90 Minute Sightseeing Bus Tour of Historic Charleston

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Charleston, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· David_W ·

Apr 2026

Kim our host/driver was amazing. A native of Charleston, she knows it backwards and forwards. Excellent speaking style, very interesting and totally knowledgeable. Be sure to ask for Kim, she is that good and be sure you don't get on any other 'brand' of tour. Tour is worth the time and money. We love Charleston and come here at least once a year, and enjoy these bus tours

· Janina_M ·

Feb 2026

This was a wonderful tour of Charleston. Km was so friendly and professional. She shared so many interesting facts about the city. I highly recommend this tour, and it was perfect on a chilly day! Thanks!

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Overview

What's Included

Guided Historic Tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
The bus waits at the visitor center.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Charleston (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 42 reviews

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Great guide and Tour

Maya_T, Apr 2026

Kim was absolutely amazing. Being a certified tour guide she showed us all great sites and provided wonderful information from local churches, local mansions with Tiffany doors, to histories of each neighborhoods. I would highly recommend this tour.

Southern bus tour

Jeanne_F, Apr 2026

Reviewed a lot of History of Charleston. The Driver knew a lot about the History of the City and was very attentive during the tour.

Outstanding, highly recommend - be sure to book this local expertise

David_W, Apr 2026

The beauty of Charleston

George_C, Mar 2026

this was a great way to really see Charleston and understanding history of a great city Beautiful buildings great waterfront

Chilly day around Charleston!

Janina_M, Feb 2026

The Best Tour In The City

William_M, Feb 2026

That the guide has a lot of information and knowledge of the city being that she is a local. I would definitely suggest taking this tour.

Get time with Kim

Yvonne_H, Feb 2026

1.5 hours of interesting history of Charleston from Kim. She was knowledgeable and personable. Enjoyed the tour.

My tour guide was...

Pam_G, Jan 2026

My tour guide was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable about all of the buildings and the history of Charleston, and she went out of her way to show us places that were meaningful to us. It was a great tour!

Rich and lively

Diana_C, Dec 2025

Very informative with rich detail. Our driver gave a tailor-made experience and answered particular questions according to your interests. The driver grew up in SC and gave historical as well as first-hand knowledge. Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return next time.

Charleston bus tour by Kim

Thomas_T, Nov 2025

Very informative and fun. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!——————————/———————————————//!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/———/————-would do again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Historic tour guide, local with lots of knowledge

Jules_W, Nov 2025

Kim was a wonderful driver. She was local and knew all of the history. We have a private tour of the whole Peninsula, she gave us so much information. We felt like locals by the time we were done. Her knowledge and professionalism was outstanding.

Charleston holiday

Debra_A, Nov 2025

Ms. Kim our your leader was funny informative and very knowledgeable of the Charleston history. The bus was comfortable and that was very inloyti both myself and my husband

Exceptional bus tour of Charleston

Lisa_K, Oct 2025

My husband and two friends of mine took this excursion on 10/24/25. We all agreed it was one of the best bus tours (small sized bus) we have ever been on. Not only was our guide extremely knowledgeable but also extremely funny. I would highly recommend this tour to get an oversight of Charleston. If I could Kim more than five stars I would.

Great tour for history and site seeing!

Cindi_S, Oct 2025

We decided to do this tour at the last minute and so glad we did. It was a very informational and fun tour. Our guide did an amazing job providing history and has an amazing way of relaying the information.

Kim is a very...

Kathe_L, Oct 2025

Kim is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide to take you through the highlights in the city of Charleston . She never paused in her narration , was easy to understand, funny and has an exhaustive knowledge . Highly recommend.

I enjoyed the tour and...

Melle_H, Aug 2025

I enjoyed the tour and learning about the fascinating history of Charleston. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Best tour & tour guide ever!!

Deborah_K, Aug 2025

Kim a Charleston native gave us a wonderful very informative tour of Charleston! She very carefully wound us through the narrow streets of Charleston continuously giving detailed fascinating stories of its past history & present day renovations. At the end wished we could’ve done it all over again as there was so much to take in! But we definitely hope to tour Charleston next time we visit. Highly recommend this tour & especially Kim our very friendly excellent tour guide!!