Complete Charleston Tour: Experience 12 Lowcountry Stops

Experience the Complete Charleston Tour and explore 12 unique Lowcountry stops. Discover the historical, controversial, and beautiful aspects of Charleston in a small group tour. Limited to 8 people, this active tour offers 8000 steps, Charleston snacks, and the opportunity to visit 13 exclusive sites.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Charlotte Street Park - Wander through this serene antebellum street in the Wragg district, rich with history that often goes unnoticed.

  • The Citadel - This military college, dating back to the Civil War, is rumored to have played a role in its inception.

  • Morris Island Lighthouse - Journey to the end of Folly Beach for an up-close encounter with the 6th oldest lighthouse in the U.S., including a 1/4 mile walk along the sandy beach.

  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - Once a bustling amusement park in the 1940s, this newly renovated pier invites you to explore its length, shop at the beach store (offering ice cream and hot dogs), or enjoy a margarita at Pier 101 Beach Bar (if open).

  • Angel Oak Tree - Visit this majestic live oak on John’s Island, estimated to be 400-500 years old.

  • Drayton Hall - The oldest surviving plantation house in its original form. While we won’t tour inside, we’ll stop for photos and a history lesson.

  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - Stroll down the oak-lined alley to the reflection pond, offering countless photo opportunities.

  • Old St. Andrew’s Parish Church - The oldest parish hall south of Virginia, nestled among Spanish moss and the Drayton family graveyard.

  • Fort Moultrie - Walk along the station street beyond the fort to the beach for a delightful surprise.

  • Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church - Built in the 1830s for the Irish Army Corps of Engineers, this church is a testament to resilience.

  • Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse - Dubbed the ugliest lighthouse in America!

  • Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - Get an up-close view of the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey.

  • Charleston water taxi - Enjoy a scenic return to your starting point at the Wharfside Aquarium. Charleston’s beauty is best seen from the water!

  • Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina - Discover another hidden gem with stunning views of the Yorktown and the Cooper River.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

No other tour captures the Complete Charleston experience like this one. Snap! takes you where no others go on this 6 hour adventure!

Spend the day with me on this small group (limited to 8 people), full day adventure and learn what makes the Charleston Lowcountry so historical, controversial and beautiful, all in the comfort of my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits.

Stroll down Charlotte Street. Gaze upon the prolific Morris Island Lighthouse. Shag down Folly Beach Pier. Behold the Angel Oak Tree. Contemplate Drayton Hall. Magnolia Plantation and Old St Andrew’s Church. Salute Citadel College. Learn of Sullivan’s Island notorious past. March around Fort Moultrie. Visit Charleston Lighthouse. See the USS Yorktown. Cruise across Charleston harbor on the Water Taxi.

This is an active tour (8000 total steps!) with several walks during the day. We will stop for a quick lunch to-go or bring your own.

Location
475 E Bay St
East Bay Street
Meet on the corner, in front of Liberty Place Hilton. There is a public parking garage at 24 Calhoun Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael_k
Jun 22, 2024
Charleston Low Country Tour - Lee Ann is an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw sites that I suspect with most other tours, we would not get a chance to experience. Every stop was memorable. Cost of the tour was well worth it . If you’re looking for a tour for stops that might be considered “out of the ordinary”, then this is the tour to take.
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Sabrina_m
Jun 17, 2024
LeAnn showed the town of... - LeAnn showed the town of Charleston perfectly! Learned so much history and saw the most beautiful places! Definitely would recommend her as your tour guide and doing the full all day tour!
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Williamhs3009tv
Jun 14, 2024
Highly Recommend 5 Stars - I highly recommend this trip. Leann was amazing and she made the whole event very special for us. You see some amazing views and hear some great history about the low country we did not know. The van is comfortable and AC and she had goody bags for everyone with a full agenda and some awesome books. Well worth the money.
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Marvin_c
Jun 12, 2024
A lot to see - This is a nice overview of places in the Charleston area. There are short stops at each location along with the bit of history.
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Amy_h
Jun 3, 2024
Neat way to see the area! - This was a really neat tour and everyone in my group enjoyed it. My kids are older (19-22) and they loved learning about the history of Charleston and seeing all the different spots. We ended up with a private tour since no one else booked and that was really cool. LeeAnn was a wonderful guide and I would definitely recommend going on this tour!
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Katvg
Jun 1, 2024
A "complete" day out! - Took the "Complete Charleston" tour on Memorial Day with Leanne; definitely recommend! Her tours offer a great way to see the area without your own car. She had goodie bags for us with maps, city info, and delicious benne wafers. This particular tour was nice for me as a first-time visitor to Charleston to get an overview of sites outside the main downtown area. We returned to the city via watertaxi with flexibility to stop at waterfront or aquarium, with dolphins & pelicans seeing us off at the pier. Book directly for the best rates (snapchs.com)! If you're a solo traveler, email Leanne a few weeks before your trip to arrange joining a tour. (Cross posted to Google)
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Maryellen
May 24, 2024
High points in the low country. - LeeAnn was awesome! We were on a sib reunion, all over 60 years old. It was perfect. A very personal touch. Thanks for a wonderful fact filled day!
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Sandra_p
May 16, 2024
Great experience - Leanne was a great guide and got to see so many places that I wouldn't have been able to visit. She was super organized and we knew exactly what was happening each visit
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Michael_a
May 6, 2024
Wonderful tour, book it!!!! - Morris island/lighthouse stop. She’s very knowledgeable, accommodating, great story teller. We really saw everything, historic homes, James Island, several plantations, Angle Tree, huge Folly beach, Morris island light house and Battery Wagner/ Glory story, Mnt pleasant, fort Moultrie, Sullivans island super fancy homes. All with great anecdotes, cold water and stops.
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Cheryl_l
May 8, 2024
A great way to spend 6 1/2 hours - The Angel tree was beautiful, loved the history of the houses and their quirks (haint paint), Fort Sumter, Old St. Andrews Parish Church, loved St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church...Leanne was a great guide
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