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
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Oct 12 - Oct 16
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,813 reviews)
I loved how it’s in the middle of king street and easy access to everything. Super historical and cute!

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Oct 6 - Oct 10
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,654 reviews)
The location was great, totally walkable and with access to awesome food and nightlife. The hotel is nice, and we loved the coffee and fruit on each floor.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Lack of attention to detail. Our room was not clean as expected. Dust bunnies , lack of desk no chair. Towel racks pulling out of wall . Toilet tissue holder pulled out of wall . Body wash dispenser empty. Disappointment all the way around. JB

Reviewed on Aug 22, 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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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
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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
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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

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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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