Charleston: City Bus Tour and Harbor Cruise Combo
ID: GYG787419-1260772
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of Charleston on a city bus tour and learn about the city's history. Then, see over 75 points of interest and iconic landmarks on a narrated harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle.
See the best of Charleston on a half-day city tour by minibus and a harbor history tour aboard the Carolina Belle. Drive through the city's historic district in cool, air-conditioned comfort on a 1.5-hour bus tour, the perfect introduction to the Holy City.
Discover 350 years of Charleston’s history from your guide, admire the district’s architecture, drive through The Citadel, and see the South's most famous military academy, and the Old City Market, lovely gardens, wrought iron art, and many of the city's 210 churches.
Tour around the Battery and stop for a photo opportunity with Fort Sumter in the background. Then, climb aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle for a 1.5-hour narrated tour of the harbor covering over 75 points of interest. Cruise through the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing captivating stories.
Witness key landmarks, including Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Pass by the Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson, and the World War II USS Yorktown aircraft carrier also known as the “Fighting Lady.”
Glide by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, a survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target, and stately homes on the Battery, symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance.
See the Cooper River Bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a state-of-the-art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world. Keep an eye out for dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food.
Highlights
- Explore Charleston’s history, architecture, and natural beauty by land and sea
- Drive through Charleston's charming historic district on a minibus with a guide
- Learn about the city's past and see over 75 points of interest on a harbor tour
- Cruise the Charleston Harbor and witness the stately homes along The Battery
- See the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier called the “Fighting Lady”
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The time and date you choose when booking is for the bus tour. You must use the bus tour portion of this combo ticket first
The harbor tour ticket can be used at your leisure. You will be given a boarding pass voucher and brochure with current harbor tour times when you check in for your bus tour
Both tours have an average duration of 1.5 hours each
Please go to the Charleston Visitor Center.
INCLUDED
- See it All" city bus tour
- Charleston Harbor history tour
- Live narration on both tours
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
