5 of the best charleston historic house tours 1.
Best historic house tour charleston. Vastly expanded by governor and mrs. Follow the history of the south carolina port city of charleston which dates back more than 300 years on a horse drawn carriage tour. Aiken rhett house 48 elizabeth st charleston 843 723 1159 tip. Enjoy one on one interaction with an experienced guide.
The history of the aiken rhett house built in 1820 by merchant john robinson the aiken rhett house is nationally significant as one of the best preserved townhouse complexes in the nation. The house was built in 1808 and cost over 80 000 to build at the time. Used as a private hotel for president george washington during his weeklong visit in 1791 the heyward washington house showcases an array of colonial era charleston made furniture. 11 best house tours in charleston.
Nathaniel russell house is one of america s most important neoclassical dwellings. 60 minute tours provide a deeper dive into the house s history architecture and collections as well as relevant charleston and u s. Our top recommendations for the best house mansion and plantation tours in charleston with pictures and travel tips. In charleston everything from the cobblestones to the iron gates has a story to tell and we pride ourselves on showcasing these historic sites.
Save time by s. Historic sites landmarks and museums in charleston sc. Take a ferry to fort sumter and stand exactly where the civil war began. In the 1830s and again in the 1850s the house and its outbuildings include a kitchen the original.
You can buy the best of charleston architecture ticket package at the charleston museum for a good deal on tours of the aiken rhett house joseph manigault house heyward washington house and nathaniel russell house. Charleston s first historic house museum. It was once the home of charleston merchant nathaniel russell. See the many mansions churches and gardens as your horse drawn carriage tour covers more than 2 5 miles and 30 blocks of historic charleston.
One of the best things about traveling to a new place is sampling the dining scene and this charleston food tour saves you time on researching where read more 2 hours 30 minutes.