4 Charleston Bus Tours Worth Booking

1.Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend 90 minutes touring Charleston in a small, air-conditioned minibus limited to 14 people. A local guide such as Neal, Nick, Benjamin, or Sean may lead the drive, sharing stories about architecture, food, the Civil War, civil rights, and daily life. You pass Rainbow Row, the Battery, White Point Gardens, and several historic churches and homes.

“Great local storytelling from Neal. The bus had very comfortable seats and air conditioning. For parents -- we took our 10-month-old and were given the option of bringing a car seat or carrying her in our lap. Neal was also able to stow away our stroller, which was very helpful.”

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2.90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Ride a comfortable mini-coach through historic Charleston with a professional guide, stopping at the Battery for harbor views and passing Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the City Market, churches, and old civic buildings. Guides such as John and Michael are praised for vivid storytelling. Upgrade to visit the Joseph Manigault House or Charleston Museum.

“Excellent tour. The guide was great! A must do activity. So much history and architecture to learn about.”

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3.Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Get your bearings in Charleston aboard an air-conditioned minibus with a live guide such as Shawn, Anderson, or Allen. In 90 minutes, you’ll pass the Citadel, Old City Market, churches, gardens, and wrought iron, then stop at the Battery for photos of Fort Sumter and Castle Pinckney. Powder Museum admission is included.

“Shaun was very knowledgeable and gave us great information as we toured this charming city! We wouldn't have been able to see or learn as much without this tour.”

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4.Charleston: Historic City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 719 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Ride through Charleston with local guides such as Alan, Bonnie, John, and Watson, passing more than 100 historic sights in 90 minutes. You’ll see The Battery, Rainbow Row, the Four Corners of Law, churches, markets, and old neighborhoods from a climate-controlled shuttle. It is a useful first look, especially when heat or limited mobility makes walking hard.

“The guide was phenomenal. We couldn’t believe the knowledge she has packed into her brain. She was very courteous too. Overall a great experience.”

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