The Second Saturday Art Walk is like the amazing race for art lovers (although much less intense…read moreand with wine involved). But, I was surprised how nicely organized and planned out the Art Walk is! They have a great system in place where patrons of the art walk have to visit ten or more galleries between the hours of 4-8pm to be entered into a raffle prize drawing, and believe me, there are a plethora of prizes! You can RSVP for the evening online, but no one ever checked us off or verified us during the evening, I think this is more a way for them to keep up with attendees post-event. The evening starts at 4pm at the Bohemian Riverfront Hotel, located right on Bay Street, an easy walk from anywhere downtown. You'll enjoy views of the river the hotels own lovely collection while you sip on a glass of complimentary wine and are introduced to several "spotlight" artists and galleries of the night. The reception takes place in the Rocks on the River restaurant during the winter months and the Rocks on the Roof bar during the summer months. Make sure you grab a map at this first stop and head over to the Tiffani Taylor Gallery at 5pm. Here you'll grab your first artist signature, remember, you have tasks to complete along this art-walk!! Having to get signatures from the artists was quite fun, because it allowed us to interact and learn about each artist in a way that was unique and very interactive. Once you finish at the Tiffani Taylor Gallery, you are invited to visit any of the 32 participating galleries. We headed back to River Street next and hit up Gallery 209, with it's impressive history as well as extensive collection (if you're looking to add some excitement to your night, grab a Wet Willie's to drink while you walk!) From there we headed towards City Market and checked out A.T. Hun Art Gallery, Gullah Living and many more. If you're looking for get those ten signatures, City Market Art Center is an easy way to get them all and it's a great time to visit as almost all the galleries were open (plus you can grab pizza to go at Vinnie Van Go-Go's!) When the clock strikes 8pm, make sure you're at the closing reception located at in a back room in the Andaz Hotel. Here you'll be entered into a raffle drawing where it's next to impossible to loose and be able to chat with fellow gallery racers and grab another glass of wine if it suites you. The art walk is a perfect way to meet locals, see a huge assortment of galleries in one night, take the evening at your own pace and appreciate local artists. I highly recommend adding this event to your Second Saturday bucket list!

Sarah from Canvas Charleston helped my husband and I decorate our new home last year. The entire…read moreexperience, from start to finish, could not have been better. Not only was Sarah extremely creative and knowledgable with regards to art / interior design, but she was also very pleasant and easy to work with. She quickly understood exactly what we were looking for and suggested a number of different pieces, all of which we ended up loving. Additionally, on more than one occasion, Sarah would suggest something that wasn't necessarily what we would've chosen on our own, but these pieces turned out to be some of our favorites. When it comes to art consulting and interior design, Sarah is truly the best. Next time we're in Charleston, we will be sure to tour with Canvas Charleston, as I'm sure her art tours are fabulous as well!

From the owner: Canvas is the premier gallery tour company in Charleston, SC. Explore our incredible city with the…read morelocals. Looking for a fantastic experience full of culture, history, and behind-the-scenes opportunities? We curate a tour based off of your likes and needs.

One of the highlights of my trip to Charleston. As a history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed our guided…read moretour of downtown Charleston. Denny was our guide and I was very impressed by his knowledge of Local history. Extremely friendly and delightfully well known in the community; Denny catered the tour to our own interests and gave us a very pleasurable and informative experience. Highly recommended!

We really enjoyed walking around Charleston with Dennis and learning about the history of the town…read more He has vast knowledge of the city, detailed Revolutionary & Civil War facts, as well as interesting tidbits about life in the city. He spent extra time with us and knew all the places to pop in for a quick A/C break - essential in the summer. We had a great afternoon & would recommend him to all, first time visitors & history buffs alike!

Enjoyed meeting Carri and learning about the architecture of Charleston .. I recommend this tour.read more

From the owner: Bricks and Brushes is the only specialty tour group in Charleston to offer two uniquely focused,…read moresmall group walks that delve into Architecture and Art. We pride ourselves in providing experiences above & beyond a traditional tour, encouraging conversation & curiosity at a relaxed pace... and we're fun, too! // Bricks // Architecture Tour // An in-depth dive into the Holy City's 350 years of American architectural evolution through craftsmanship, details, stories, economics & history. // Brushes // Art Gallery Tour // A welcoming & non-intimidating introduction to Charleston's varied creative community. We'll explore the warmth & joy of galleries, studios, artists and the added bonus of delving into the historic architecture these galleries love to share.

This museum was a fun find as I attempted to get out of the midday heat for awhile. The exhibits…read morewere very unusual/eye grabbing. I was also able to view everything in a short amount of time without it feeling overwhelming (I hate going to a museum that has too much I'll never get to view). The cost is free, however, donations are appreciated. The staff working the front desk wasn't rude by any means, however, she wasn't too welcoming. Overall, this was a very positive experience.

Part of the College of Charleston, this gallery is free and open to the public. It wasn't any great…read morehassle getting in. The space is only a couple of rooms, and houses a rotating exhibition with no permanent collection. I happened in on a day when the artist du jour was giving a talk and just missed it, which was a shame. The exhibit was a very locally flavored multimedia experience built around the shore, with the signature pieces composed of scraps of more conventional paintings which had been destroyed by a hurricane. One could easily stop for restrooms and water in the building and there was a sort of art vending machine among a small gift selection.

I truly think that this is the best way to see Savannah, especially if you have never been or it's…read morebeen a long time (or if you have bad knees, like my husband!) It was about $45 per person which might sound a little steep but they take you to 16 stops all over the city and you can get on and off as many times as you like (just show your ticket!) They run about every 15-20 minutes and if you stay on for the entire ride, it's about a 90 min tour. Joey was our first guide and he was so awesome that we decided to stay on 2/3 of the way through (we only got off for a "pit stop".) He was hilarious and had dad jokes for days. We really enjoyed him. They also gave us some good info...if you're interested in the squares, sit on the left, churches on the right. Every seat near the window was excellent for taking photos. I'm glad I brought an external battery, I was taking so many pictures! There is no AC but they did give us fans! And there are a lot of good coupons included in their handouts. AND a really good map of Savannah. A lot of good info. I highly recommend!

This is a good way to see the beautiful, historical city of Savannah, Georgia. The trolley will…read moretake you all around the many beautiful squares which are a unique feature of this city. If you are a fan of the book or movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, you will see the Mercer House as well as other important spots mentioned in the book. The old part of the city is rally quite remarkable. The tour also takes you to the port are and the newer parts of the city, but the main focus is definitely the historical area. Than Goodness the town capitulated and General Sherman spared it from being burnt. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and comfortably paced. Be aware that you cannot commandeer the entire seat, not even for backpacks and such. Two persons to a seat.

I've been to Savannah multiple times, but this was my first time doing a tour of the city. These…read moretours often sell out so I would recommend booking ahead of time. We did the 75 minute historic tour of Old Savannah. Check in was a breeze and all employees we encountered were lovely. Our tour guide/driver, Irish, is a Savannah native and shared some of her personal anecdotes and gave us an in depth history of the squares and history. I learned a lot more about Savannah during this tour and would highly recommend!

Everyone was so great on this trolley tour but specifically Cyndi. She was so informative and kind…read more We were able to see so much of Savannah by doing this and learn a lot of history.