Charleston · CITY BUS & TROLLEY TOURS
25 reviewed
Out of 25 city bus & trolley tours on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter are below — choose in five minutes, then get back to the fun part.
1.5-hour air-conditioned Charleston minibus tour with a small group, big views of Rainbow Row and the Battery, plus lively guide stories.
“Very informative, tour guide was excellent!! Learned many unusual things about the city I never thought about.”
A 90-minute narrated Charleston mini-coach tour with harbor views, Rainbow Row, and historic landmarks. Upgrade options for key house museums.
“Everyone should take this tour. We found it to be very interesting and very informative as well as fun. We learned a lot about Charleston.”
A 90-minute narrated Charleston minibus tour with Citadel, Old City Market, Battery photos, and Waterfront Park views plus Powder Museum entry.
“Shaun was very knowledgeable and gave us great information as we toured this charming city! We wouldn't have been able to see or learn as much without this tour.”
Climate-controlled Charleston bus tour with a live guide, passing The Battery, Rainbow Row, and Old Market Area in 90 minutes.
“Lots of good historic information. Our guide had great detailed information and recall.”
Walk Charleston’s only English walled city with a local guide, from Rainbow Row to the Old Exchange Dungeon, plus disaster stories.
“Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the history of charleston. He kept us cool choosing a path that led us thru shade and took his time explaining things. Loved it!”
Haunted Old City Jail night tour from 21 Magazine St in Charleston: guided cells, eerie tales, admission included, $40.50.
“The guide was very knowledgeable however, the tour is very quick, not worth the money. You basically saw 4 rooms. Also I put in for a 9:30 tour and it switched me to a 7:00 tour, which was unaware of.”
Small-group Charleston Old Walled City walking tour with churches, Powder Magazine, Slave Mart, Rainbow Row, The Battery, and Fort Sumter views.
“Charleston is a wonderful city, rich in history and Al, our guide brought all that history to life !”
Choose-your-own ghost stories on a 90-minute Charleston walk. Stop at St. Philip’s, Mills House, and Poogan’s Porch for $35.
“What a totally pleasant surprise this tour with Darian was!! Darian was an exceptional tour guide and tailored the tour to our desires!! She was a great story teller and clearly enjoys her job. It was such a fun night that we’ll remember forever!! Our teens especially enjoyed it. Book it!!”
Ride Charleston in a climate-controlled coach and then out on the harbor. See Rainbow Row, the Battery, Fort Sumter, and USS Yorktown.
“Difficult to understand the guide in the boat with engine noise”
Climate-controlled coach to Magnolia Plantation and Charleston’s historic highlights, plus a swamp nature tram with wildlife sightings. 6 hours.
“Plantation had beautiful grounds and the city tour helped us get our bearings so we could venture out.on our own of the other days”
Old Town Trolley Charleston tour with live narration, quick photo stops at Hampton Park and the Battery, plus the Citadel area for context.
“Major Ted (our driver and guide) did a great job delivering both a historical tour and a standup comedy :) loved it”
Charleston bus tour with Battery harbor views plus included Charleston Museum admission, guided by Gray Line in an air-conditioned minibus.
“Excellent historical tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and detailed! He interjected a bit of humor at times and really knew his stuff”
Gray Line’s 2-hour Charleston combo: Rainbow Row, historic churches, Battery Seawall views, and the Joseph Manigault House. $45.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about Charleston. Her description of history was clear and factual which made it interesting. She did a good job staying on topic and provided a lot of information. Overall very good and recommended!”
100-minute narrated hop-on tour of Charleston with licensed guides, stops like Rainbow Row and the Battery, and 2025 AC minibus comfort.
“Our guide and driver, Lieutenant Dan was amazing. Very informative and fun. Highly recommend.”
Ride a trolley through the Charleston Tea Garden on Wadmalaw Island, learn tea cultivation and making, then taste and shop.
“It was a great experience. Steve was very kind and fun. Will definitely be coming back with my mom one day.”
