Historic House & Garden Tour with Exclusively Charleston

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels with moderate walking on mostly flat surfaces and some garden paths.

Overview

Step back in time with Exclusively Charleston’s specialty tour of historic houses and gardens. Discover unique architecture and antiques across five preserved museum homes in this enriching three-hour experience.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Specialty Tour - House and Garden Tour

Starting at $125 per Hour • 3 Hours

Select participants and date

Date

Fri, Oct 24

Travelers

Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Explore five historic museum houses and gardens in the city, showcasing Colonial, Federal, and Antebellum periods. Discover priceless antiques and immerse yourself in the lives of the families who preserved them. Experience the unique "Charleston Single" house design, offering a captivating glimpse into the past during this engaging three-hour tour.

Rates

All tours are $125/hour plus any additional fees and admissions (except the Christmas Tour and the Culinary Tour). If your party is larger than 6 people, please call.

Duration

3 Hour Tour

About

There are five museum houses and gardens open for visitors to tour in the City. They encompass early Colonial, Federal and Antebellum periods. These homes are filled with priceless antiques of each period and give the visitor the experience of life at each time period. Learn about the families and descendants that lived and preserved them. The "Charleston Single" house was a unique design, not seen anywhere in the US.

Adventure Tips

Wear Comfortable Footwear

This tour involves walking through uneven historic grounds and garden paths, so sturdy shoes are recommended.

Bring a Water Bottle

Stay hydrated throughout the three-hour walk, especially during warmer months.

Arrive Early

Give yourself extra time to meet your guide and start promptly at the scheduled tour time.

Photography Allowed

Bring a camera or smartphone to capture the unique Charleston Single houses and period gardens, but avoid flash inside homes.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Local songbirds common in garden spaces
Squirrels that inhabit the city’s mature trees

History

Charleston’s distinctive 'Single house' design originated to optimize airflow and privacy in a hot, humid coastal environment, a model unique to this region.

Conservation

Preservation efforts in Charleston emphasize maintaining architectural integrity while promoting sustainable tourism that respects historic artifacts and garden ecosystems.