Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Overview
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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
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)
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wanted to see Charleston in a quick trip
angiepR5799IJ,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our bus driver was very knowledgeable. It was very informative and worth the fe
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Susan C,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver can tailor it a bit for the passengers. No two tours are exactly alike. The driver can tailor the tour a bit according to hos audience. No The driver can tailor the experience to his audience's taste. No two tours are exactly alike.
Excellent- Valarie
X7116JWdeborahb,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerie was very knowledgeable and shared amazing stories about Charleston. We found her very personable, engaging and entertaining. Highly recommend her.
Charleston tour
Lori Y,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good service tour guide was knowledgeable of Charleston and buildings. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Great Tour
567moniquem,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide, John, was excellent. Very knowledgeable about Charleston history with great delivery. Easy and interesting to listen to. He was also very helpful about museums and other sites. A nice way to see and get to know the city in short amount of time.
Our tour was informative...
Tom L,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was informative and entertaining thanks to our driver/guide Valorie. We enjoyed the information and her antics during the trip.
Great Tour of Charleston
Nancy M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative learning about Charleston. Informative Driver. Great location to catch the bus. Beautiful City and friendly people.
Great tour!
Paula F,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Just let them know to go to the back of the visitors center. It was a little confusing where to meet other than just the address..
The guide was very...
Derrick Y,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was very knowledgeable and presented well however the points were not that interesting. Seeing the architectural structures of homes is interesting but what about the rich African culture that contributed to the city and their communities that still exist?
Great Experience
Kirsten H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Josh was an amazing guide. He was very informative and engaging, it didn’t feel like 90 minutes, it felt like a short drive with a good friend showing you the area. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good tour.
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