A cute little cobblestone alley for photos and historical. Off the beaten path and offers shade…read moretoo. Enjoyed walking along during my time in downtown.

One of the prettiest of Charlestons alleys downtown. Stretching from Church to East Bay, it's a…read morecool public walkway and driveway for several homeowners. Watch out for private driveways, stay on the public right of way. Definitely the coolest part is as you make your way to East Bay, the width of the alley shrinks to about 5 feet wide! An alley tour is a nice thing to do for guests who are very mobile.

The iconic Rainbow Row is, ofc, a must-visit when in Charleston! This is truly such a beautiful…read morearea to stroll around and take photos. 10/10 would recommend!

Rainbow Row was on the top of my list of things to see in Charleston, given the hype around this…read morehistoric spot. I have to say, I was a bit underwhelmed when finding it. Don't get me wrong, the homes are beautiful and the history behind them are rich, but it is definitely overhyped. I was also surprised how different it looked in person compared to photos online; I don't know if its the photoshop making the houses look so vibrant and colorful, but the real thing seemed a bit more dull. If you're already in the area, you should definitely see it for yourself, cause you've got nothing to lose. But don't go out of your way to come here, or you may be slightly disappointed like I was.

Dear reader,…read more Charleston City Market is exactly the sort of place that makes casual browsing turn into a full-fledged expedition. It is full of jewelry, handmade gifts, local art, and all manner of treasures, and so many visitors seem to love the same thing: the sheer variety and the chance to find something that actually feels special rather than mass-produced. That absolutely tracked for us. The Market itself has been a Charleston staple for over 200 years, and it still feels lively, local, and full of character. What really stood out for me was an artist who went by Andy, who had a collection of pop art vinyl records that was genuinely fantastic. Using mixed media, he created pieces featuring different singers, musicians, and bands on old vinyl records, which felt both clever and beautifully done. I chose an amazing Mary J. Blige piece that was also hand-painted, and I was absolutely thrilled with it. The value of your dollar was VERY worth getting one (or more)! Cash only! Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable wander and a very good place to find art, gifts, and a few things you did not know you needed. I would happily go back.

Impressive place! The Charleston City Market goes 4 blocks. The shopping experience stretches from…read moreMeeting Street (where you'll enter) to the end of the waterfront. We had no idea until we entered just how far it went; it goes "on & on"! So much history within these buildings. It's one of the oldest public markets in the U.S. Has weathered many storms and has been registered in the National Registry of Historic Places. Established in 1788 (even though the inside entrance stats 1807) & as of today it still stands on the premises of monetary trades & services, as well as shared cultural heritage. There are countess vendors throughout this retail galleria. We enjoyed mainly browsing the works of products that were officially certified as Handmade in Charleston. You won't get tired of looking, but a lot of repeat sellers. It's essentially like a flea market if you will. It was fun, but way too much basket weaving vendors. Was so intriguing to watch the Gullah artistry & understand its importance here, but would have liked to have seen and explored MORE local foods. Wished that they would have had a specific area that was an actual type of wet market/ open-air concept or traditional marketplace that sells fresh, perishable foods like meat, seafood, and produce focusing more on local eats and food heritage of its distinct low country cuisine. There were some food spots, just not what we had envisioned or experiencing with other east coast markets we've been to. Bought a bottled water that was over $5! Other than that, we didn't buy anything else. However, definitely worth a stroll and a unique experience. Perfect touristy spot! *Open daily 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Fri & Saturday Night 6:30 PM -10:30 PM

We did the graveyard tour with Jessica. Such a great experience! Our kids are 16 and 11 and they…read morewere able to hang and not get too scared! Jessica is a talented storyteller and she provided us with so much spooky history.

Went on the Sat afternoon stroll with scott and had a wonderful time. I've been to Charleston a…read morecouple times but had never seen the beautiful streets and alleys he took us down. Highly recommend this tour, with it's beautiful homes and the stories! Scott was laid back, enthusiastic and had a real passion for giving the tour.

Thoroughly enjoyed this small format cooking class. The instructor was very knowledgeable about…read morelocal food & history. Well-organized do that we were all able to participate. I've made all of the recipes at home. If you enjoy cooking, I recommend.

