Charleston: Historic City Tour

Charleston: Historic City Tour

Day trips

Charleston: Historic City Tour

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Experience Charleston’s 300 years of living history

Take a journey through Charleston’s 300 years of living history with our licensed tour guides. Experience the Old Market area and the historic homes and churches where generations of Charlestonians worked, lived and worshiped. Step out of the air-conditioned minibus onto the famous Battery Seawall

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
1.5 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Step into the charm of Charleston’s beautifully preserved historic homes
  • Take in sweeping waterfront views along the iconic Battery Seawall
  • Discover timeless stories inside Charleston’s historic churches
  • Wander through the vibrant and bustling Old Market Area
  • Stand at the legendary Four Corners of Law, where history meets justice
  • Admire the colorful beauty of Rainbow Row, one of Charleston’s most photographed streets

  • Guided city tour
  • Climate-controlled mini-coach transportation
  • Professional driver and licensed tour guide
  • 90-minute narrated historic tour

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to attractions

  • Please confirm date and times before submitting reservation.
  • Please note that booking times are exact and not an arrival window
  • Changes may be made on a space available basis
  • Departs from the Visitors Center at 375 Meeting Street
  • Must cancel scheduled tour 24 hours prior to tour departure time in order to receive a full refund
  • Please note the City of Charleston does not allow Hop on Hop off services
  • Daily Tours begin at 9:30 a.m

Discover the charm and history of Charleston aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled mini-coach on this 90-minute guided city tour. Led by a professional local guide, you will explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and historic districts while learning about over 300 years of rich Southern history. Travel through cobblestone streets and picturesque neighborhoods, and see famous sites such as Rainbow Row, the Old Exchange Building, and White Point Garden.



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Highlights
  • Step into the charm of Charleston’s beautifully preserved historic homes
  • Take in sweeping waterfront views along the iconic Battery Seawall
  • Discover timeless stories inside Charleston’s historic churches
  • Wander through the vibrant and bustling Old Market Area
  • Stand at the legendary Four Corners of Law, where history meets justice
  • Admire the colorful beauty of Rainbow Row, one of Charleston’s most photographed streets
Includes
  • Guided city tour
  • Climate-controlled mini-coach transportation
  • Professional driver and licensed tour guide
  • 90-minute narrated historic tour
Excludes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to attractions
Essential Information
  • Please confirm date and times before submitting reservation.
  • Please note that booking times are exact and not an arrival window
  • Changes may be made on a space available basis
  • Departs from the Visitors Center at 375 Meeting Street
  • Must cancel scheduled tour 24 hours prior to tour departure time in order to receive a full refund
  • Please note the City of Charleston does not allow Hop on Hop off services
  • Daily Tours begin at 9:30 a.m
Itinerary

Discover the charm and history of Charleston aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled mini-coach on this 90-minute guided city tour. Led by a professional local guide, you will explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and historic districts while learning about over 300 years of rich Southern history. Travel through cobblestone streets and picturesque neighborhoods, and see famous sites such as Rainbow Row, the Old Exchange Building, and White Point Garden.



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Customer Reviews

4.7
based on 26 verified reviews
Jul 5 2026
Best bus (mini-bus) tour ever! Our host, John, was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. He's so respectful of pedestrians and other vehicles. Courteous and friendly are the adjectives to best describe John. Thank you, John.
JAMES HIGGINS
Apr 5 2026
We had a wonderful tour of Charleston, SC. Our guide showed us a lot of beautiful places and advised us where to go after our ride. We scheduled an afternoon tour so she pointed out the best spots to visit before they closed for the day. We have booked tours before with Grayline in the past and will continue to in the future.
Elizabeth Gorleski
Jan 14 2026
The tour guide has been living in Charleston for 40 years and was very informative during the tour.
a Gray Line customer
Dec 20 2025
Informative tour of Charleston with lots of history. John provided much insight.
Mary Camire
Apr 3 2025
Bonnie Cooper was a great tour guide. Very familiar with the history.
a Gray Line customer
Mar 5 2025
Very informative. Enjoyed the tour.
Jackie Nachreiner

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