90-Minute 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‘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.
Joseph Manigault House
Visit the Joseph Manigault House (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Options
Bus Tour & Joseph Manigault
Tour & Joseph Manigault Combo: UPGRADE: This is the Historical Sightseeing Bus Tour with Admission included to the Joseph Manigault House.
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.
Reviews
1,291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Historic Charleston
Chester S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Guide gave too many personal opinions. Trip was a historic guy to Charleston. Billings were interested.
Folksey experience…
edmjpm,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00While we enjoyed our trip/tour guide, the presentation was a little unsophisticated which might not have been acceptable to some visitors.
Charleston Tour
466everettf,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job. He was clearly concerned with our safety and comfort. He had some interesting comments and information about the local area and its history.
Very informative. Great...
Quamay A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Great way to see hostical sights without all the walking. Our driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Our guide was very...
Laurie E,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide was very informative and friendly; obviously well versed in Charleston history. The bus ride itself included too many churches and colleges (even though old) and not enough old town Charleston homes. The Citadel was nice to see. Description of the architectural styles (singles and doubles) was great and fun to pick out as we traveled along. This was not the same bus tour I had 15 years ago however rules, restrictions, and time undoubtably changes things. I would still recommend this tour.
Love this bus tour
Tammy G,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this bus tour, very informative ... 90 minutes. You don't have to get off & walk. Air conditioned comfort.
Great way to start your stay in Charleston!
Noelle U,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Traveling on a girls trip with a friend from New York and this was a wonderful trip to start our long weekend off. Our driver was very knowledgeable, we learned so much about the city, got a great overview of the different neighborhoods and locations. This was a great start to our stay in Charlestown.
Great Charleston bus tour
Martin F,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
5.00Great 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
1.00Without 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.
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