Charleston City Bus Tour: Historical Exploration with Museum

Embark on a historical exploration of Charleston with a city bus tour. Discover the city’s rich history and visit over 100 points of interest, including Rainbow Row and the Old Exchange Building. Plus, enjoy admission to America’s first museum, The Charleston Museum.

Duration: 2 hours
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 Patriots…
What's Included
  • 90-minute narrated tour of Charleston’s history
  • Explore over 100 points of interest
  • Guidance by professional driver/guide
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minibus
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a nostalgic expedition in the historical city of Charleston, as your guide unravels the enchanting allure of one of America’s oldest cities. Grasp the historical significance of Charleston and its monumental contribution to American history by visiting over 100 noteworthy sites such as Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building, and…

Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Departure Point: Charleston Visitors Center 375 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Judith_n
Aug 30, 2025
Judi and Al - Our driver John was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We learned a great deal of Charleston history.
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Williamsb3338rz
Jul 29, 2025
Great Experience for Charleston, SC. - The driver, John, was great. John had a number of stories to tell about what we were seeing. I highly recommend John as a tour guide for Charleston, SC.
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Karen_h
Jul 17, 2025
Great architecture and history! - Certified driver with extensive knowledge about architecture and history. John gave personal anecdotes and recommendations based on our interests. And he had a great sense of humor!!!
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Peter
Jun 6, 2025
Worth doing sooner then later - We went to the visitor center and asked to take a bus tour. This was the next one they had available. It was a good tour. You were able to cover a lot of ground and get a good feel for the city and what you need to explore more of. Highly suggest make this one of your first things to do. It will make your stay more enjoyable. Tip: you may get a better deal going through the visitor center to purchase your tickets.
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Robert_k
May 18, 2025
The driver provides the... - The driver provides the narration so each ride is different. Nice AC on bus, on time & you get free tixs to the Charleston museum
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Maraette_c
May 3, 2025
Loved this - The driver was on time. The tour was amazing. Learned a lot about the local architecture and history got to see places that we wanted to visit in our own vehicle. Once a tour was over. Would definitely advise everyone to do this.
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Ljartimez
Aug 5, 2025
Charleston Tour - Binge was an excellent guide! We learned a lot about Charleston and the area. The bus was comfortable and prompt. Glad we took the tour!
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Janet_r
May 22, 2025
Learned a lot of the Charleston history. - We learned a lot about Charleston. Our driver/guide was good but talked the entire time which did not allow for questions.
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David_g
May 21, 2025
Included entry to CHARLESTON Museum is a real plus - very informative and recommended. The guide was well informed and interesting Charleston museum which was included in ticket is boffo and not to be missed Reduced 1 star due to difficulty in adjusting AC to accommodate front and rear
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Mike_n
Aug 2, 2025
Good overview - Driver was clever and knowledgeable However windows were so small we could hardly see what he was talking about.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).