French Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit French Quarter
Popular places to visit
Charleston City Market
Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
Dock Street Theater
Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
St. Philip's Church
Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.
Washington Square
Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.
Pink House Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Charleston. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.
Old Slave Mart Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
Southern hospitality + customer experience. Is the true highlight of this trip. Both Cameron and Virginia were amazing to work with. They helped me set up to have champagne and rose petals in my room for my wife. It was truly a magical experience
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Palmetto Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
HarbourView Inn
Room spotless. Location spectacular! Every employee was doing exactly what they should do with enthusiasm! Loved our stay and would definitely come back! Breakfast was great-delivered at perfect time! 💕💕
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Loutrel
Everything was perfect! We were on a girls’ trip and the location is incredible and the service was top notch - every single hotel staff member we met cared for us and genuinely wanted to help. We had an amazing time! Special shout out to Tasha who works breakfast - she was delightful and just an ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
French Quarter Inn
Phenomenal stay - highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
People very nice, room very clean
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South of Broad
If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.
Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.
Radcliffeborough
While Radcliffeborough may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Music Farm and Charleston Music Hall.
