Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon vs The Battery and White Point Garden: 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 The Battery and White Point Garden, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 46. The Battery and White Point Garden is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan The Battery and White Point Garden in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon | The Battery and White Point Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 57 | 46 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 93 | 92 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 86 | 78 |
| Cheapest experience | $25 | $10 |
| Average time needed | 2h | 1.7h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | Yes |
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
Best ways to see The Battery and White Point Garden
- 1. Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from $30 · 2h
- 2. Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 81 · from $28 · 2h
- 3. Charleston History Tour /
Outty Ranking 81 · from $49 · 2h
- 4. Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Outty Ranking 80 · from $60 · 2h
- 5. Book Charleston's Most Educational History Tour!
Outty Ranking 79 · from $45 · 2.5h
Frequently asked questions
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon or The Battery and White Point Garden: 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 The Battery and White Point Garden, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 46. The Battery and White Point Garden is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan The Battery and White Point Garden in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon or The Battery and White Point Garden?
Ranked experiences at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon start from $25 and at The Battery and White Point Garden from $10 per person. The Battery and White Point Garden can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and The Battery and White Point Garden?
Experiences at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon run 2 hours on average and at The Battery and White Point Garden 1.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Charleston with a break in between.
Can you do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and The Battery and White Point Garden 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 Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon options and 100% of The Battery and White Point Garden options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon: Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel (Outty Ranking 93, from $40). For The Battery and White Point Garden: Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $30).
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