Charleston

12 Best Charleston Bus Tours

The bus loops: air-conditioned circuits of the historic district, the Battery and the neighborhoods beyond walking range. In a Charleston August, the climate control is a legitimate selling point.

2.90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Discover Charleston's charm on a 90-minute guided bus tour, visiting historic landmarks like Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter, and more, with optional house and museum visits.

★ 4.5

“A comfortable way to see old and new Charleston. Very knowledgeable guide. Loved seeing and having the architecture explained.”

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3.Charleston See-It-All Sightseeing Bus Tour

Discover Charleston’s highlights comfortably on a 90-minute guided bus tour, including key sights, scenic views, and a free museum visit, perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.5

“Anderson Hainey was our tour guide and he was just outstanding. Encyclopedic knowledge of the city delivered with a smile.”

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6.Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Explore Charleston in comfort with this 1.5-hour bus tour for just $29. See iconic sights like Rainbow Row, The Battery, and Fort Sumter with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This was our first time in Charleston so loved starting our visit with Al! He was so knowledgeable about the city and so many places. We loved learning about the city and stories before we walked around town! Air conditioned bus helps you beat the…”

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8.90 Minute Sightseeing Bus Tour of Historic Charleston

Discover Charleston’s charm on a 90-minute bus tour highlighting iconic sights, historic streets, and local stories with knowledgeable guides for $32.

★ 5.0

“Kim is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide to take you through the highlights in the city of Charleston . She never paused in her narration , was easy to understand, funny and has an exhaustive knowledge . Highly recommend.”

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10.Magnolia Plantation Tour with transportation PLUS City Bus Tour

Discover Charleston’s historic charm with a full-day tour combining Magnolia Plantation's gardens and a relaxed city bus tour, perfect for history lovers.

★ 5.0

“Great experience , tour guide was excellent . History lesson . Nice city to visit . Ride was comfortable and group wasn’t large .”

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11.Half Day City Bus Tour, Aiken Rhett House And Charleston Museum

Discover Charleston’s charm on a half-day tour visiting the historic Aiken-Rhett House and the Charleston Museum, led by knowledgeable guides.

★ 5.0

“Kim the tour guide was very informative and told us a lot about the area. She seemed to really enjoy what she was doing and it was evident in her tour.”

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