Group Tours

Whether you’re a synagogue, federation, school, senior group, or corporate team, we’ve got you covered.

Charleston Jewish Tours specializes in crafting fully customized group experiences rooted in Jewish heritage, culture, and community.

Founder Ronnie Ludwin brings years of expertise designing immersive, meaningful itineraries tailored to your group’s interests, goals, and pace. Whether you're seeking a deep dive into Charleston’s unique Jewish history or a more contemporary approach focused on team-building and reflection, we bring it all together seamlessly. See below for a sampling of experiences we provide:

• Private tour of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), the oldest continuously used synagogue in the U.S. and birthplace of American Reform Judaism

• Private tour of Brith Sholom Beth Israel (BSBI), the oldest continuously used Ashkenazi Orthodox synagogue in the U.S. and cornerstone of “Little Jerusalem”

• Private tour of Coming Street Cemetery, the oldest Jewish burial ground in the South, dating to the 1700s

• Private walking or driving tour of historic downtown Charleston, with a focus on Jewish landmarks and stories (learn more)

• Behind-the-scenes access to rare archival materials from the Jewish Heritage Collection, guided by an expert historian

• Thematic tour options, including Jewish-Southern culinary traditions or deeper explorations of African American Jews, slavery, and shared histories

• Kosher or non-kosher catering, as well as curated restaurant reservations

• Lodging recommendations and hotel coordination

• Optional excursions to sites beyond Charleston, including plantations, Fort Sumter, and the USS Yorktown, with custom narration to highlight relevant Jewish or historical context

• Opportunity to attend Shabbat services at KKBE or BSBI, with opportunities to meet local congregants or clergy

• Engaging team-building programming — from storytelling and reflection prompts to Jewish identity activities