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Pat_K, May 2026
Educational and...
Educational and enjoyable. Had a beautiful day to explore the Fort. Ferry was clean and pleasant. Would recommend.
Maria_H, Apr 2026
A great learning experience
It is a great learning experience for all ages. A beautiful place that is kept clean and there are very knowledgeable park rangers on site
Charles_L, Apr 2026
Sumter side trip
Great trip! I have wanted to see Fort Sumter for some time. Boat was clean and on time. I disagree with some of the other reviews which were critical saying trip was too short. I thought the length was fine. It is a very small fort and didn’t take long to see everything.
MATHEW_T, Jul 2026
Loved it!
Nothing much more to say other than amazing. The rangers where awesome, the boat staff where awesome. Overall enjoyed the experience.
Jerome_A, Jul 2026
Fort Sumter tour
Awesome historical tour. Try to get the 0930 tour, to witness and/or participate in the flag raising.
Diane_E, Jul 2026
The morning cruise was...
The morning cruise was great to get out before the heat. Also, when you are the first group to go, you get to help put out the American flag in the flag raising ceremony which was neat. Boat ride was very nice and the speaker seemed to be very knowledgeable about the fort and the history. I would highly recommend this tour for any age.
tmurillo28, Jul 2026
We were the first tour,...
We were the first tour, loved how they incorporate people to help raise the flag at the Summit. Good experience!
Richard_F, Jul 2026
Great fun and...
Great fun and educational. Boat ride over was smooth sailing, crew was helpful. Was a hot day and they had a/c
Gary_B, Jul 2026
Very informative experience
Easy to purchase tickets, find location and board ferry. Parking was easy to access but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE !!
Amy_M, Jul 2026
Great experience! Will...
Great experience! Will take another tour the next time in Charleston! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable about the fort and Charleston area.
Deborah_R, Jul 2026
Fort Sumter-Excellent
The pickup location is right next to the aquarium. There is a Fort Sumter museum/information center upstairs. I recommend watching the video before you go if you take the self guided tour. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
Toni_G, Jul 2026
Very nice!
Lots of good historical information. Several areas were unsafe to venture close to, so you couldn’t really explore the whole fort. I recommend going on the last tour of the day, if you would like to help lower and fold the American Flag.
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Fort Sumter National Monument is a must for history buffs and Civil War enthusiasts.
Book early to guarantee entry—tours sell out far in advance.
Fort Sumter is accessible only by boat.
Both forts are located on islands—dress in layers if visiting during cool weather.
Fort Sumter does not require an entrance fee, but Fort Moultrie does.
Tours to Fort Sumter typically last 2.5 hours. Plan to spend roughly 30 minutes in the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center.
Most of Fort Sumter is accessible to wheelchair users.
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