Immerse yourself in Gullah and African American history as we take a guided Gullah Tour including Charleston, James Island and Johns Island and complete the day at the new International African American Museum. Have a delicious lunch at the Charleston Crab House overlooking the beautiful Wappoo Creek.
· The cancellation date for this tour is February 7, 2024, which is the last day to cancel and receive a refund from Capitol Tours. Travel Insurance is available upon request to help protect your investment, subject to eligibility criteria.
· All times listed on the itinerary are approximate.
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Friday, March 22
7:00am Gather with your fellow travelers at Capitol Tours office in West Columbia to prepare for departure to Charleston at 7:30am.
9:45am Arrive at the Charleston Visitors Center where we will meet our guide for the morning. Our tour will take us through Charleston’s ubiquitous African American history and the Gullah Geechee Culture; it will take us from the Charleston historic district to the Sea Islands of Johns and James Island.
12:30pm Say goodbye to our guide and continue to lunch at the Charleston Crab House on Wappoo Creek.
2:45pm Arrive at the International African American Museum for a timed entry at 3:00pm for a self-guided tour. The museum documents the journey that began in Africa centuries ago and continues today.
5:00pm It has been a fascinating day in Charleston and it’s time to return to West Columbia. There will be a stop along the way to pick up something to eat (on your own) and bring back on the bus.
7:45pm Estimated arrival at Capitol Tours.