Charleston Tours
Local Experts. First-Time Views.
Planning your first visit? Join the Old Town Trolley City Tour and see Charleston through the eyes of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. With live narration, scenic views, and stories that bring the city’s past to life, this is sightseeing made smarter. You’ll enjoy comfortable seats, panoramic views, and a guided experience that makes every moment count. From famous landmarks to local favorites, each stop becomes more meaningful when you understand the story behind it. It’s a fun, easy, and rewarding way to begin your Charleston adventure.
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- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Tour length: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- Learn about the city's role in the American Revolution
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for comfort and a premium experience
- Largest fleet with the most departures. Tour when it suites you!
- Decades of expertise - backed by 50 years of delivering top-rated tours
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
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THE LOWCOUNTRY'S ULTIMATE GARDEN EXPERIENCE
- What's Included:
- Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street) aboard our brand-new 2025 luxury minibuses, ensuring a seamless journey
- Entry into the 66-acre Magnolia Plantation, one of the South's most treasured historic sites
- Guided Tour of the Magnolia Plantation House, where centuries of Southern heritage come to life
- Exclusive to Old Town Trolley, choose either the Nature Train Tour through scenic plantation trails and gardens, or the Wildlife Boat Tour of the Ashley River, where you may spot alligators, ospreys, hawks, and even bald eagles
- Additional Highlights:
- Wander through six miles of walking and biking trails, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes
- Stroll the Audubon Swamp Garden, a preserved wetland rich with native wildlife
- Visit the Magnolia Blooms station and take in the charm of the historic river walk
- Explore the Wildlife Center, home to a variety of rescued animals and native species
- Gain perspective on the "From Slavery to Freedom" tour
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TOUR AMERICA'S OLDEST WORKING PLANTATION
- What's Included:
- Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting St.) aboard our brand-new 2025 luxury minibuses, ensuring a seamless journey
- Entry to Boone Hall Plantation, America's oldest working, living plantation
- 30-minute guided Boone Hall House Tour
- Exclusive to Old Town Trolley, guided Farm and Nature Tractor Tour to experience the plantation
- Tour duration: 5 hours
- Additional Highlights:
- A self-guided tour through the beautiful gardens including antique roses over 100 years old!
- View eight original cabins telling the stories of settlement and slavery, all completed in a different theme containing photos, life size figures, and more
- Admire one of the most photographed views in the country; the 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks containing 270-year-old giant live oaks draped in Spanish moss
- Explore the Gullah Culture with a live presentation of this unique culture adapted by enslaved Africans
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SEE THE BEST OF CHARLESTON, MUSEUM & HISTORIC HOMES
- Historic City Tour (1 hour and 40 minutes):
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- Learn about the city's role in the American Revolution
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Largest fleet with the most departures. Tour when it suits you!
- Decades of expertise - backed by 50 years of delivering top-rated tours
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Charleston Museum / Historic Houses:
- Exclusive to Old Town Trolley Tours – Your ticket gives you the option to choose any two of the three offerings: Charleston Museum, Joseph Manigault House, Heyward-Washington House
- Embark on a self-guided tour of collections that include South Carolina archeology, 18th century costumes, entomology, fine art through the ages and geology
- Explore the history of the part that Charleston played in the American Revolution
- Learn about the descendants of French Huguenots who fled religious persecution in Europe in the late 1600s and prospered as rice planters and merchants during the 18th century
- Experience a classic Georgian-style double house, built in 1772, which was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence
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SEE THE BEST OF CHARLESTON & SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
- Historic City Tour (1 hour and 40 minutes):
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- Learn about the city's role in the American Revolution
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Largest fleet with the most departures. Tour when it suits you!
- Decades of expertise - backed by 50 years of delivering top-rated tours
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- South Carolina Aquarium:
- Sea the difference in all of South Carolina's habitats as you take a journey through the Aquarium and encounter thousands of native animals and plants!
- Learn nature-based concepts through play and guided discovery. Operate hands-on schematics focusing on water filtration for Aquarium animals while participating in collaborative activities with peers.
