Charleston County Historic Courthouse Tours

Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt

When you've spent some time at this historic government building in Downtown Charleston, why not check out USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market? They're near Charleston County Courthouse and also a hit with many tourists.

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The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Nov 25 - Nov 28
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great location with nice amenities.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Dec 31 - Jan 6
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New York (LGA) to Charleston (CHS)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (828 reviews)
The unit was clean and spacious. The building is close to shopping and dining options.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Dec 30 - Jan 2
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,666 reviews)
The accommodations are excellent, very clean with nice amenities. The staff is friendly and very helpful with questions and recommendations. The location is excellent, close to good restaurants, shops, and the market.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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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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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 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $225 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Popular places to visit

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
Gibbes Museum of Art showing heritage elements and interior views

Gibbes Museum of Art

Browse the collection of this visual arts museum, set in Charleston’s Historic District. Its detailed Beaux Arts style makes it as impressive outside as inside.

Gibbes Museum of Art
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
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 churches, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
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

Best Lodging Options Near Charleston County Historic Courthouse

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
Emeline
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

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

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
The Charleston Place
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

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

The Ansonborough

4 out of 5
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC
The Ansonborough
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The Palmetto Hotel
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

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