Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
History comes alive as Colonial dressed guides talk about Pirates, Patriots and Presidents! Explore the location where pirates were once held and view a section of the 1698 fortification that once protected the Walled City. Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, recognized today as South Carolina's most historic building. Where Patriots were imprisoned, the Constitution was ratified and George Washington was entertained.
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  • meg
    Mountainside, New Jersey27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Sample of Charleston's History
    This tour was extremely enlightening to the history of Charleston during the revolutionary war. It spoke to the change in the physical layout of the city, as the water came up to the front of the building in the past. Also discussed the various uses of the building overtime, and spoke of the terrible conditions that prisoners had to endure. The docent was extremely knowledgeable and the tour was well worth it.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 April 2023
  • LisaF
    Columbia, Missouri64 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An unexpected Charleston jewel
    What an unexpected treasure! This was on our list as a historical point of interest but it's so much more. The tour of the dungeons is a fantastic trip through history and our guide spoke as if we were living the events of the late 1700s. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and I wish I could remember his name. He has "We the people" tattooed on one of his arms so make sure to look for him as your guide. The upper floors are fascinating with their colonial displays, but it's in the dungeons where the most history is learned. To walk the same floors as George Washington brings history to life, Bonus: there is a significant discount for teachers for the tours. I strongly recommend this as one of your stops in Charleston.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 7 July 2023
  • Berny L
    139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great visit
    We had a lovely time walking through the history of this building. Lots to read and the dungeon tour was very informative. The guide was enthusiastic about sharing the history of the provost. We bought a combined ticket which I would recommend if you want to visit the Old Slave Mart museum.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 October 2023
  • Life2Travel
    Denver, North Carolina1,599 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dungeon tour
    We did a tour here, wanting something other than a historic house. The dungeon tour was interesting and well paced 30 minutes with Carol. We also learned the history of the building. The main and top floors are just explore on your own exhibits but worth the time. We purchased the combo ticket which also included the Slave Mart.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 October 2023
  • AuntK21327
    12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good tour and knowledge
    Good tour. Workers are very knowledgeable. The dungeon tour was great. Our guide was very informative, his story telling was engaging, lots of good tidbits. There was a younger gentleman upstairs who too was a wreath of knowledge and more than willing to share. Lots of people were asking him questions. This place has a lot of history. Lots of well known, historical figures have walked through this building. Definitely a stop to see.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 October 2023
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JulieALS
Duluth, MN461 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We came to Charleston on a rainy day. This was a perfect activity. The museum is great and the dungeon tour was very informative. Price was reasonable at $15.
Written 1 March 2024
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Clay
San Antonio, TX36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
25-30 minute tour down in the dungeon. The tour guides really know their stuff and you learn some fascinating history about the founding of the United States and Charleston's role in that.
Written 28 December 2023
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Joe Maniscalco
Greenville, SC10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great experience. Definitely worth your time if visiting Charleston. The story telling and history of the dungeon from our tour guide was exceptional.
Written 30 November 2023
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Ashley E
Tennessee362 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great tour and wonderful tour guide. The dungeon tour was very interesting and we were given a lot of history of the Revolutionary War. The upstairs museum was interesting too.
Written 5 November 2023
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ronald p
New Hope, PA59 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Not very interesting or well described. No mention of pirates, little mention of the prisoners keep here.
Written 1 November 2023
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AuntK21327
12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Good tour. Workers are very knowledgeable. The dungeon tour was great. Our guide was very informative, his story telling was engaging, lots of good tidbits. There was a younger gentleman upstairs who too was a wreath of knowledge and more than willing to share. Lots of people were asking him questions. This place has a lot of history. Lots of well known, historical figures have walked through this building. Definitely a stop to see.
Written 29 October 2023
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Life2Travel
Denver, NC1,599 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did a tour here, wanting something other than a historic house. The dungeon tour was interesting and well paced 30 minutes with Carol. We also learned the history of the building. The main and top floors are just explore on your own exhibits but worth the time. We purchased the combo ticket which also included the Slave Mart.
Written 22 October 2023
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Berny L
Chicago139 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a lovely time walking through the history of this building. Lots to read and the dungeon tour was very informative. The guide was enthusiastic about sharing the history of the provost. We bought a combined ticket which I would recommend if you want to visit the Old Slave Mart museum.
Written 7 October 2023
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cdandoy
Gilbert, AZ923 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Dungeon tour takes about 30 minutes. The rest is self-guided. Some great history here. Museum on entrance floor and one above. Dungeon down below entrance floor.
Written 5 October 2023
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Greg P
Galva, IL335 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Was undecided on visiting while in town but glad we did. The guide for the dungeon tour was great and very excited to see one of the 200 original Declaration of Independence copies on site here.
Written 20 September 2023
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OLD EXCHANGE & PROVOST DUNGEON: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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