour with a local guide.
About this tour
See Charleston’s historic streets and landmarks from the comfort of private transportation on this three-hour tour. With a certified local guide, the Charleston Private Driving and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston offers an easygoing way to explore the Holy City without walking between sights.
Along the route, take in historic churches, the College of Charleston, Charleston City Market, elegant homes, and picturesque neighborhoods. Your guide brings the city’s history to life as you enjoy the scenery and discover its best-known landmarks. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.
Meet at the corner of Chalmers and Meeting streets by the South Carolina Historical Society Museum, then settle in for a comfortable look at downtown Charleston. Book this private driving tour to experience the city’s character and history at an unhurried pace.
Highlights
- See historic churches, the College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market
- Admire elegant homes and picturesque downtown neighborhoods
- Hear Charleston’s history from a certified local guide
- Explore comfortably by private transportation
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Certified local guide
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: corner of Chalmers and Meeting streets by the South Carolina Historical Society Museum
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Charleston
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.
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