Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

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Charleston, USA

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Charleston is such a relaxed city that it’s hard to believe that it’s much busier than the towns along the coast. Take an opportunity to leave the city streets for the shoreline during this private guided tour. You’ll visit the islands of the Charleston peninsula, first stopping at Folly Beach then visiting Sullivan’s Island. Throughout the tour, you’ll stop for photos at two lighthouses, a popular tourist beach, and a historic fort.

Explore Fort Moultrie, used during the Revolution and Civil War
See the campus of The Citadel military college
Walk across Folly Beach’s dunes and fishing pier
Visit one the nation’s oldest lighthouses on Morris Island

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

Enjoy a local snack from Charleston.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Meet the black sprinter van at the Charleston Visitors Center, inside the bus shed. There is parking out in front of the Center, or a parking garage that adjoins the bus shed across Ann Street. 375 Meeting Street. CHS. 29403

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Morris Island Lighthouse

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Folly Beach Fishing Pier

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Citadel

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Moultrie

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Featured review

Sierra_F

LeeAnn was excellent! She was thoughtful and friendly. There were only 6 in our group which made it like we were one family. She brought us a delicious treat & water. We didn't feel rushed at each stop & she even took and shared family pictures! She's full of little surprises that made it special. I wish we would've been able to get out at the Citadel for pictures of the military machines around the green. We'd definitely take another tour with her!

Reviews

4.9

based on 42 reviews

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The tour guide was fun,...

Veronica_D, Sep 2025

The tour guide was fun, interesting stories and I would recommend to friends. We had 6 friends traveling together and it turned out to be a private tour.

Attention to detail!

Sierra_F, Apr 2025

Fun Tour

Dustin_C, May 2024

Leeann was a great tour guide. She was fun and knew a ton of history. One of the best tours to take.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

It's a great way to see the beaches of Charleston!

Best tour we had!

Leslie_H, May 2024

This was a wonderful tour! Leann was an amazing tour guide and we got to see things the normal city tours don't show you. If you're in Charleston, make sure you book this tour, you won't regret!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

If you read all the reviews, you can't go wrong with a Snap! Picture Perfect tour!

It's an Instagram beach tour

Melanie_M, May 2024

We enjoyed the trip. Having been on other bus tours in other cities ....with the same or longer distances from interest point to interest point, I expected the driver/tour guide would be more informative about the area in general. Basically I expected he'd talk more between stops. Driver/guide was personable and friendly chatting with all of us on tour at stops. On the expensive end of trip costs but the departure time was perfect for our schedule.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thanks for your input. When you consider a 2-hour tour in downtown Charleston costs up to $50, our tour is on the price point with 4 hours-- and we take guests away from the usual. Beaches, Lighthouses, Forts-- over 50 miles on this journey. It is a fine line between constant talking and enjoying the ride. I apologize if you wanted more talking!

Wonderful day!

Tammy_C, Apr 2024

Just the right outing for a beautiful day! Leann was fun, flexible and entertaining! The van was comfortable!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thanks for taking time to enjoy what Charleston is really about! The LowCountry!

Great customized experience! Great history and culture!

JeanM_C, Mar 2024

Great experience! Guide took us around and let us go at own pace while still keeping us on time. She made experience personable and gave us a very local feel of area, history and culture. Really amazing!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Most Charleston visitors do not get the opportunity to see what you did.... I am the only tour that does Outside the Limits!

Great tour

Donna_S, Mar 2024

Our tour was great. Our guide, Leanne, was very knowledgeable and fun. She provided a lot of interesting history about the area, including a video about the Shag! We would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

What a great way to see the other side of Charleston and what the Lowcountry is really about!

Get out of town!!! Was definitely the way to see Folly and Sullivan’s Island, Fort Moultrie, Citadel College!!!

Elizabeth_V, Nov 2023

LeeAnn was above and beyond a typical tour guide. She drove us around for 4 hours filling us with lots of history and taking photos of us along the way. She was a true delight. And added in a few extra attractions that were not on the itinerary.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks for the kind words. I love showing folks the rest of the Charleston. So much more out to the downtown area.

Great tour!

Pam_B, Oct 2023

The our guide was very knowledgeable. She had a beautiful high tech, comfortable van and we had a great time! We would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you! High Tech!!! We even watch videos and see local pictures of times past.

We very much enjoyed...

Teresa_H, Oct 2023

We very much enjoyed seeing the out of the way spots and popular places that are blended into this adventure. The ride was informative, comfortable and overall enjoyable. I think this could be an all day adventure instead of half a day since there is just so much to take in but it was absolutely worth it and we would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Teresa. You didn't mention this on the tour, but I do have the Complete Charleston tour also, that visits all these and then some more in a 6.5 hour version. Check it out on my site.

Informative tour with great guide

karen_r, Sep 2023

The tour was informative, fun and would highly recommend. Lee Ann was great. Everything was captured in pictures and sent to us. Great guide.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thanks you! Snap! Snap!

Great tour!

Nadara_C, Aug 2023

The lighthouse was my favorite. The beaches were beautiful and Leeann’s knew so much about the area and history. It was so nice that she had water and snacks. I would definitely recommend doing this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Yes! Get out of Town! What a great day to travel around the Lowcountry and show visitors the true spectrum of Charleston. Thanks for joining!

Cool way to explore Charleston

Charletta_F, Jul 2023

As a history buff, I found the tour fun, full of facts and full of surprises. The rain did not stop our tour and our tour guide Tom was GREAT!! Wonderful experience and would recommend this tour as a way to experience Charleston in a special way.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you Charlotte for your kind words!

Best Charleston Trip ever

Theodore_W, Jul 2023

We had the best tour guide Lou Anne. She went out her way to speak to my teens. They was so happy and kept stating that they was having so much fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

What an honor to guide these teens through the history(past and current) of Charleston.

Fantastic Tour making memories ❤️❤️

Rebecca_L, Apr 2023

Leanne our tour guide with Snap tours was amazing. This tour felt personalized. Leanne is very knowledgeable and knows the best places for both history and photo opportunities. We highly recommend her and this tour. We would like to take a different tour with her as our guide the next time we are in Charleston. Just a friendly word of advice. Early tours seem to be less crowded and not as hot so maybe consider that when booking.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for the advice!

Great tour

Samuel_C, Jun 2022

A great day and SNAP individualized the tour for us. She made it accessible for me with a broken ankle.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

We turned a challenge into a victory! Always contact Leanne if you have special needs. Thanks for the opportunity to show you Outside the Limits!

Relaxing trip away from downtown

Kristine_L, Jun 2022

This was a wonderful, relaxing tour! I was shocked after looking at the map of Charleston how much area we covered. Both lighthouses were interesting and could have spent more time at the Citadel as it was incredible to see. Leanne was a wonderful guide and so full of knowledge. After walking downtown Charleston this was a welcomed change of pace. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks Kristine!

Fun and informative!

Annell_T, May 2022

Great tour of beach, historical sights and islands. Leanne provides personalized service and interesting background and local color. I’ve already recommended this tour!