Charleston Upper King Street Culinary Tour Guide: Georgia…read more 4 stops is pretty low for a food tour, especially since the last one was gelato. Our 3rd stop was a chicken quesadilla and tortilla chips with salsa and queso. I would never call that a "culinary experience". The mussels on the first stop was good but it was shared and some people are gross. A woman I was sharing with used the fork she ate off of to pick mussels out of our shared bowl AND double dipped her bread in the mussel juice. Individual small portions would've been better especially considering I traveled alone. I chose this company because it was local, when I typically use the same one, thinking it would've been the best. I was fooled. This was my least favorite food tour of all my travels. The others might be better. Stops & Food: 1. 39 Rue de Jean- mussels, bread, truffle fries, and brussel sprouts 2. Uncork Charleston - meatball (golf ball sized) 3. El Jefe Texican Cantina- chicken quesadilla, tortilla chips with queso and salsa 4. Tinto Café & Provisions- gelato

Great experience in Charleston for the eclipse. Watched it from the courtyard at the Doubletree in…read morethe Historic district, which was awesome because they had shade and a bar and fast wifi. The wifi was especially awesome as I kept the NASA channel going (they were LIVE from the College of Charleston all day!) as I looked up at the clouds every so often with my cool eclipse glasses (Lowe's, $1.99 each!). The Doubletree made it a thing with special "eclipse wine" and even their usual Doubletree cookies with extra chocolate on top like the eclipse. Waaaaay too sweet but I ate it anyway! We made a complete weekend of it, coming down on Saturday and leaving on Tuesday so as to avoid the traffic of which there was apparently plenty.

Syzygy: an alignment of three celestial objects, as the sun, the earth, and either the moon or a…read moreplanet One of the most awesome moments ever, as the sun peeked out from totality it was the brightest, most beautiful light I've ever seen...Maybe entering heaven will look like that? We are but visitors on this rock, hurtling through time and space at 66,000 miles an hour. Tethered to a burning sphere by an invisible force in an unfathomable universe. This most of us take for granted, while refusing to believe these forces have any more effect on us than a butterfly beating it's wings halfway around the world. @Eric S, name that reference (w/o Google, of course)

My wife and I decided that we wanted to experience the food scene in Charleston while here and she,…read moreon a whim, booked with undiscovered Charleston. We arrived at the "Pineapple Fountain" and was greeted by Chef Forrest Parker! What a FANTASTIC tour of the city and that wasn't even the actual food part yet (although his extensive knowledge of the history of local cuisine is amazing). Once we got to eat though.....it's like the Dudes rug (it pulled it all together). To start we had shrimps and grits. I was too busy eating to get pictures. Second, pork over rice and beans so good! Last but not least, bread pudding. By this time I had slowed down enough to snag a picture before digging in. Well worth the time!

You might be thinking $250 is a lot, but Chef Forrest gives you an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL day! You…read moreget a great tour of the city and the food he cooks for you is simply amazing. 100% worth every penny! Trust all of those 5 star reviews and book today!!! You won't be sorry!!!

Here's a polished version with a little more flow and atmosphere added:…read more Sorelle Mercato was such a fun stop while we were in Charleston! The space has a beautiful Italian market café feel and offers coffee, pastries, pizza, soups, salads, and more. (sorellecharleston.com) The coffee was excellent. We tried two of their specialty drinks -- one was a latte with lemon cold foam and candied lemon pieces on top, which was absolutely fabulous and so unique. The other was a strawberry and cream coffee that was also delicious. For food, we had the specialty pizza of the day called "The Dip," which was topped with an artichoke dip spread and was really creative and tasty. We also ordered two chopped salads. At first I was a little disappointed to learn the salads were pre-made, but honestly they were fresh and much better than expected. My daughter also had the Italian wedding soup and thought it was fabulous. One thing to know: this place gets BUSY. We stopped by in the morning and the line was outrageous. Personally, I don't think it's worth waiting in a super long line. However, we came back later in the afternoon and had only a short wait, which made for a much more enjoyable experience. Overall, definitely worth a visit -- especially if you can avoid peak hours!

Highly impressed with this cafe! Even with a line out the door and a bit of a wait, the experience…read morewas well worth it. The staff were incredibly friendly and kept things moving. I tried the seasonal Carrot Cake Latte, and it was exceptional--the cold foam on top with pecans and cinnamon made it feel like a real treat. While I didn't grab any pastries this time, the bakery selection looked absolutely delectable. Space is a bit limited inside, but they do have a few outdoor seats. I'll definitely be returning to try more of the menu next time I'm in town!