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Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

1217 Reviews | Charleston
From $47.50 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Charleston Sightseeing Tour via luxury minibus
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional Guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

Tour in comfort and safety as we show you the beauty of the Holy City. Let us do the driving as you relax and watch as 300 years of history pass by your window. Our guide will escort you and your group through the historic streets of Charleston. You will see the beautiful buildings and churches of the queen city of the south in air conditioned comfort.

Itinerary

  • Charleston City Market (Pass By)

    Let us do the driving while you relax as 300 years of Charleston history passes by your window. Your professional guide will escort you and your group through the historic streets of Charleston, rolling by popular Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row, the Battery, White Point Garden, Nathaniel Russell House, St. Michael's Church, and many more! You will see the beautiful buildings and churches of the Queen City of the South in air-conditioned comfort as you listen to tales of Charleston history from its early colonial days, through the Civil War, and to the present. Perks such as bottled water and a free ride for active duty military with valid I.D. lend this tour a sense of true Southern hospitality. Let us show you why Charleston has been consistently ranked by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top tour destinations in the world! Guarantee your spot on this popular Charleston City Bus Tour by reserving ahead today!

  • St. Michael's Church (Pass By)

    Charleston's oldest church has been tolling its bells on the hour since 1764.

  • Rainbow Row (Pass By)

    Pass by one of Charleston's most recognizable areas, Rainbow Row. This street represents the longest cluster of Georgian style row houses in the United States.

  • Battery & White Point Gardens (Pass By)

    See White Point Gardens, a 6 acre public park located in the southern part of the Battery.

  • Nathaniel Russell House (Pass By)

    Located in Downtown Charleston near High Battery, the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street, is widely recognized as one of America's most important neoclassical dwellings.

  • St. Philip's Church (Pass By)

    Historic church located in downtown Charleston.

  • Aiken-Rhett House (Pass By)

    Historic home in downtown Charleston

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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1217 reviews

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Tour of Charleston

Published on Feb, 2025

Very informative. Learned a lot of numerous historical tidbits. Ride was comfortable and outstanding value. Highly recommended.

Great experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

The guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The bus was clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this business. Gave us great historical background and fun places we went back to visit after the tour.

Great tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Taking a sightseeing tour bus is a great. Way to see the City & learn about the history, architect, religious buildings & NO WALKING!! Our guide was very informative. Highly recommend

Great introduction to Charleston

Published on Jan, 2025

Great way to start our trip in Charleston. Neal was our guide. Incredible wealth of knowledge. The tour varies unavoidably due to street closures in Charleston, but wherever we went, Neal had interesting information. Great when you can tell someone really enjoys what they do.

Our tour guide was very...

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and also told Charleston's history in a very entertaining way!

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