Charleston See-It-All Sightseeing Bus Tour

Overview

Charleston, see it all on a city tour and explore the best of the city! This relaxing and informative 90-minute city bus tour is the best way to be introduced, or re-introduced, to the 'Holy City'. Professional and knowledgeable guides will share 350 years of the city's history with you while you cruise through its historic district in cool, air-conditioned comfort. Bus tours can cover so much ground that you can experience and see everything that is Charleston! Join a memorable tour and explore the city together.

City: Charleston

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $32.20

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $32.20

Make a reservation

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What's Included

The Old City Market, lovely gardens, wrought iron art, and many of the city's 210 churches are just some of the sights you will see on this tour.

Photo Opportunity at the Battery with sights of Fort Sumter in the background

Transportation aboard air-conditioned mini bus

90-minute Narrated Historic Mini-Coach Tour of Charleston

Professional Guide/Driver

Drive through The Citadel, the south's most famous military academy

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No pets. Service animals are allowed
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks are requested at this time.

What To Expect

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.

The Citadel

Learn the history about some of the most historical sites Charleston has to offer, including the Citadel, the South's most famous military academy

Charleston City Market

Pass by Old City Market

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

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.

Fort Sumter National Monument

Enjoy views of Fort Sumter

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Enjoy views of the Sullivan Island Lighthouse at a distance.

The Powder Magazine

Pass by the Powder Magazine

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Enjoy views of Castle Pinckney at a distance.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (683)

Aaron K

Apr 2019

Our tour guide, I believe he said his name is Benji, was knowledgeable and conveyed an easy sense of humor. You could tell immediately that he loves Charleston and his job. When I personally asked him questions during a break, he gladly answered them. We saw Charleston’s breathtaking, rich architectural homes and other structures and we drove onto the ground’s of the Citadel. Bennie also pointed out The Dock Street Theatre— where purportedly the first play was staged in America. All in all, a great way to see the city.

Appleramos

Apr 2019

I was in Charleston with friends in March and we chose this tour company. The bus was clean and the sound system was easy to hear. Our driver/tour guide was Alan. He was friendly and knowledgeable. His driving around town was A+. I would definitely recommend this company and Alan.

800beckyc

Apr 2019

This was not a tour to write home about. The weather wasn’t great for a walking tour and we had hoped for our family to see highlights of historic Charleston and to learn about the history of the city and see the Citadel. Unfortunately the Citadel was closed to buses, and we spent most of the time driving neighborhoods, with a quick stop to the Battery. The driver wasn’t particularly friendly or enthusiastic and difficult to understand at times. The bus also included more than the maximum of 15 occupants as stated. The tour began on time and was easy to find at the Visitors Center. It’s likely there are better tour options available.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you for your feedback and for taking a historic tour with Adventure Sightseeing. All of our buses are 25 passenger or a few less, but there is nowhere stated that 15 is the maximum as that would leave 10 seats unoccupied. We do go by the Citadel even when it's closed to buses but occasionally, we are not allowed through the gates due to student events. We cover more ground downtown than any other tour and give a great overview.