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Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

Overview

There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or less) in my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. This tour has something for everyone, while we visit the most picturesque spots outside the limits in the Lowcountry. Get your dose of lighthouses, beaches, piers, forts and endless history. You will quickly understand how important the Charleston area is in American history, while taking in the ocean breeze.

First, we travel to Folly Beach to visit the lighthouse, beach and pier. Next, a drive through historical Citadel Military college. Then, on to Sullivan's Island, and to stroll the grounds of Fort Moultrie, out to the beach, and the best view of Charleston from the water. Finally, the lighthouse.

I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits!
There are walks on this tour, and includes beach dunes.

There is a 4 person minimum for this tour to operate. Please discuss mobility issues before.

City: Charleston

Mon 23 Jun

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Starting at $85.00

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Mon 23 Jun

Starting at $85.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Enjoy a local snack from Charleston.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Morris Island Lighthouse

We will walk a short, interesting road to the end of this island to get a beautiful vista of Charleston Harbor and the 6th oldest lighthouse in the US. The walks is 1/4 mile, and does include some beach and sand.

Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Once the amusement park Mecca of the 50's, Folly Pier is the focal point of this beach surf town, with many tourist activities. A souvenir and rest room stop also.

The Citadel

We will take a drive around this photogenic, famed military campus and stop for a few Snap! Shots.

Fort Moultrie

The history of the colonial United States lies at this tour stop. Thousands and thousands of imported African slaves stopped here in quarantine houses during the forced trek to North America. The first naval battle of the Revolution, the first shots of the Civil and the most tranquil beach spot in Charleston -- is all here. If time permits, we will visit the National Park visitor center.

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

We will stop and see the ugliest lighthouse in the US.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (38)

Leslie_H

May 2024

This was a wonderful tour! Leann was an amazing tour guide and we got to see things the normal city tours don't show you. If you're in Charleston, make sure you book this tour, you won't regret!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

If you read all the reviews, you can't go wrong with a Snap! Picture Perfect tour!

Melanie_M

May 2024

We enjoyed the trip. Having been on other bus tours in other cities ....with the same or longer distances from interest point to interest point, I expected the driver/tour guide would be more informative about the area in general. Basically I expected he'd talk more between stops. Driver/guide was personable and friendly chatting with all of us on tour at stops. On the expensive end of trip costs but the departure time was perfect for our schedule.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thanks for your input. When you consider a 2-hour tour in downtown Charleston costs up to $50, our tour is on the price point with 4 hours-- and we take guests away from the usual. Beaches, Lighthouses, Forts-- over 50 miles on this journey. It is a fine line between constant talking and enjoying the ride. I apologize if you wanted more talking!

emilyaR5790DK

May 2024

The description was deceptive. We thought it was a boat tour and it was a bus tour. Tom, our driver was great and very accommodating.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

I apologize. There is nothing on my tour that even mentions a boat trip. Best advice is READ THE DETAILS!!! Thanks for coming along!