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
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
1,301 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not so happy
Joe D,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Be patient if you are waiting for a refund , I made a mistake putting 2 adults, 2 seniors getting charged for 4 . I meant 2 adults that are seniors only 2 in the party. Waiting 3 days for a refund and or response
Very nice overview. Guide talked a bit too fast to understand.
Lori N,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Great overview of charleston. The driver was good with great knowledge but spoke very fast where it was hard to understand often
Quick overview of Charleston
Amit K,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great. Driver was very knowledgeable and humorous. Really enjoyed the sightseeing and his stories.
Take This Tour
Eric C,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to learn about the Holy City. Our driver was awesome and knowledgeable. Time goes by fast.
I highly recommend
Kelli N,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic tour!! John our tour guide was very informative and answered any questions we had. I highly recommend!!!
Michael was a great tour...
Gerald D,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was a great tour guide with a lot of experience within the town. His story telling was terrific.
Awesome
ALBERTINA R,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Go do it you will not regret Our driver was very good When I come back to SC I will do it again He explained the history so well
Interesting and Informative tour
Paul T,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everyone should take this tour. We found it to be very interesting and very informative as well as fun. We learned a lot about Charleston.
Just OK Historical Tour
Teresa Z,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was an OK historical tour. We like to take tours like this to get a lay of the land and to go back and visit places of interest. Unfortunately we were disappointed. It was hard to get a feel for where we were at any given time as although points of interest were pointed out, we had no sense of where we were in the city. I think what would help would be a map of the route that was being taken by the driver as we could follow along and make notes. The driver was very knowledgeable, however she got caught up in her own jokes at times and would laugh REALLY loud. In a small bus, this was WAY too much. Unfortunately, if I took another tour with this person, I would forgo the tour and just walk around the city. The other challenge with the tour was the temperature of the bus. The driver checked in with the group, however if the air was off (it was like 62 out- so not hot at all) the bus was really stuffy - and there were only 7 of us on the bus. Yet, with the air on, it was like an ice cube in the van. This was not the fault of the driver, but the bus itself.
Great overview of old town.
Kenneth M,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely knowledgeable- answered all questions in detail. The bus was clean with comfortable seats. Had trouble in finding bus as road was closed
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