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Charleston Harbor Tour and City Bus Tour

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Harbor Tour and City Bus Tour

Charleston, South Carolina

Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Explore Charleston, South Carolina from both land and sea with a city bus tour and scenic harbor cruise. This two-part experience offers a guided look at historic landmarks, stunning architecture, and over 75 points of interest for the perfect introduction to the Holy City.

🚍 Ride in comfort through Charleston’s historic district on a guided minibus tour filled with stories spanning more than 300 years

🌉 Cruise past Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge while taking in panoramic views from the harbor

🏛️ Spot stunning architecture, charming gardens, and Charleston’s famous wrought ironwork during your city exploration

🐬 Watch for dolphins, pelicans, and other local wildlife as you sail the calm waters aboard the Carolina Belle

Discover Charleston’s history from two unique perspectives with this combination harbor and city bus tour. Start with a comfortable ride through the historic district, where a knowledgeable guide brings 350 years of stories to life while pointing out the city’s famous landmarks, gardens, and churches. The minibus provides a cool, easy way to take in the charm of Charleston’s neighborhoods, from the Citadel to Rainbow Row, without missing a detail.

Afterward, step aboard the Carolina Belle for a narrated cruise around Charleston Harbor. This 80-foot vessel offers panoramic views of more than 75 landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the stately homes on the Battery, and the striking Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Wildlife sightings like dolphins and pelicans add to the experience, making this tour as lively as it is informative. Together, the city bus and harbor tours provide a well-rounded introduction to Charleston, South Carolina—perfect for first-time visitors or locals wanting to rediscover their city.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All ages are welcome
Physical limitations:
- Harbor Tour: Wheelchair accessible with limitations (boarding via a 30-foot ramp, steepness varies with tides). Lower enclosed deck requires stairs.
- City Bus Tour: Not wheelchair accessible; participants must be able to step onto the bus with or without assistance from a companion.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: Children are welcome. Ages 3 and under are free but must be included in the reservation.
Individuals with disabilities: Harbor Tour is wheelchair friendly with tide-dependent access; bus is not wheelchair accessible but suitable for those with limited mobility. Service animals allowed.
Languages: Narration is in English only.
Pets: Pets are not permitted; service animals are allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration:
- 1.5 hours on the Harbor Tour
- 1.5 hours on the City Bus Tour
- *Tours may be taken on the same or different days.
What’s included:
- Narrated 90-minute harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle, covering 75+ historic landmarks.
- Narrated 90-minute “See It All” City Tour by minibus, covering Charleston’s historic district, architecture, churches, markets, and a stop at the Battery.
Who will be present: Licensed captain and crew on the boat; licensed guide and driver on the bus; fellow passengers (boat up to 300 guests, bus 15–25 passengers).
Spectators: Only ticketed participants may join.
Photo/ video: Personal photography encouraged.
Specific rules to follow: Smoking, vaping, and outside food/drinks not permitted on bus or boat.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency:
- Harbor Tour runs rain or shine; Carolina Belle has enclosed and covered areas.
- Bus Tour is fully enclosed and climate-controlled.
Arrival: Arrive 20–30 minutes before Harbor Tour departure. City Bus Tour must be scheduled separately by calling Adventure Sightseeing at (843) 762-0088.
Parking:
- Harbor Tour: No on-site parking. Closest option is SC Aquarium Garage (24 Calhoun St). Rideshare, pedicabs, and CARTA DASH shuttle recommended.
- City Bus Tour: Departs from Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street, with on-site and garage parking available.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing, layers for cooler harbor breezes, weather-appropriate attire.
What to bring: Camera, sunscreen, hat (for summer), cash/card for snack bar purchases.
What’s not allowed: Outside food/drinks, smoking, vaping, pets (except service animals).
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available at both meeting locations and on the boat. No restrooms on the bus.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

Tours do not need to be taken on the same day. Harbor Tour departs from Charleston Maritime Center; Bus Tour departs from Charleston Visitor Center (about 15 minutes apart by foot).
The Carolina Belle is a USCG-certified vessel with all safety requirements.

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All ages are welcome
Physical limitations:
- Harbor Tour: Wheelchair accessible with limitations (boarding via a 30-foot ramp, steepness varies with tides). Lower enclosed deck requires stairs.
- City Bus Tour: Not wheelchair accessible; participants must be able to step onto the bus with or without assistance from a companion.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: Children are welcome. Ages 3 and under are free but must be included in the reservation.
Individuals with disabilities: Harbor Tour is wheelchair friendly with tide-dependent access; bus is not wheelchair accessible but suitable for those with limited mobility. Service animals allowed.
Languages: Narration is in English only.
Pets: Pets are not permitted; service animals are allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration:
- 1.5 hours on the Harbor Tour
- 1.5 hours on the City Bus Tour
- *Tours may be taken on the same or different days.
What’s included:
- Narrated 90-minute harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle, covering 75+ historic landmarks.
- Narrated 90-minute “See It All” City Tour by minibus, covering Charleston’s historic district, architecture, churches, markets, and a stop at the Battery.
Who will be present: Licensed captain and crew on the boat; licensed guide and driver on the bus; fellow passengers (boat up to 300 guests, bus 15–25 passengers).
Spectators: Only ticketed participants may join.
Photo/ video: Personal photography encouraged.
Specific rules to follow: Smoking, vaping, and outside food/drinks not permitted on bus or boat.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency:
- Harbor Tour runs rain or shine; Carolina Belle has enclosed and covered areas.
- Bus Tour is fully enclosed and climate-controlled.
Arrival: Arrive 20–30 minutes before Harbor Tour departure. City Bus Tour must be scheduled separately by calling Adventure Sightseeing at (843) 762-0088.
Parking:
- Harbor Tour: No on-site parking. Closest option is SC Aquarium Garage (24 Calhoun St). Rideshare, pedicabs, and CARTA DASH shuttle recommended.
- City Bus Tour: Departs from Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street, with on-site and garage parking available.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing, layers for cooler harbor breezes, weather-appropriate attire.
What to bring: Camera, sunscreen, hat (for summer), cash/card for snack bar purchases.
What’s not allowed: Outside food/drinks, smoking, vaping, pets (except service animals).
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms available at both meeting locations and on the boat. No restrooms on the bus.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

Tours do not need to be taken on the same day. Harbor Tour departs from Charleston Maritime Center; Bus Tour departs from Charleston Visitor Center (about 15 minutes apart by foot).
The Carolina Belle is a USCG-certified vessel with all safety requirements.

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