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1 hour 30 minutes
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Charleston, see it all on a city tour and explore the best of the city! This relaxing and informative 90-minute city bus tour is the best way to be introduced, or re-introduced, to the 'Holy City'. Professional and knowledgeable guides will share 350 years of the city's history with you while you cruise through its historic district in cool, air-conditioned comfort. Bus tours can cover so much ground that you can experience and see everything that is Charleston! Join a memorable tour and explore the city together.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No pets. Service animals are allowed
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Adventure Sightseeing
Departing from the Charleston Visitor Center in the late morning through mid-afternoon, this sightseeing tour includes a fully-guided, live-narrated trip throughout the city. Be entertained by knowledgeable guides and learn the history about some of the most historical sites Charleston has to offer, including the Citadel, the South's most famous military academy, and the Old City Market. See amazing gardens, wrought iron art, many of the city's 210 churches, and so much more. This tour is non-stop, but there will be a quick stop at the Battery for a photo opportunity. This area of Charleston is a beautiful spot on the waterfront and will showcase incredible southern-style mansions, oak trees, palmettos, statues, cannons and cannon balls, and marvelous views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse at a distance.
The Citadel
Learn the history about some of the most historical sites Charleston has to offer, including the Citadel, the South's most famous military academy
The Old City Market, lovely gardens, wrought iron art, and many of the city's 210 churches are just some of the sights you will see on this tour.
Photo Opportunity at the Battery with sights of Fort Sumter in the background
Transportation aboard air-conditioned mini bus
90-minute Narrated Historic Mini-Coach Tour of Charleston
Bonus: Admission to Charleston Powder Museum is also included with the price of your tour
Professional Guide/Driver
Drive through The Citadel, the south's most famous military academy
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This 90-minute bus tour will cover all the historic sites of Charleston, South Carolina.
25 passenger bus or sprinter
1,002 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scott W,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Anderson Hainey was our tour guide and he was just outstanding. Encyclopedic knowledge of the city delivered with a smile.
T J,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
Really good tour guide and experience!! Learned a lot and got good local recommendations. Would definitely do again and recommend to anyone who needs a quick tour of the city.
Rhonda M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great city bus tour that goes to different areas of downtown Charleston and highlights different aspects of history.
DORELYS N,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Shaun was very knowledgeable and gave us great information as we toured this charming city! We wouldn't have been able to see or learn as much without this tour.

company75,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Whenever I / We go to a main city / venue we always use the hop on / off services. Although this wasn't so much a hop on /off as stay on as the bus it would only go round the route once. The guide (Shaun) was excellent, his knowledge of the Charleston area was incredible, (he has been doing it for over 30 years. The bus was a minibus type of vehicle, very comfortable and relevant in some of the narrow roads, which unfortunately can be a bit bumpy. The service was worth every penny (cent)).
G M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
Anderson our guide was awesome! Though we are residents of Charleston, he ventured into all areas of Charleston that we had no idea about. Very interactive and precise in explaining historical aspects every place we visited. Highly recommend.
Ana L,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great tour of Charleston with an excellent tour guide who answered all our questions. Besides the historic downtown area we toured Citadel. Loved the tour.
pam w,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Nice tour of city with a fun, knowledgable guide. Good way to learn city’s history, architecture, streets & restaurants.
Dan B,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was a wonderful tour & our guide, Anderson was great! He gave us several options for dropping off after the tour was nice.
Susan S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Shawn did a great job. One of the favorite parts was going through The Citadel. The architecture of the city is just amazing.
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