Charleston Historic Bus Tour & Museum Admission
Explore Charleston's historic district with a museum or house tour included
Duration
1.5 Hours
Includes
Bus tour, museum or house admission
Highlights
Discover Charleston's historic district by air-conditioned bus with a licensed guide sharing 350 years of local history. Choose admission to the Charleston Museum or a guided tour of the Joseph Manigault House.
- Explore Rainbow Row, historic churches, the Old City Market, and the Customs House
- Ride through The Citadel and around the Battery
- Stop for photos with Fort Sumter in the background
- Discover the lives of the people who lived and worked at the 1803 Joseph Manigault House
- Visit the Charleston City Market, with an option to leave the bus there near the end of the tour
What's Included
- Admission to the Charleston Museum or Joseph Manigault House tour
- Powder Magazine admission
- Air-conditioned bus transportation
- Licensed professional guide
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Food and drinks are not allowed on the bus
- Large luggage, wheelchairs, and strollers cannot be stored on the bus
- Service animals are allowed; pets are not
- Wheelchair accommodation is limited to two wheelchairs and requires at least 24 hours' notice
- Adult tickets have a fuel surcharge that is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Tours run rain or shine. If the operator cancels due to severe weather, mechanical breakdown, or low participation, your event will be rescheduled.
FAQs
Adult tickets have a fuel surcharge that is not included in the listed price.
After the bus tour, you'll be dropped off at the Joseph Manigault House for its 30-minute guided tour. House tours depart every 30 minutes, and your wait will be no more than 30 minutes.
There is no restroom on the bus. Use the restrooms at the starting location before the Charleston bus tour begins.
Meeting details
Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Related locations
The Charleston Museum
Admission includedStep inside The Charleston Museum and you step into more than two centuries of American history. Founded in 1773, this landmark institution on Meeting Street invites you to explore the natural world of the Carolina Lowcountry alongside silver, ceramics, and textiles that once graced Charleston's grandest homes. The Charleston Museum rewards curious visitors with collections that feel genuinely rooted in place rather than assembled for spectacle.
