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.
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 stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
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.
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.
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 stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Our pick of the best French Quarter Hotel Deals
The Vendue
This stay was amazing! Close to food, shops, tours, and entertainment. Also only steps away from the waterfront. Very beautiful decor and great staff! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Palmetto Hotel
Excellent location, attentive staff, clean, great parking (valet), loved our stay
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
HarbourView Inn
The Harborview’s location allows for an easy walk to most of the attractive art galleries, shops and dining options that surround it. Beautiful view of the harbour with a nice walking path. Staff are very attentive. Extras include a ‘wine an cheese’ hour and a ‘milk an cookies’ serving for a late ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Loutrel
The staff were very professional. I liked the personal touch and attention to details. This was my best hotel experience ever!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Very helpful & responsive staff together with an ideal location make the Church Street Inn a repeat choice. Excellent value for the money!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Spectator Hotel
We loved our stay! The attention to detail and hospitality was unmatched.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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 Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Ansonborough
If you're spending some time in Ansonborough, South Carolina Aquarium and International African American Museum 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.
