Half Day City Bus Tour, Aiken Rhett House And Charleston Museum
Description
A combination of two of the historic museums in Charleston. The Aiken-Rhett House offers an intimate, visceral encounter with the human stories and social structures that shaped the city, while the Charleston Museum provides a broader, comprehensive understanding of its pivotal role in American history. Together, they offer a nuanced and unforgettable perspective that will deepen your appreciation for this remarkable city. The museum is a great way to immerse yourself in all things Charleston. It is just half a block from the Aiken-Rhett House and just across the street from the Charleston Visitors Center. The tour is expected to last approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes in total.
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Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Charleston's historic district. From grand antebellum mansions to charming hidden alleys, our tour reveals the rich tapestry of its past, bringing to life the captivating stories of its resilient people and pivotal moments.
This preserved home, built in 1820, invites you to walk through a veil of time to explore Charleston in her antebellum days. The house, grounds and dependencies are all included in this tour. One of the more poignant parts of the tour is walking up the well worn steps from the kitchen to the slave quarters.
The Charleston Museum is Americas first museum, with their collection starting in 1773. The museum provides a wonderful glimpse into Charleston's past with it's amazing galleries, both permanent and temporary. The museum is a great way to immerse yourself in all things Charleston.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Had a great time with Kim. She was born and raised in Charleston, and knew all the history and told lots of stories. The bus is comfortable and air conditioned. We saw most of the downtown historic area, much more than we would have on the horse drawn carriages tour. We walked to the Aiken Rhett house for that tour right after getting off the bus. We enjoyed the flexibility of doing the Charleston Museum a few days later. This is a great first thing to do in Charleston, or the only thing you should do if you have limited time here.
This tour was so informative and fun. Our tour guide is a local who's lived in Charleston her whole life. She gave us some wonderful "inside" insights. We loved it!!! And highly recommend!
Kim the tour guide was very informative and told us a lot about the area. She seemed to really enjoy what she was doing and it was evident in her tour.
Our guide was amazing! Her knowledge of the history of this city was presented in a friendly interesting way. The Charleston museum was a jewel. Highly recommend this tour.
