Charleston Sightseeing Bus Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks
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40 Ratings
Charleston
Experience the best of Charleston on our sightseeing bus tour. Explore iconic landmarks, historic sites, and charming neighborhoods. Don't miss the chance to see The Battery, Rainbow Row, and more!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Charleston - On all our tours you will see The Battery, Rainbow Row, The City Market, Cobblestone Streets, Quaint Alleys, where South Carolina Seceded from the Union and much more. You also will have a chance to briefly exit the tour bus at The Battery and get a view of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. Escape the heat, as our tours are conducted on a new sightseeing bus with a super cold air-conditioner. You are assured of receiving that “personal touch” since all tours are conducted by the owner who’s family sailed into Charleston Harbor in 1740.
- Battery & White Point Gardens - We briefly exit the bus at The Battery to get a view of our beautiful homes, the historic harbor and Fort Sumter.
- Rainbow Row - See the brightly painted homes at this famous Charleston Landmark.
- Fort Sumter National Monument - We get a view of Fort Sumter as we exit the bus for a few minutes at the Battery.
- Charleston City Market - You will see hundreds points of interest during the tour including The City Market which was first used as an area to sell food in the early 1800’s. Today it is used by local vendors to sell locally made arts and crafts.
What's Included
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Complimentary hotel pickup from select hotels
Additional Information
During our excursions, the sights you’ll take in include The Battery, Rainbow Row, The City Market, notable places of Worship, splendid Architecture, Cobblestone Streets, abundant Gardens, charming Alleys, opulent Mansions, and the location where South Carolina broke away from the Union, among other attractions. There will be an opportunity to briefly disembark at The Battery for a picturesque view of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. Our tours take place on a brand new touring bus fitted with a high capacity air-conditioner to keep you cool. Expect a unique ‘personal touch’ as the tours are led by the owner, whose ancestors arrived in Charleston Harbor in 1740. Each tour takes about 90 minutes.
Location
Charleston Visitor Center
Meeting Street
Meet the tours bus in the bus shed just behind the Charleston Visitor Center located at 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(40 Ratings)
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Susan_m
Apr 2, 2024
Great tour. Very informative! - Our driver Shawn was great. The trip was very informative, lots of information and historical reference!
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Bobbi_s
Feb 17, 2024
Listening to the History,... - Listening to the History, learning about the fault line and earthquakes. Driver was very pleasant. I would do this tour again next time I visit.
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Jeremy_b
Feb 10, 2024
History with humour - Well paced and right length
I resent being told to write more words in this box and it makes me wish I had not started the survey
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Amanda_p
Jan 16, 2024
Amazing Tour of Charleston - We had an amazing time. Richard the driver was so nice and knew everything about Charleston. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. We were the only ones that he had to take the tour so it felt like we had our own personal tour of Charleston. He made us feel welcome! We highly recommend taking the tour!!
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449arnoldn
Jan 2, 2024
A Terrific Bus Tour of Charleston SC - The tour guide, who I believe is named Richard, was highly knowledgeable, considerate and very friendly. The tour was enormously informative and provided a small insight into Charleston living. Would highly recommend this tour
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Cassandra_n
Dec 26, 2023
Christmas 2023 tour - Tour guide was SUPER knowledgeable and engaging. Learned a lot! I’m familiar with the area and was enlightened with more information. Great history!
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Cathie_p
Oct 7, 2023
Great experience! - Great tour guide who was very personable and knowledgeable! Gentlemen was truly vested in the history of Charleston.
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Portiar_t
Aug 15, 2023
Tour of Charleston - Loved all we learned about the preservation of architectures and learning to spot the earthquake retrofits of the historic buildings!!!
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Paul_k
Jul 28, 2023
A wonderful afternoon! - Richard was great. Knowledgeable and friendly Very enjoyable! I would highly recommend this tour! We learned Lo!a
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Michael_k
Sep 26, 2023
Tour cancelled by the operator - The tour was cancelled by the operator on the morning of the scheduled date! That was major inconvenience since we were already on our way to the meeting place.
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