Get up close and personal with the Holy City's past on this must-do combo tour for history buffs. See Charleston's historic attractions from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, then feel artifacts come to life on a visit to the Charleston Museum.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore and learn about Charleston's highlights on a guided bus tour
- Admire Rainbow Row and Charleston's historic churches
- Step off the bus for amazing views from the Battery Seawall
- Discover the fascinating history of the Charleston area at the Charleston Museum
Full description
Feel the past come alive on this combination tour in Charleston. Ride in comfort on a climate-controlled coach and discover Charleston's 300 years of living history with passionate licensed tour guides. Follow your bus tour with a visit to the Charleston Museum, one of the oldest museums in the United States.
On your bus tour, experience the Old Market area and admire the historic homes and churches where generations of Charlestonians worked, lived, and worshipped. See and hear about Fort Sumter, the Harbor of History, and the Aircraft Carrier Yorktown at Patriots Point.
Make sure to take your camera as you will have the opportunity to stop at the famous Battery Seawall and enjoy the spectacular views. Keep your camera handy when you pass by the colorful houses on Rainbow Row, too.
Finally, dive into the history of the Holy City at the Charleston Museum, which was opened to the public nearly 200 years ago. Explore the exhibitions that cover the American Civil War, the natural history in the area, and much, much more.
Includes
- 90-minute city tour in a climate-controlled coach
- Tour of the Charleston Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Meet at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
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- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
- Tours operate rain or shine