11. Historic walking tour of Charleston's French Quarter and South of Broad
5.0· 475 reviews· 2 hoursTwo-hour guided tour through Charleston's French Quarter and South of Broad, exploring architecture and unique stories about the city's past.
“The guide was incredibly thoughtful and personable. I would definitely recommend this tour as it was easy to listen to and the guide was very knowledgeable.”— Krista_J
22. Horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Charleston
4.8· 10593 reviews· 1 hoursOne hour ride through Charleston — see historic homes, churches and gardens, with insights from a certified guide.
“We had a lovely, relaxed ride around Charleston. Our coachman provided a wealth of historical details. It was a perfect way to kick off our first full day in the city.”— Alison_S
33. Historic Charleston horse-drawn carriage tour
4.8· 3687 reviews· 1 hoursOne-hour tour of Charleston’s historic district by horse-drawn carriage with a licensed guide sharing insights on architecture and history.
“The tour guides were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Charleston, a city rich in charm and history.”— Diane_F
44. Historic sightseeing horse and carriage tour in downtown Charleston
4.7· 493 reviews· 1 hoursOne-hour narrated group tour by horse-drawn carriage—explore Charleston's history, gardens, and architecture at a leisurely pace.
“Jennifer and her horse, Amigo, brought so much joy to the experience! She had an impressive knowledge of Charleston that truly enhanced the tour.”— Tammy H
55. Fort Sumter admission and self-guided tour with ferry ride
4.6· 3667 reviews· 2.3 hoursTwo hours total — round-trip ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point with entrance to Fort Sumter, featuring a self-guided exploration of the historic site.
“This was a fantastic experience. I'm really glad we decided to go. The ferry boat tour guide was an incredible storyteller, making me wish my history teachers had been like him. I highly recommend it.”— Carmen_G
66. Charleston city sightseeing bus tour with guide
4.5· 1353 reviews· 1.5 hoursTwo hours on an open-top bus covering over 100 landmarks, including Rainbow Row and Colonial Lake, with an upgrade option for the Joseph Manigault House or Charleston Museum.
“I enjoyed a bus tour of historic downtown Charleston. The city is beautiful, and the locals are friendly. I’m in town for my granddaughter's wedding this Saturday.”— Sandra_H
77. Boone Hall Plantation admission and tour from Charleston
4.4· 493 reviews· 4.5 hoursFour-and-a-half hours by air-conditioned mini bus — round-trip from downtown Charleston, includes house tour, garden walk, and optional tram ride based on availability.
“Boone Hall is a fascinating and thought-provoking site to explore. My visit lasted three hours, but I felt I needed more time. Since it was an escorted tour, we had to return for transportation. If I return to the area, I'll definitely go by car to fully experience it.”— Dawn_N
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