Charleston City Market vs Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 78 for Charleston City Market, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 44. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan Charleston City Market in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Charleston City Market | Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 44 | 57 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 90 | 93 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 78 | 86 |
| Cheapest experience | $33 | $25 |
| Average time needed | 1.8h | 2h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Charleston City Market
- 1. Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 90 · from $39 · 2.5h
- 2. Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More
Outty Ranking 82 · from $41 · 2h
- 3. Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Outty Ranking 82 · from $50 · 1h
- 4. Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Outty Ranking 81 · from $50 · 1h
- 5. Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 80 · from $40 · 2h
Best ways to see Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
- 1. Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel
Outty Ranking 93 · from $40 · 3h
- 2. Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 91 · from $26 · 2h
- 3. Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 91 · from $34 · 2h
- 4. Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture
Outty Ranking 88 · from $25 · 2h
- 5. Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
Outty Ranking 86 · from $35 · 2h
Frequently asked questions
Charleston City Market or Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 78 for Charleston City Market, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 44. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan Charleston City Market in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Charleston City Market or Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon?
Ranked experiences at Charleston City Market start from $33 and at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon from $25 per person.
How long do you need at Charleston City Market and Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon?
Experiences at Charleston City Market run 1.8 hours on average and at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon 2 hours, so both fit in one day in Charleston with a break in between.
Can you do Charleston City Market and Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Charleston City Market options and 100% of Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Charleston City Market: Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 90, from $39). For Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon: Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel (Outty Ranking 93, from $40).
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