Tour a piedi storico di Charleston per piccoli gruppi
Descrizione
Charleston, SC è un posto meraviglioso da visitare. Tanta storia, tante tradizioni secolari. Scegliere la giusta guida turistica renderà la tua esperienza davvero memorabile. Mike e Nancy sono guide cittadine autorizzate e risiedono da 30 anni nel quartiere vecchio e storico. Possono offrire una prospettiva che quasi nessun altro può offrire. Uno di loro ti condurrà attraverso percorsi poco conosciuti e ti parlerà delle usanze di Charleston di 300 anni che sono ancora praticate oggi. Per chi è interessato, Mike offre anche tour della Guerra Civile a Charleston. Scopri le battaglie che hanno avuto luogo a Charleston, le difese del porto e il rapporto unico tra il maggiore Anderson, comandante dell'Unione, e il generale Beauregard, comandante confederato. Infine, Mike e Nancy sono considerati due delle principali guide di Charleston. Scopri perché i principali hotel di Charleston indirizzano i loro ospiti a loro.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il tour inizia al White Point Garden, dove i coloni sbarcarono nel 1680. Lì scoprirai come è nata Charleston. Un regalo a 8 Lord Proprietari da parte del re Carlo II. Vedrai la Stevens Lather House, a 17.000 piedi quadrati, la seconda casa più grande di Charleston. Nel 1920 la brava gente di Charleston fondò nella sala da ballo di quella casa la Società per la preservazione delle vecchie dimore. È stata la prima società di conservazione del paese.
Mentre passeggiamo lungo l'alta batteria (lungomare) imparerai a conoscere la Guerra Civile e la Guerra Rivoluzionaria. Sentirai parlare della battaglia di Battery Wagner, soggetto del film "Glory" e molto altro sulla guerra civile. Vedrai alcune delle più belle case anteguerra di Charleston e ascolterai alcune storie "interne" della vecchia Charleston. Come il pezzo di cannone da 900 che atterrò sul tetto della Roper House nel 1864 ed è lì ancora oggi. Vedrai il Carolina Yaughtless Club, Rainbow Row e molto altro.
Una volta arrivati a Tradd Street cammineremo in quella che era la città murata originale. Vedremo alcune delle prime grandi case di Charleston degli anni Quaranta e Cinquanta del Settecento. Tradd Street, con le sue meravigliose fioriere, è considerata una delle strade più affascinanti di Charleston ed è spesso presente su Southern Living Magazine. Vedremo Catfish Row (Church Street tra Tradd Street e Broad Street), il quartiere nero di Charleston prima della Guerra Civile e soggetto dell'opera teatrale Porgy and Bess.
Poi verso Meeting Street. Lì vedremo altri esempi di case di Charleston prima della guerra rivoluzionaria, inclusa la James Simmons House, quartier generale del generale Beauregard durante la guerra civile. Vedremo la Nathanial Russell, una delle più belle case museo di Charleston, un esempio di Charleston Single House e la Williams Mansion, con i suoi 24.000 piedi quadrati, la casa più grande di Charleston. George Williams costruì il palazzo dopo la Guerra Civile in quello che viene chiamato lo stile architettonico all'italiana. Williams era un corridore del blocco durante la guerra civile. Margaret Mitchell (autrice di Via col vento) visitò la casa quando aveva 13 anni e pensiamo che quella visita possa essere stata la genesi del suo libro.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(64)
I was so extremely fortunate, and ended up with a private tour with Mike. He was very knowledgeable, kind and friendly and gave me a fascinating and thorough insight into the history, charm and beauty of Charleston. If you are lucky enough to have him as your tour guide you will not be disappointed. Thank you Mike.
Exploring Charleston with this gentleman was nothing short of exceptional. His depth of knowledge is immediately apparent—not only in the way he recounts the city’s layered history, but in how he connects it seamlessly to its architecture, culture, and the subtle details that most visitors would otherwise overlook. What sets him apart is his refined understanding of Charleston’s architectural heritage—from stately antebellum homes to lesser-known structures that reveal the city’s evolution over centuries. Beyond history, his insights into Charleston’s cultural fabric are equally impressive. He speaks with familiarity and warmth about longstanding traditions, local customs, and the influential families who have shaped the city’s identity. It’s clear he is not merely an observer, but someone personally connected within these circles, lending an authenticity that is rare to encounter. Equally noteworthy is his reputation as a discerning restaurant connoisseur. His recommendations are thoughtful and tailored, reflecting both an elevated palate and an insider’s access to some of the city’s most celebrated dining establishments. In every sense, he offers more than a tour—he curates an experience that is sophisticated, immersive, and unforgettable.
Very interesting with abundance of historical facts. Graham is so personable seem to really enjoy showing people around Charleston.
I traveled with my mom and her friend to Charleston for the first time in early October. A friend recommended Mike's tour and we were not disappointed! He gave us many amazing historical facts about the area and brought a personal touch to each of his stories. He had first hand knowledge of several of the local homes and the people that lived in them. Due to the inclement weather, we had to reschedule our original tour. Mike was very accommodating and communicated clearly throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Mike to anyone wanting an interesting, factual tour of Charleston!
This is our second time touring the city with Mike. The first time was two years ago when we visited the city with friends. Everyone had a great time and was very impressed with his knowledge of historical Charleston. This week we returned to the city with family and Mike’s walking tour was a number one must do for our family. Mike shared many interesting facts about Charleston and did a great job giving us new information since two of us had taken his tour in the past. The tour is about two hours long and is well worth your time. We recommend his tour to all of our friends.
The sight seeing tour with Mike was good, he has a lot to tell and knows his stuff. Being a member of the historical society he knows everything from brick walls and roof tiles, historici buildings and the people living in it. He has a good sense of humor and last but not least: a great recommendation for a restaurant for that same evening, The Chubby fish of chef James London great choice, worth the waiting in line! Thanks Mike. Greetings from Ruud and Roel.
Mike lead a wonderful tour. He is so knowledgeable and explained everything so clearly. We definitely recommend him. A great afternoon!!
One of the best tours on our trip to Charleston. Mike shared so many interesting facts about Charleston and its part in the Civil War. We would recommend it to our friends.
Great tour. Mike is a local, lived in Charleston for decades right in the historic district on Battery st.. So much to see and learn here. Highly recommmend. -Atchara and Pete
Mike was fantastic!! He gave us lots of information about the history of Charleston and some really neat fun facts about the goings on today. It was a great tour, we didn’t feel rushed and it was informative. Mike was also helpful with suggestions of things to do and places to eat in Charleston. Everyone should do this tour!
