Tours and Tickets to Experience The Battery and White Point Garden

There are plenty of ways to experience the Battery and White Point Garden. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

• Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

• Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

• Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

• Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

Tours of the Battery and White Point Garden range from about US$25 for a group walking tour to more than US$1,000 for a private yacht trip that whisks you past the Battery at sunset. You can also go on your own free of charge.

The battery is open daily to the public. Visit in the morning to beat the crowds and midday heat, or go in the evening to catch the sunset over the Charleston Harbor—and maybe see some dolphins. Make the most of a nighttime visit with a dinner cruise or ghost tour.

Yes, it’s easy to explore the Battery. Stroll beneath live oak trees at White Point Garden and along the fortified banks of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, admiring the stately waterfront homes. If you take a tour, you'll hear stories behind the Civil War monuments and Fort Sumter National Monument.

Yes, most Battery tours are suitable for all ages. There are benches where you can rest and enjoy the view and gazebos to escape the sun. Options such as ghost tours may not be suitable for young kids, but others, like pirate scavenger hunts, are designed for families.

Yes, there’s limited street parking near the Battery along Ashley Avenue. Spots go quickly, especially on weekends, so arrive early, and plan to head to one of the nearby parking garages if you can’t find anything. Consider walking, biking, or taking the free DASH trolley to avoid the parking hassle.