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Jewish History Private Driving Tour of Charleston
(9) Reviews
Charleston
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York!
This private tour blends iconic landmarks with hidden gems, weaving Jewish heritage into the broader story of Charleston.
We’ll visit sites both famous and often overlooked — including “Little Jerusalem” and two of America’s oldest synagogues: one, the oldest in continuous use and birthplace of Reform Judaism; the other, the nation’s oldest active Orthodox Ashkenazi congregation. You'll also see the first Jewish-owned pharmacy in America, a brothel once run by a Jewish woman, and homes and civic spaces tied to merchants, leaders, and reformers.
Alon...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Go to the front gate on Hasell Street and the guide will meet you there.
Return
Jewish History Private Driving Tour of Charleston
(9) Reviews
Charleston
About
Charleston History. Jewish Soul.
Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York!
This private tour blends iconic landmarks with hidden gems, weaving Jewish heritage into the broader story of Charleston.
We’ll visit sites both famous and often overlooked — including “Little Jerusalem” and two of America’s oldest synagogues: one, the oldest in continuous use and birthplace of Reform Judaism; the other, the nation’s oldest active Orthodox Ashkenazi congregation. You'll also see the first Jewish-owned pharmacy in America, a brothel once run by a Jewish woman, and homes and civic spaces tied to merchants, leaders, and reformers.
Alon...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Go to the front gate on Hasell Street and the guide will meet you there.
Return
Itinerary
1
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Learn about the Sephardic roots of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the U.S. and birthplace of American Reform Judaism.
2
Fulton Street
Hear the story behind Grace Peixotto, daughter of a religious leader, and the brothel she owned and operated here.
3
Broad Street
See Dr. Jacob de la Motta's former pharmacy, which became the first Jewish-owned pharmacy in the U.S, as well as the Hebrew Orphan Society, the oldest incorporated Jewish charity in the U.S.
4
Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue
Learn about BSBI, the oldest Ashkenazi Orthodox synagogue in continuous use in the U.S.
5
Little Jerusalem
Explore "Little Jerusalem," a bustling Ashkenazi Jewish quarter from the 1800s.
6
Charleston Holocaust Memorial
See Charleston's Holocaust Memorial and the powerful symbolism in its unique structure.
