Each Saturday from 2 – 5 PM, guests have the opportunity to experience some of Charleston’s exceptional homes and gardens. Enjoy going from site to site at your leisure, where volunteer docents are stationed to interpret the history, architecture, and gardens. Each tour includes a unique set of 6-8 properties and features a variety of interiors and exteriors. $100 per person | $75 for PSC Members.
Dates and Tickets
The Fall Tours
Tickets on Sale July 1.
The Insider’s Architecture series takes guests inside some of Charleston’s finest buildings, seldom open to the public. These tours are led by noted professionals such as architects, contractors, or architectural historians, with interpretation focused on Charleston’s unique architectural styles, preservation ethic, and interior design. Each tour includes a unique set of 3-4 properties and lasts approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. $200* per person | $150 for PSC Members.
The Insider’s History series is designed for avid history buffs and are led by noted professionals such as historians, researchers, and scholars. These tours will explore various private homes of Charleston and will focus on the history of the site and neighborhood, as well as the stories and people behind the place. Each tour includes a unique set of 3-4 properties and lasts approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. $200* per person | $150 for PSC Members.
Insider’s Garden tours are designed for garden enthusiasts and are led by notable professionals such as landscape architects, garden designers, and horticulturalists. In addition to visiting some of the city’s most beautiful private gardens, guests will also learn about subjects ranging from the latest gardening trends to Charleston’s vast horticultural history, and its diverse flora and fauna. Each tour includes a unique set of 4-5 gardens and lasts approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.
Explore the streets of Charleston while learning more about the historical events, people, and cultures that have shaped our city. PSC walking tours are designed and led by professional, certified tour guides and scholars. Offerings change from day to day. Walking tours last approximately 2 – 2.5 hours. $35 per person.
- The Architecture of Charleston
October 13, 2023 – 10 AM
October 18, 2023 – 2 PM
October 27, 2023 – 10 AM
November 1, 2023 – 10 AM - Barbados & Charleston Connections
November 2, 2023 – 10 AM - Charleston, The Little London
October 19, 2023 – 10 AM - Churches & Cemeteries of the Holy City
October 12, 2023 – 10 AM
October 26, 2023 – 10 AM - Civic Centers of Charleston
October 20, 2023 – 10 AM - Doin’ The Charleston Renaissance
October 21, 2023 – 10 AM - Exploring Charleston’s Neighborhoods
Waterfront & Battery
October 11, 2023 – 2 PM
Old Village & Shem Creek Maritime History
October 18, 2023 – 10 AM
Harleston Village
October 25, 2023 – 2 PM
Hampton Park
November 1, 2023 – 2 PM - Forging Ahead: The Ironwork of Charleston
October 11, 2023 – 10 AM
October 25, 2023 – 10 AM - Lost Stories of Black Charleston
October 20, 2023 – 2 PM
November 4, 2023 – 10 AM - The Real Rainbow Row: Charleston’s LGBTQ+ History
November 3, 2023 – 10 AM - Revolutionary Charleston
October 14, 2023 – 10 AM
October 19, 2023 – 2 PM
October 28, 2023 – 10 AM
Now in its 47th year, this year’s Fall Tours offerings are designed to maximize the educational experience for guests while minimizing impacts in the historic district. Join us as we venture into the city’s storied streets, landscapes, and buildings.