6 Private History Tours in the USA Worth the Day

1.Private Guided Historic Electric Cart Tour of St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,194 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Explore St. Augustine’s Walled City by private electric cart for 90 minutes with guides such as Tom, Dale, or Diane. Hear stories from the Spanish, British, and Flagler eras, reach sights that are awkward on foot, and enjoy a relaxed route suited to history lovers and guests with limited mobility.

“Very Adult oriented. We did not know that children under 7 were not allowed since it said that way down on additional info. Should have stated that at the top of the description. That being said, only 3 of us got to go since my son in law had to stay back with 2 young grandkids. Our driver, Tom, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an excellent narrative of the history of the city and its entrepreneurs of the 19th century. It is a perfect way to learn about the city without any walking.”

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2.Private Tour of Savannah’s Historic/Victorian Districts & Bonaventure Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle through Savannah’s historic and Victorian districts, visit the exterior of historic churches, and explore Bonaventure Cemetery. Guides including Andy, Bill, Andrew, and Dan tailor the route to your interests. Hotel pickup is included within five miles of downtown.

“Great introduction to Savannah. Our guide Bill was knowledgeable and friendly. The cemetery was particularly interesting.”

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3.Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Spend about two hours walking Charleston with a certified guide such as Steve Bailey, Kay, Kate, or Russ. Expect a small English-language group, old homes and churches, the Four Corners of Law, the Charleston Battery, and plenty of time for questions. The route ends near Dock Street Theatre.

“Steve’s tour of Old Charleston was the highlight of our stay. He’s a “binyah,” and his lifelong knowledge of the area came out through his detailed stories as we visited many fascinating sites around the city. He also seems to know everyone, and lots of people we ran into clearly know him, too. Highly recommended!”

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4.Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet Dennis at 79 E Bay St for a private one to two-hour photo walk in historic Charleston. Expect guided posing, relaxed humor, and portraits around Rainbow Row, with possible stops at cobbled lanes, cozy alleys, and avenues of oaks. The experience is in English and ends where it starts.

“Dennis was super impressive! We had a great time with girls trip photos on rainbow row. Great personality and worked fast with turnaround.”

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5.Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Charleston’s historic district in a private carriage for up to four people. Your professional guide handles the driving and storytelling, with past guides such as Daniel, Ricky, Kiki, and Dr. Tim praised for humor and local detail. Routes vary by city direction, so sights are not guaranteed.

“The guide we had was great, very informative, learnt a lot about the history, took us around many of the old buildings, we had a great time and would do it again”

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6.Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Charleston Sailing Charters for a private morning sail aboard Mystique, limited to your group of up to six. Your skipper and first mate guide you past the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Yorktown, and sometimes Fort Sumter, with drinks, shade, a restroom, and chances to spot dolphins.

“Had an amazing time sailing with Rob and Mattie! It was exactly what we hoped for….a beautiful peaceful morning with wonderful brunch by Caviar & Bananas (highly recommend!!). Rob and Mattie took great care of us and made it a very special part of our time in Charleston! If you’re considering booking…do it! You won’t be disappointed!!”

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