Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Description
On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn about the history of Charleston and discover its pivotal role in American history with visits to more than 100 points of interest including Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens. Upgrade to include a visit to the restored Joseph Manigault House, an early 19th-century plantation home or the Charleston Museum.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a guided tour of Charleston by mini-coach and learn about the city’s significant history. With your professional guide, explore the former city walls; visit the famous Battery Waterfront district; and stop at Charleston’s picturesque Battery Sea Wall for closer views of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and Patriots Point. This tour will entertain you with more than 300 years of Charleston’s rich history, from the American Revolution to the Civil War and beyond. Learn from your guide about the city’s pivotal role in America's history with visits to famous sites such as Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens. You'll also see St Phillips Episcopal Church, the Public Market and more than 100 other points of interest. It's a great comprehensive overview of this charming historical city! Upgrade: Charleston Tour with a visit to the Joseph Manigault House:Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the restored Joseph Manigault House, a historic Charleston home constructed in 1803. Designed by architect Gabriel Manigault for his brother, Joseph, this 3-story, Federal-style brick townhouse reflects the lifestyle of the wealthy 19th-century rice-planting family and slaves who lived there. Explore this National Historic Landmark with your guide and discover why it’s considered one of the city’s most elegant and historically significant buildings in the city.
Visit the Joseph Manigault House (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
Admission included to the Charleston Museum (if upgrade option purchased at checkout)
See St Philips Church
See Old Market
See Four Corners of Law
See Rainbow Row
See Battery & White Point Gardens
See Colonial Lake
Historic home located in downtown Charleston
See Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,374)
We felt cheated. The driver was knowledgeable and nice but talked fast and added commentary about construction, road issues etc. Plus a strong gasoline smell occurred in the bus and he cut trip short to get it checked out.
I had such a great experience with Gray Line Tours!! They were accommodating, communicative, and hospitable! I ended up being the ONLY one signed up for the Magnolia Plantation Tour yesterday and normally they don’t take just one person. However, the bus driver, Scott, decided he’d still take me. He was amazing!!! He gave me so much history and info before even getting to the plantation. He gave me pointers and thoughts on how to make the most of my time too. Southern hospitality at its finest!! He also gave me a dinner recommendation for my final night which turned into one of the best dining experiences of my time in Charleston!! Scott - THANK YOU for making my day and being so generous with your time! You went above and beyond and I’m so thankful!!
What a great tour of beautiful Charleston! John C. was our tour guide and he was fantastic…personable, friendly and full of great history info, all the while professionally navigating the challenging traffic on some roads. It was fun and we felt like we got to know so much about this gorgeous city!
Nice. Very knowledgeable of the history and of the area. Suggested other places to see and how to get there
Complete History tour of Charleston. The guide is informative and entertaining. We highly recommend it.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and how drive down the narrow streets! Comfortable ride in an air conditioned bus vs being in the heat!
Very informative and friendly driver / guide. It is a great activity to do at the beginning of your vacation so you can get an overview of what you want to come back to.
Enjoyed the tour and John C. was very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
The tour was cancelled without notification to me Went with Adventure. Please credit my account asap.
Deborah, we would love the opportunity to discuss further as we attempted to reach you at the number provided on file. Your reservation has been fully refunded, and we look forward to your response.
Met expectations given the short timeframe...driver was efficient and courteous. We would recommend it.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Gregory!
