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
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
Bus Tour & Charleston Museum
City Tour & Charleston Museum: UPGRADE: This option includes Charleston City Bus Tour with Admission to the Charleston Museum.
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 & Joseph Manigault
Tour & Joseph Manigault Combo: UPGRADE: This is the Historical Sightseeing Bus Tour with Admission included to the Joseph Manigault House.
Reviews
1,342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this vendor and tour?
Nicole C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and overview of Charleston! Would recommend! Tour guide was great! Ride was comfortable!
Great introduction to Charleston
Anne H,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to get a good overview of the city in just one tour. The driver was knowledgeable and friendly.
A great way to see...
Cynthia K,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A great way to see downtown Charleston. The driver was very informative and funny. Got to see interesting sites you wouldn’t see on your own.
Do this!
Jeanne J,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great great guide. He was energetic, knowledgeable and fun. So - one piece of advice. Know your audience - any one over 50 does not appreciate swearing! It so takes away from a perfect rating!! Please lose it!
Informational tour
Michael B,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Charleston, our driver Bennie is a local and shared a lot of area history with us. I would take the tour again!!!
City tour very informative.
S448IDjudyc,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very informative. Tour operator had a different way of presenting it but made it interesting.
Excellent tour
G1777WWmichelep,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John C was the best guide ever! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Would take another tour with you based on his level of expertise and professionalism
Unfriendly and Cold: AVOID
Larry M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I stepped on the bus and asked "Is this the 930 tour" -- Guide: "One of them" (there was no sign in the windshield like on the other vans). Then I asked "Is this Gray Line. Guide: "That's what it says on the side of the bus". That was how is started in the first 30 seconds of the tour. It didn't get any better. We flew by all the sights with a constant stream of information that was delivered fast. Never once asked anyone if they had questions about the sights. I wasn't about to ask anything just to get back another snarky response. He even bragged that he has a reputation for being impudent. Seemed proud of it. Further, the tour makes no stops so you can take photos or get a look. Simply slow down a little and look through the window. I will never tour with Viator or Gray Line again. This was so unpleasant and a poor value.
Semi impressed
AnnaMarie W,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour is mainly about buildings with their history. You don't stop to take photos or look around.
Sign up today!!
Karen J,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It lasted exactly 90 minutes and it was fun and our tour Director was very funny!! She had all sorts of stories and anecdotes about the history of Charleston.
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