Charleston City Hall Tours

The scenes that have long played out at Charleston City Hall will fascinate any politics buff. Arrange a visit to better understand the functioning of government here.

If you're spending a while in Downtown Charleston, Charleston City Hall is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This historic government building is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market are also ready to be explored close by.

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The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Nov 19 - Nov 23
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Close walking to everything in the area.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Nov 19 - Nov 23
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,652 reviews)
We loved everything about this boutique hotel! Our only criticism is the breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Definitely sub par. That being said the coffee shop in the lobby is wonderful.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Oct 26 - Oct 30
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,820 reviews)
Beautiful and friendly staff

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $10 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 per adult
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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $125 per adult
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St. Michael\'s Episcopal Church

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Gaze up at the iconic white steeple and learn about the rich history of the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Washington Square featuring a park

Washington Square

Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.

Washington Square
It was originally built in 1753 as a Statehouse of British Royal Government. It was partially destroyed by fire in 1788 and rebuilt in 1792 with a third floor addition. It was restored to it's 1972 appearance in 2001 by Charleston County.

Charleston County Courthouse

Charleston County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Charleston County Courthouse
Pink House Gallery featuring a house

Pink House Gallery

The oldest remaining tavern building in the South has been a law office and an art gallery. It is now a private residence retaining its iconic pink exterior.

Pink House Gallery
Heyward-Washington House showing a park

Heyward-Washington House

Admire the architecture, historic furnishings and formal gardens of a Charleston home once owned by a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Heyward-Washington House
The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater

Best Lodging Options Near Charleston City Hall

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St, Charleston, SC
The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The Ryder Hotel
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The Charleston Place
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Planters Inn
The Meeting Street Inn

The Meeting Street Inn

3.5 out of 5
173 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The Meeting Street Inn
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
HarbourView Inn
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The Vendue
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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