90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn about the history of Charleston and discover its pivotal role in American history with visits to more than 100 points of interest including Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens. Upgrade to include a visit to the restored Joseph Manigault House, an early 19th-century plantation home or the Charleston Museum.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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 Point. This tour will entertain you with more than 300 years of Charleston’s rich history, from the American Revolution to the Civil War and beyond. Learn from your guide about the city’s pivotal role in America's history with visits to famous sites such as Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens. You'll also see St Phillips Episcopal Church, the Public Market and more than 100 other points of interest. It's a great comprehensive overview of this charming historical city! Upgrade: Charleston Tour with a visit to the Joseph Manigault House:Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the restored Joseph Manigault House, a historic Charleston home constructed in 1803. Designed by architect Gabriel Manigault for his brother, Joseph, this 3-story, Federal-style brick townhouse reflects the lifestyle of the wealthy 19th-century rice-planting family and slaves who lived there. Explore this National Historic Landmark with your guide and discover why it’s considered one of the city’s most elegant and historically significant buildings in the city.
Joseph Manigault House
Visit the Joseph Manigault House (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
What‘s Included
Optional upgrade to include Admission to Charleston Museum
90-minute Narrated Historic Mini-Coach Tour of Charleston
Optional upgrade to include Admission to Joseph Manigault House
Professional Driver/Guide
See over 100 Points of Interest including Rainbow Row, Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
City Bus Tour Only
City Bus Tour: This is the Historical Sightseeing Bus Tour only - other check-out options also include Admission to the Joseph Manigault House.
Bus Tour & Charleston Museum
City Tour & Charleston Museum: UPGRADE: This option includes Charleston City Bus Tour with Admission to the Charleston Museum.
Bus Tour & Joseph Manigault
Tour & Joseph Manigault Combo: UPGRADE: This is the Historical Sightseeing Bus Tour with Admission included to the Joseph Manigault House.
Reviews
1,316 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was our first trip...
michelle n,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first trip to Charleston and we wanted to learn the history and architecture of the city. Our driver was hilarious and very informative. This bus tour was perfect for our adult mother/daughter trip.
Request Valerie She’s Awesome!!!
George V,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience overall. Staff was awesome and made it easy to locate our tour bus company. Meeting point was easy to find and there’s parking on the premises. Valerie was our Tour Driver and we had a blast. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny which made it a very enjoyable experience.
Charming tour
Lara B,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was charming and hospitable. She paid attention to every detail and was knowledgeable and fun to listen to, the tour was substantial and beautiful!
Completely worth it! Great overview of the history of the city of Charleston.
642beccis,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing and very knowledgeable tour guide. Our small bus had only 9 people on it. Be aware this bus does not stop anywhere. Our guide spoke the entire time and had a wealth of information. He was also a very good driver which is important to me. Well worth the cost and a great thing to do on your first day early so you can see where you want to go for the rest of your trip. In addition to the historic district, we saw the citadel which I wasn't expecting.
Downtown visit of Charleston
James A,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time learning the history of Charleston. Also saw some beautiful homes in the historic area.
Nice Tour
Glenn H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Informative insights into the city's past. A good overview for first-time and seasoned visitors alike.
Charleston City bus tour
Ginny M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very informative. Our tour guide was great with his history but also had some humorous stories. Wished there was a tour that included some stops so we could take pictures.
Great start for Charleston
Joni Z,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was very informative, easy to understand, and the bus was cozy while it was VERY cold and windy outside. Lots of history and a great overview of Charleston, since we had never been there before.
My mom and sisters and I...
Mary P,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00My mom and sisters and I took a trip to Charleston and we were excited to do the shuttle tour so we could see everything the city had to offer. We were disappointed with our tour guide as he did not have a lot of personality and was boring to listen to. I would do the tour again but would do a lot more research on which driver to try to get for our tour.
Loved the tour guide. He...
jean b,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour guide. He was spectacular! Really enjoyed eating about the city history and the universities.
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