- Visit the Sea Turtle Care Center and enjoy the interactive guest experience with injured and rehabilitated sea turtles before they are released back into the ocean.
- Step outside and into the Saltmarsh Aviary. Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, this exhibit houses roseate spoonbills, gulls and our 6,000-gallon tank, home to diamondback terrapins, burrfish and more.
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SEE THE BEST OF CHARLESTON & TOUR MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
- Tour on your schedule! Book this package and take the tours on the same or separate days and still enjoy the same incredible discount.
- Charleston City Highlights Tour (1 hr 40 min) – What's Included:
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Magnolia Plantation Tour (5 Hours) - What's Included:
- Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street) aboard our brand-new 2025 luxury vehicles, ensuring a seamless journey
- Entry into the 66-acre Magnolia Plantation, one of the South's most treasured historic sites
- Guided Tour of the Magnolia Plantation House
- Exclusive to Old Town Trolley, choose either the Nature Train Tour through scenic plantation trails and gardens, or the Wildlife Boat Tour of the Ashley River, where you may spot alligators, ospreys, hawks, and even bald eagles
- Wander at your own pace through the Audubon Swamp Garden, visit the Bloom Station, or explore the Wildlife Center
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SEE THE BEST OF CHARLESTON & BOONE HALL PLANTATION
- Tour on your schedule! Book this package and take the tours on the same or separate days and still enjoy the same incredible discount.
- Charleston City Highlights Tour (1 hr 40 min) – What's Included:
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Boone Hall Plantation Tour (5 hours) - What's Included:
- Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street) aboard our brand-new 2025 luxury vehicles, ensuring a seamless journey
- Entry to Boone Hall Plantation, America's oldest working, living plantation
- 30-minute guided Boone Hall House Tour
- Exclusive to Old Town Trolley, guided Farm and Nature Tractor Tour to experience the plantation
- A self-guided tour through the beautiful gardens
- View eight original cabins telling the stories of settlement and slavery, all completed in a different theme containing photos, life size figures, and more
- Explore the Gullah Culture with a live presentation of this unique culture adapted by enslaved Africans
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF CHARLESTON
- Tour on your schedule! Book this package and take the tours on the same or separate days and still enjoy the same incredible discount.
- Charleston City Highlights Tour (1 hr 40 min) – What's Included:
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- Learn about the city's role in the American Revolution
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Largest fleet with the most departures. Tour when it suits you!
- Decades of expertise - backed by 50 years of delivering top-rated tours
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Daytime Carriage Tour (1 hour):
- Frequent departure times
- Carriages fit up to 16 people, so you can bring the whole family
- Ride with Charleston's oldest provider of Carriage tours
- Tours begin and end at the Big Red Barn, 8 Guignard St.
EXPERIENCE TWO SIDES OF CHARLESTON HISTORY
- Tour on your schedule! Book this package and take the tours on the same or separate days and still enjoy the same incredible discount.
- Charleston City Highlights Tour (1 hr 40 min) – What's Included:
- Fully narrated tour of Charleston with licensed guides
- Four stops: Charleston Visitor Center, Hampton Park, The Battery, and City Market
- Choose to end your tour at the Visitor Center or Historic City Market for easy access to shops, dining, and historic sights
- Over 100+ points of interest – Dive into over 350 years of Charleston's rich history
- Visit historic landmarks such as Rainbow Row, The Citadel and the French Quarter
- Learn about the city's role in the American Revolution
- All-new luxury 2025 model vehicles with air conditioning and upgraded seats for a premium experience
- Largest fleet with the most departures. Tour when it suits you!
- Decades of expertise - backed by 50 years of delivering top-rated tours
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street
- Evening Ghost Carriage Tour (45 minutes):
- Frequent departure times
- Carriages fit up to 16 people, so you can bring the whole family
- Tours begin and end at the Big Red Barn, 8 Guignard St.
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JOIN US FOR A MAGICAL EVENING
- Start and finish at the Charleston Visitor Center.
- Witness 700 illuminated displays at James Island's Holiday Festival of Lights.
- Holiday-themed surprise gift for each guest.
- 3.5 hour experience including 1.5 hours of free time to explore the Festival.
- Fun for all ages.
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