French Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

French Quarter
Charleston Waterfront Park showing a garden and a sunset as well as a small group of people
French Quarter
French Quarter
French Quarter

Popular places to visit

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Charleston with a trip to Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Dock Street Theater

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a popular theatre in Charleston. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery

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.

Pink House Gallery
Washington Square

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.

Washington Square
Old Slave Mart Museum

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 shops or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum

Activities

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

NZ$28
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Shrimp and Grits

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

NZ$183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

NZ$48
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Cocktail Tour

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

NZ$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

NZ$12
per adult
Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour
Mark Jones inside Washington Square Park

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

NZ$44
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals

The Vendue
The Vendue
4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (599 reviews)
"A unique "art museum" hotel set in historic buildings in colonial Charleston, the Vendue offers a mix of great experiences and significant challenges. The price you pay for the historic location, excellent service, rooftop bar and quality restaurant includes significant challenges to mobility-impaired ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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The Vendue
The Palmetto Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel
4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$533 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$533
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (752 reviews)
"Such a cool old hotel… comfortable room, lovely continental breakfast in the beautiful lobby each morning, and the area is walking distance to everything you want to see in Charleston."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Palmetto Hotel
French Quarter Inn
French Quarter Inn
4 out of 5
166 Church St, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Amazing evening reception and breakfast. Turndown cookie and milk service. Very attentive staff. Overall we had a great stay!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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French Quarter Inn
HarbourView Inn
HarbourView Inn
4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Harbor View Inn… Our Favorite!
"My husband and I will stay nowhere else! This is such a quiet, peaceful place to stay if you want to walk the harbor, the battery, and Rainbow Row OR walk to amazing shops for great food and coffee! The staff are amazing!!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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HarbourView Inn
The Loutrel
The Loutrel
4 out of 5
61 State St, Charleston, SC
The price is NZ$1,161 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$1,161
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (963 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Loutrel
The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel
4 out of 5
67 State Street, Charleston, SC
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (922 reviews)
"Great location and first class property."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

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Charleston Historic District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal to Charleston City Market – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Charleston Historic District
Nathaniel Russell House which includes interior views

South of Broad

If you're spending some time in South of Broad, Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House are top sights worth seeing.

South of Broad
Charleston

Harleston Village

While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

Harleston Village
South Carolina Aquarium featuring marine life

Ansonborough

If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ansonborough
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Downtown Charleston

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston Music Hall.

Downtown Charleston
South Carolina which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Radcliffeborough

If you're spending some time in Radcliffeborough, Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul and Brith Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Radcliffeborough

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