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Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour
4.8(37)Charleston1 hour
VIATOR4.9(25)TRIPADVISOR4.6(12)
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Description
Experience Charleston on a relaxed 1.5-hour small-group city tour designed for comfort and storytelling. Tours are limited to just 12 guests, offering a more personal experience than the large tour buses commonly seen around the city.
Travel through Charleston’s most iconic neighborhoods with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s history to life. See Rainbow Row, the waterfront mansions along The Battery, the oak-lined streets of South of Broad, the French Quarter, historic churches, cobblestone alleys, and the College of Charleston campus. You will also pass the Four Corners of Law, one of the city’s most significant landmarks.
Routes and sites visited may vary daily due to traffic, weather, or special events. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and travelers seeking a smooth, informative overview of Charleston in a smaller group setting.
Tour Options
Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour
Itinerary
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Charleston's oldest church. It is incredibly historic and beautiful.
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The market is one of Charleston's most popular destinations. It was a former meat and farmers market. It is now a hotspot for shopping and tourism. It is filled with shops, restaurants, bars and sweetgrass baskets.
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Rainbow Row is one of the most picturesque places in the entire city. It is a row of houses that are painted in beautiful pastel colors in the charming neighborhood known as South of Broad.
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Saint Philip's Church is Charleston's oldest congregation and most recognized church building. With a plethora of history and architectural beauty it truly stands out.
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Charleston's most beautiful public park. The battery is a former defense for Charleston during the Civil War. It is now a memorial park and the former location of pirate executions.
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The only waterfront house museum in Charleston. This iconic and historic house is situated near the sea wall and overlooks the Charleston harbor.
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The college of Charleston is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in America dating back to 1770. The campus is historic and aesthetically pleasing.
Highlights
Professional tour guide/driver
All taxes and fees
True small-group experience
Climate controlled transportation
Charleston sightseeing tour in a luxurious Sprinter van
What's included
Included
Professional tour guide/driver
All taxes and fees
True small-group experience
Climate controlled transportation
Charleston sightseeing tour in a luxurious Sprinter van
Not included
Gratuities
Food or drinks
Custom pick-ups
Traveller Ratings
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37 reviews
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
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RoxaneO17
August 31, 2026
Tour Bus Never Showed Up
Our tour bus never showed up. We arrived early and when we called, no answer. We did finally receive a call back 30 minutes later and a refund was processed.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I sincerely apologize that we were not there for your scheduled tour. I completely understand how frustrating and disappointing that must have been, especially after arriving early and expecting to spend part of your visit touring Charleston with us.
Chicora Tours recently transitioned to a new reservation system, and unfortunately, this particular reservation was not properly communicated to us during that transition. As a result, we were unaware that the tour had been booked. This was an isolated issue, and certainly not an intentional failure to show up for a scheduled tour. We take our commitments to our guests very seriously.
As soon as I became aware of what had happened, I returned your call and made sure a full refund was processed. We have also addressed the issue on our end to help prevent this from happening again.
I am genuinely sorry that this was your experience with Chicora Tours. It is not representative of the level of service we strive to provide, and I regret that we did not have the opportunity to show you the Charleston experience that so many of our guests have enjoyed.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Joanne_I
August 29, 2026
We liked this tour...
We liked this tour because we were driven around in a comfortable van. Nick was a great tour guide. He shared many interesting facts about the city but did not bombard us with too much info. I would recommend this tour instead of a walking one as it covered more ground.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the comfort of the van and the pace of the tour. I always try to share the stories and history that make Charleston interesting without overwhelming guests with information.
One of the great advantages of a driving tour is being able to comfortably cover more of the city in a relatively short amount of time. Thank you for choosing Chicora Tours and for recommending us to other visitors!
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Mary_H
August 16, 2026
Travel host was a wealth...
Travel host was a wealth of knowledge! Tailored the information to the group’s interest. Not a memorized script.
Operator response
Here’s a warm response that makes it personal since you were the guide:
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the conversational approach. I always prefer to tailor each experience to the interests and questions of the group rather than simply follow a memorized script. It makes every tour a little different and, hopefully, much more engaging.
It was a pleasure having you with us. Thank you for choosing Chicora Tours, and I hope to welcome you back again someday.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Lynda_B
August 10, 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.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. I am glad to hear the tour provided a great introduction to Charleston and that you had such an enjoyable afternoon.
Matt will be happy to hear your kind words. His knowledge of Charleston’s history and enthusiasm for sharing the city with our guests are a tremendous asset to Chicora Tours. I am also glad his recommendations gave you some ideas for what to explore, where to eat, and even what to read after the tour.
Thank you again for choosing Chicora Tours. We hope to welcome you back the next time you visit Charleston.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Linda_H
July 21, 2026
A Must Tour
This was the best tour. Our guide, Nick, was so informative. It really helped to give us prospective of the city which made our walking easier. Not to mention the ac was wonderful since we were there in the middle of a heat wave. I highly recommend this tour!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am so glad to hear the tour helped give you a better perspective of Charleston and made the rest of your visit even more enjoyable. It was a pleasure sharing the city’s history with you.
I am also happy that the air conditioned tour provided a comfortable break from the summer heat. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Chicora Tours. We hope to welcome you back the next time you visit Charleston.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Anonymous
May 1, 2026
Local friendly guide
Nick was fabulous. Very engaging. Was an intimate tour only 4 people whichwas very nice since it was our first time in Charleston
Would have like to hear more history but all in all it was fun. We also liked the fact that he is a local and we were able to support him.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the small group setting and that your first visit to Charleston was fun and memorable. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I truly appreciate your support of a local business.
I also appreciate your feedback about wanting to hear more history. That is very helpful, and we are always working to create the best balance of storytelling, sightseeing, and guest interaction.
Thank you again for choosing Chicora Tours. We hope to welcome you back the next time you visit Charleston.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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melissasG7343HU
April 13, 2026
Wonderful Experience
Darian was a great tour guide. She was friendly and quite knowledgeable. My friend and I had a great time.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad to hear you and your friend had a great time and that Darian made the experience enjoyable with her knowledge and friendly approach. She will be happy to hear your feedback.
We truly appreciate you choosing Chicora Tours and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Robert_W
April 6, 2026
Our travel guide was very...
Our travel guide was very good. Trip was informative and comfortable. I would recommend better communication about the type of vehicle picking up its passengers and the company name on the van.
Operator response
Thank you for your review and for your recommendation. I am glad to hear that you found the trip informative and comfortable and that your guide made a positive impression.
I also appreciate your feedback regarding communication about the vehicle and company branding. That is very helpful, and we will take that into consideration to ensure clearer expectations for future guests.
Thank you again for choosing Chicora Tours. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Sue_L
April 4, 2026
Nice way to see key areas...
Nice way to see key areas of the city. Great tour for history buffs. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed seeing the key areas of Charleston and found the tour informative and engaging. It is great to know it was a good fit for history enthusiasts.
We truly appreciate you choosing Chicora Tours and hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours
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Jan_S
March 31, 2026
Great sunset cruise!
A great way to learn about the Charleston harbor, the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and Ft. Sumpter. The boat captain was excellent- not only in navigation, but also in clarity in speaking on the PA system.
I definitely recommend this cruise.
Parking availability.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your time on the harbor and found the captain informative and engaging.
I did want to kindly clarify that this experience appears to be from a harbor or sunset cruise, which is not a service offered by Chicora Tours. It’s possible the review was posted on the wrong listing.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you have a wonderful time exploring Charleston. If you are ever interested in one of our tours, we would be happy to host you.
Warm regards,
Nick
Owner, Chicora Tours