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Lynda_B, Aug 2026
Great overview of Charleston
Highly recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors. It is a great overview of the city. Guide (Matt) was extremely knowledgeable about history of and landmarks in Charleston. Got some recommendations of “must sees,” restaurants, and even some books to read. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
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!
Julie_P, Jul 2026
Fun Ghost Walking Tour—Liz is a Skilled Storyteller
We enjoyed this Charleston ghost walking tour. It was fun and packed with ghost stories that kept us entertained.Our 13-year-old granddaughter was with us, and she thought the tour was a hoot.Our guide, Liz, is a skilled storyteller. Her delivery made the history of the city come alive, which made the walk enjoyable for our family.If you want an evening activity in Charleston that holds the attention of teenagers and adults, we recommend this walking tour.
Patricia_W, Jul 2026
Viator's Magnolia Plantation Tour - a Must when in Charleston!
Our driver and tour guide, Greg, was the best: extremely friendly and so knowledgeable! He was pointing out interesting places and facts about Charleston as we were driving through the city (churches, types of houses, the Palmetto Palms and the State Flag) on the way to the Magnolia Plantation. He then spent time preparing us for what to expect when we arrived, what we would see, and the timeframes for each tour. He made sure we were comfortable by pointing out where the restrooms were located and where we could purchase food and drink. We walked through gardens, around swamps and the Ashley River. Greg explained so many interesting facts that we would never have known if we simply drove ourselves and walked around the place. He pointed out wildlife as we walked (alligators, herons, egrets, turtles and anhinga). Thankfully we did not see any snakes! He even took the time to take our photo at the picturesque long white bridge (suitable for framing)! I highly recommend this tour. The bus ride was very comfortable, and the smaller group size was perfect.
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Downtown Charleston is wonderfully walkable. However, book a Charleston bus tour if you want to cover a lot of ground in a short time while taking in the most important and photogenic sights. Especially on hot, humid days—not unusual in South Carolina, especially in the summer months—you can relax in an air-conditioned coach while listening to your guide share entertaining and informative commentary. Some Charleston bus tours include museum admission or opportunities to get off the bus for photo ops.