Charleston Sightseeing Bus Tour: Exploring Historic Districts
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880 Ratings
Charleston
Discover the rich history of Charleston on a 90-minute bus tour through its historic districts. Learn from knowledgeable guides and see all the city has to offer!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Adventure Sightseeing - Departing from the Charleston Visitor Center in the late morning through mid-afternoon, this sightseeing tour includes a fully-guided, live-narrated trip throughout the city. Be entertained by knowledgeable guides and learn the history about some of the most historical sites Charleston has to offer, including the Citadel, the South’s most famous military academy, and the Old City Market. See amazing gardens, wrought iron art, many of the city’s 210 churches, and so much more.

This tour is non-stop, but there will be a quick stop at the Battery for a photo opportunity. This area of Charleston is a beautiful spot on the waterfront and will showcase incredible southern-style mansions, oak trees, palmettos, statues, cannons and cannon balls, and marvelous views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse at a distance.

What's Included
  • 90-minute Narrated Historic Mini-Coach Tour of Charleston
  • Photo Opportunity at the Battery with views of Fort Sumter
  • Drive through The Citadel, the South’s most famous military academy
  • Sights of Old City Market, lovely gardens, and wrought iron art
  • Visit to 210 churches
  • Transportation aboard air-conditioned mini bus
  • Professional Guide/Driver
  • Bonus: Admission to Charleston Powder Museum included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the splendor of Charleston on a city tour, it’s the best way to familiarize yourself with the ‘Holy City’. This peaceful yet enlightening 90-minute bus journey is perfect for those making their first visit, or returning ones. Trained and competent guides will guide you through 350 years of historical events of the city as you traverse through its history-rich district in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The extensive coverage of the bus tours allows you to see and enjoy everything that defines Charleston! Partake in this unforgettable tour and discover the city as a group.

  • No pets. Service animals are allowed
Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Charleston Visitor Center
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charles_t
May 17, 2024
Charleston Bus Tour - Sean was a great tour guide. His narrative was really informative. Sean clearly knows Charleston history and sites.
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Anna_r
May 8, 2024
Charleston tour - Allen was a great guide. Bus was cool and clean. The tour was on time and full of information. Highly recommend.
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Navigator281411
May 8, 2024
Beautiful Charleston! - Super tour guide, Shawn! Never stopped talking…sometimes a bit too fast, but ever so knowledgeable! Had just enough humor to make us all smile. Even made a brief stop for us to stretch our legs and see Fort Sumpter. Great 90 minutes and certainly worth the cost! Thank you See-It-All Sightseeing Bus Tour!
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Monicami8766jo
May 4, 2024
Tour - The tour was informative and fun. Will go again. The driver was very nice. Charleston was beautiful. There is so much information to learn and historic buildings to see.
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Fran_b
May 4, 2024
Well worth it! - Great tour, well paced, knowledgeable tour guide. I recommend using "enslaved" rather than "slaves." Old dogs CAN learn new tricks I did!
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Len_d
May 3, 2024
Fun learning - The tour guide was informative and entertaining. Knowledge of Charleston history and architecture was fascinating.
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Missy_i
May 1, 2024
Great tour of Charleston - Your guide was very knowledgeable, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Would recommend to anyone visiting and would look for it next time I come here.
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175shawnac
Apr 28, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour. Our guide Lisa was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about Charleston and learned a lot about the city. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn the history of Charleston
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Y3624qqjohnl
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent for first visit to Charleston - Perfect way to see Charleston. Very informative. Our guide was so knowledgeable and also answered all our questions. Thank you!
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Homehogan
May 15, 2024
Your customer service $ucks. - Your customer service is crap. I made a.mistake online for tje.time of my tour. I called 4 times to try to get it changed. Your lousy service who can't speak english told me you can't change it even though I called.5 mins after the web site screwed up the time. I think called the tour directly they changed it no problem. I WILL NEVER BOOK AGAIN WITH VIATOR. I WILL CALL THE.TOUR DIRECTLY.
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