Charleston City Sightseeing: Historical Bus Tour

Step back in time and explore the rich history of Charleston on this engaging bus tour. Visit iconic landmarks, learn about the city’s role in American history, and upgrade to include a visit to a historic plantation home or the Charleston Museum.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gray Line of Charleston - Enjoy a guided tour of Charleston by mini-coach and learn about the city’s significant history. With your professional guide, explore the former city walls; visit the famous Battery Waterfront district; and stop at Charleston’s picturesque Battery Sea Wall for closer views of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and…
What's Included
  • 90-minute narrated historic mini-coach tour
  • Professional driver/guide
  • View over 100 points of interest
  • See Rainbow Row, Old Exchange Building, and Whitepoint Gardens
  • Optional museum upgrades available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on this informative tour of Charleston’s history, where your guide will bring to life the enchanting allure of one of the nation’s oldest cities. Discover Charleston’s essential part in the narrative of the U.S., visiting over 100 landmarks including Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building, and Whitepoint Gardens. You also have the…

Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Tour departs from Charleston Visitor's Center
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Terriann_f
Jun 4, 2025
Excellent Tour - Our guide/driver was John and he was informative, courteous, and occasionally humorous. The vehicle provided comfort and good visibility. We felt it was the best part of our visit to Charleston and gave us just the right amount of history and an overall idea of the region. Thanks, John.
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Kyle_b
May 30, 2025
Charlotte food tour - Plenty of great small plates with historical significance included. No need to book dinner for later. Perry kept it interesting and informative. We will definitely return to Charlotte and also book another food tour. Thanks for the memories
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Vicki51287
May 30, 2025
Great ride, then went to the museum accross the street. - Good for a quick tour around Charleston the older historic side, learned a few things I didn't know about Charleston saw some new sights and visited the Charleston Museum. The driver was careful and very informative. The cost was a very good price for what we got. Easy to find our tour bus.
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Kim_b
May 30, 2025
Great Tour! - Our driver was so fun and entertaining and very knowledgeable about the area! Great tour to become familiar with your surroundings. He had great recommendations as well. We really enjoyed this!
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Christieu2019
Jun 13, 2025
Do a bus tour of the city! - It was a convenient way to see the city and learn about it. The guide was friendly and the tour was informative. I would recommend it.
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Dorothy_p
Jun 7, 2025
It was a good tour- the... - It was a good tour- the driver was great and comfortable small bus! Good way to see the city in air conditioning when super hot outside!!
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James_e
May 31, 2025
We loved our experiences in Charleston. - Tell the guide your interests. We were the only ones in our bus and John showed us us very nice areas. My favorite area is the old homes that are still standing after all these years.
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Colleen
Jun 2, 2025
Good historical overview. - Tour guide was knowledgeable but he chastised the tourists for talking. Very uncomfortable. Not much personality. Good historical info.
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Tommy_m
Jun 15, 2025
Tour guide did not allow... - Tour guide did not allow for any questions and talked non stop in a high, shrill voice. He ended 15 minutes early.
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Joseph_m
Jun 3, 2025
Refund the tour you cancelled - They cancelled the tour because one of their vans air conditioning didn't work. Why couldn't they have shiifted the vehicles and not cancel? I haven't received a refund.
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From $37
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).