Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon Tours

Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Nothing gives us an insight into days gone by quite like old buildings. Learn a thing or two about the area's colorful history at Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon.

This historic landmark is located in Downtown Charleston. Once you've explored all you can at Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon, head to nearby USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market.

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The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was $687, price is now $517 per person
$517
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 28
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,854 reviews)
A beautiful property in the heart of everything! Highly recommend

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was $810, price is now $591 per person
$591
per person
Dec 26 - Dec 28
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The property and room were very clean. The restaurant and bar had great options. Overall, we were underwhelmed for the price though. The furniture and decor were cheap throughout the hotel, the phone in the room didn’t work and it was difficult to get a hold of the front desk using our cell phones for help getting an iron to the room. Housekeeping came to our door at 8:50 AM on a Saturday and after telling them we’d be out of the room shortly they never came back to clean the room.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Sawyer by Avantstay Stunning Isle Of Palms Home w/ Pool!

Sawyer by Avantstay Stunning Isle Of Palms Home w/ Pool!

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $906, price is now $677 per person
$677
per person
Dec 12 - Dec 14
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Charleston (CHS)
No reviews

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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 95 reviews
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Price is $48 per adult
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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

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

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2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
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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 35 reviews
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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 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 95 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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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.

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