Top Charleston Trolley Tours

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Discover a side of the Charleston region that few other visitors get to experience when you visit Wadmalaw Island's Charleston Tea Garden. Hop aboard a trolley bus and head into the fields where hundreds of tea plants grow. As you go, learn insider stories about how tea leaves are transformed into your favorite drink. Finally, enjoy a tea tasting and stop off at the gift shop before the tour's end.

Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island of South Carolina

45 minutesFree Cancellation

See the highlights of Charleston in comfort on this guided tour on a climate-controlled minibus. Learn more from your guide’s narration as you ride past must-see Charleston sights such as the Battery, the Citadel, Old City Market, and Hampton Park. Also enjoy spectacular views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse from a distance. The express tour provides an ideal overview for first-time visitors to Charleston.

Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on a horse-drawn carriage tour through the heart of historic Charleston, one of the most charming cities in the US. Ride along cobblestone streets and take in the antebellum architecture, historic landmarks, and lush gardens. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories about Charleston’s rich history and Southern culture. This is a charming introduction to this part of Charleston.

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

1 hourFree Cancellation

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

40 minutesFree Cancellation

Your guide brings history to life during this Charleston walking tour of the city's historical downtown. See notable buildings including the Nathaniel Russell House, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. As you walk over the flat and easy terrain with your guide, discover the history that occurred right under your feet and around every corner from Rainbow Row to the Battery.

Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

See the Charleston Harbor by boat with a leisurely sightseeing tour along the Cooper River to Fort Sumter National Monument. Leave the guidebook at home, because this fully-narrated tour focuses on Charleston, South Carolina's history from Civil War sites to antebellum houses and landmarks, passes under Cooper River bridges, and explores a waterfront that’s home to bottlenose dolphins and pelicans.

Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston’s historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter, and many more.

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Sip your way through historical Charleston on this walking tour and bar crawl. Start the tour at a pub where you will receive a snack and the opportunity to purchase beer and mixed drinks as you learn about the history of the city. Travel through the alleyways and along the cobblestone streets of Charleston in order to reach cultural sites including the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and the Dock Street Theater.

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Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.

Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Without a guided walking tour, you might miss some of the eclectic history and hidden nooks and crannies around Charleston that make this city such a gem. This walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods to top sights such as the Rainbow Row, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the Old Exchange, all while your guide shares stories from Charleston history and lore.

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Charleston History, Homes, and Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Visit Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens on this 4.5-hour tour from Charleston, South Carolina. One of the oldest working plantations in the United States, Boone Hall was founded in 1681 and still grows crops. During your tour led by a guide in period costume, you'll see the plantation's slave quarters and learn about its history and modern-day use. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour of just 15 people.

Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a time-saving way to explore one of the country’s most historic cities on this sightseeing bus tour of Charleston, South Carolina. Visit Rainbow Row, the longest stretch of Georgian row houses in the United States; the Old Exchange Building; White Point Garden, in the heart of the city's historic district; and more. You can also upgrade to include admission to the Joseph Manigault House or the Charleston Museum.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the charm and beauty of Charleston on a morning or afternoon walking tour. With an entertaining guide, take a leisurely stroll through the city’s Historic District, passing antebellum mansions, hidden gardens, historic churches and graveyards, as well as famous sites like Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row, and the Waterfront Battery. Along the way, learn about Charleston’s rich history and contemporary culture.

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

Must-Dos in Charleston

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What are people saying about Charleston

Dana_P, Oct 2026

Fabulous - HIGHLY recommend!

What a fantastic tour - we were SO thrilled that this was the one we chose! Our guide, Fin Smith, was exceptional - so knowledgeable, fun and interactive with everyone. Fin was very interested in everyone's questions and wanted to be sure everyone was included, while also really bringing all of the sites to life! The tour was chock full with a variety of locations and history - what a wonderful way to learn about Charleston, with a really phenomenal tour leader as an added bonus! We were tempted to go for a second round! Would highly recommend!!

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Christopher_R, Aug 2026

Great way to learn and eat Charleston

Great tour for the whole family. We had a great guide named Summer who didn’t just talk food, she also knew so much about the city’s history. Kind of like two tours in one. Great variety of Southern food from BBQ to seafood and other good stuff in between.

Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island of South Carolina

Franca_M, Aug 2026

I highly recommend this experience.

I highly recommend this experience. We enjoyed the very relaxing atmosphere and southern hospitality, as well as the beautiful large oak trees on the property, which is located close to the famous Angel Oak. We had a great experience, and the tour guide, who was also the trolley driver, was energetic and funny. Inside the gift shop, a video tour of the tea garden's history and processing is offered, and both hot and cold tea tasting is available for free. The gift shop is also well-assorted with all kinds of teapots, making it a great place for collectors of those items, as well as local products such as jam and honey. Of course, they also feature a large variety of American original tea blends and flavored teas from the Bigelow sister brand.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Lisa_S, Aug 2026

City Tour

This is a very nice and relaxing tour of the city. A carriage ride would have been a great way to view the city but we opted for a vehicle with air-conditioning which was very convenient for summer. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and per my husband had great driving skills!

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Jim_P, Jun 2026

Unvarnished Perspective on Charleston / US History

Bill was a great guide not only taking us to key historic sites around Charleston, but sharing things about Charleston and US history that they don't teach us in school or in most history books. He will flex to what you are comfortable with but will also challenge what you think you know. Bill took us to the last remaining slave auction house museum in Charleston that very few other tour groups will take you to. My wife and I will continue to ponder and process what we learned from.Bill even after we get back home. Highly recommend!

Charleston History, Homes, and Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Kathy_M, Jun 2026

Amazing Historical Charleston

Our tour guide was Michael. He did an amazing job sharing his love for his home town of Charleston. He had 20 people in his group and did a wonderful job keeping us together and was loud enough so that we all could hear him share facts, stories and details about the city. Well done! I definately recommend this tour.

Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

Stacie_W, May 2026

Amazing Tour! Highly Recommend!

This tour exceeded all expectations and delivered precisely as advertised. Captain B. was an exceptional guide, demonstrating a vast knowledge base. Each stop was made remarkably engaging and enjoyable due to the presentation. It was a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend this excursion.

Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

Jeanmarie_H, Apr 2026

Southern Hospitality Abounds

My friend and I needed a girl's weekend, and what better way to see Charleston than by taking a Ghost Tour. Our Tour Guide, Jim, was friendly and super informative. You can definitely that tell he loves what he does! Not only did we learn a lot about the city, but we had a great time. I uploaded a photo of what appears to be a man standing next to the grave of three boys. Thanks, Jim and Bulldog Tours for a great first trip to Charleston!

Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

LAntoinella_S, Nov 2025

Great Tour. Just Right Amount of Time and Detail

Amazing and detailed tour! Our guide Allen, although not native to SC, surely did his research and shared our American history in an accurate and compassionate way. Relevant and appropriate for family members of all ages. This is the tour to take! About 90 minutes, comfortable ride, not crowded, just all around GREAT!