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Helen_E, Oct 2026
Everything was first rate...
Everything was first rate from ease of purchasing tickets to boarding & safety check. But the highlight was the presenter on the boat, (12:00 on Sept. 30). He had been a history professor and brought his vast knowledge of and passion for the time/ place /politics of the start of the Civil War to all on board who were about to tour Ft. Sumter. Most informative & enjoyable. All the rangers were professional & knowledgable. Museum was very interesting. Great experience.
Darlene_S, Sep 2026
Informative, Pleasant and Worth It
We're very glad we took this tour to and of Ft. Sumpter. It was well worth the money and the time.
Our tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable!
The captain of the boat chimed in with helpful information from time to time too.
The boat was clean and comfortable. Plenty of seats inside and outside. Some in the shade and some in the sun.
We saw dolphins and even one jellyfish close to the dock.
Donna_W, Sep 2026
Very interesting,...
Very interesting, experienced tour guides, clean, the ferry was clean but the inside got hot and stuffy
Tom_B, Aug 2026
Comfortable....
Comfortable. Informative.Ferry was clean. Left on time and returned on time. The fort had great views. Enjoyed the raising of the flag.
Jaroline_M, Jul 2026
Summer at Sumter was a hit
Ferry ride was informative and created many great picture taking opportunities. Fort Sumter was well marked for safety and the museum and gift shop was good.
Pat_K, May 2026
Educational and...
Educational and enjoyable. Had a beautiful day to explore the Fort. Ferry was clean and pleasant. Would recommend.
LeAnne_K, Oct 2026
Wrong directions don’t book via Viator, but great tour
The actual trip was great, the rangers talk is a must, just not enough time to see everything.
Don’t book through Viator, they gave us incorrect directions and we almost missed the ferry.
DAVID_B, Oct 2026
Very informative. The...
Very informative. The park guides and volunteers were very insightful and gladly shared their knowledge.
Glenn_P, Oct 2026
2 hour program complete...
2 hour program complete from ferry ride to 1 hour visit to fort sumpter and back. Interesting exhibit about the first shots fired to begin the civil war.
Marsha_R, Oct 2026
It was very interesting....
It was very interesting. The park ranger did a great job telling the history. Would highly advise doing this tour.
Nancy_L, Oct 2026
Good experience
The ferry ride is about 30 minutes each way. About an hour on the island. Rangers are awesome, they give a lot of information.
We went on the first morning tour so got to see the flag lifted for the day. Seeing the fort was a good experience though there’s a lot of sadness associated with the war. The canons are amazing.
William_S, Oct 2026
Lack of signage for...
Lack of signage for direction, just followed those in front. Parking rates were non-friendly. Up to 90 minutes or choose 24 hrs for an 1hr 40min tour?????
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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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