90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Joseph Manigault House

Visit the Joseph Manigault House (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)

Admission Included

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

4.46

1,289 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

898

208

104

Great Charleston bus tour
Martin F,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a bus tour around the amazing Charleston with a massively knowledgeable driver who didn’t stop talking about everything we saw on our trip, it was much better than I expected it to be.
Overview
Stephen A,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great value, worthwhile introduction to the city. Takes little time and shows you so much. You miss a lot if you overlook it
Without any communication...
Eric F,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Without any communication the operator of this bus tour did not have the driver show up on time. We got there early, only to find out another driver would take us 30 minutes later. With pay parking this only led to more expense, after a frustrating wait without notice.
Grey line tour is the best
Theresa T,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Grey line - John told fantastic history stories while touring Charleston! He knows his stuff both the good and the uncomfortable. Very flexible as to where you want to tour.
John was so knowledgeable...
Joy B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
John was so knowledgeable and interesting. Made our super rainy day more fun! Bus was full of wet travelers making the best of the day.
Grey line tour
Michelle D,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Good historical context, safe driving and considerate of passengers. Brief explanation of architecture
Hubby and I mini vaca
Dawne S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved traveling the streets of Charleston- driver was excellent from the history of Charleston to pointing out interesting sites to giving suggestions on what to do where to eat while here Would highly recommend this bus tour
It was fun our guide was...
Carl J,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was fun , our guide was so much fun. All of the places we saw she had a story about them. Will definitely be coming bak
Ok if you only have a...
Paul G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Ok if you only have a short time to get a city overview. No stops to get out and look at any of the sites. It was often hard to hear what the guide was saying. I would have liked more general history and less about the Halloween decorations.
Wasn’t the best
Laurie A,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We had Valerie I thought she was hard to understand. Was more interested in pointing out the Halloween decorations then telling us stories about the history of Charlestown. This was the most expensive van tour so I thought it would be the best had good ratings. Next time I will try one of the cheaper companies!

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