TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in Charleston
273 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 273 sightseeing tours & cruises in Charleston using 66,451 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Charleston Historical Walking Tour 3 hr (9.8/10). Prices start at $3.40 and most cost between $29.99 and $150. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
Charleston Historical Walking Tour 3 hr
1,669 reviews · $40 · 3 hrs
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, small group, enjoyable guide
Most reviewed
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr
7,150 reviews · $30
Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, charleston history, local history
Budget pick
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Charleston Ghost Tour 80 min
369 reviews · $25
Reviewers like: local history, informative guide, spooky stories
Watch for: lacking history, fast narration
TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
Charleston History and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr
Top 4% · 2 hrs · 1,042 reviews
from $25
2 providers
TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
Charleston Private Sailing Charter with Captain, 2 hr 30 min
Top 4% · 2 hrs 30 min · 133 reviews
from $500
2 providers
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston Historical Walking Tour 3 hr | TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (1,529) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (140) | $40 | 3 hrs |
| 2 | Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (265) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) | $35 | 2 hrs |
| 3 | Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (281) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) | $34 | 2 hrs |
| 4 | Charleston Pirate Adventure Cruise 90 min | TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (375) | $43 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 5 | Charleston Private Photo Session | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (185) | $175 | – |
| 6 | Charleston Private Yacht Charter 2.5 hr | TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (430) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (47) | $525 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| 7 | Charleston History and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (574) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (438) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (30) | $25 | 2 hrs |
| 8 | Charleston Private Sailing Charter with Captain, 2 hr 30 min | TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (96) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (37) | $500 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| 9 | Charleston History Tour in Small Groups | TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (123) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (14) | $28 | 2 hrs |
| 10 | Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min | TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (157) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (113) | $45 | 2 hrs 30 min |
Questions
What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in Charleston?
Charleston Historical Walking Tour 3 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.8/10) of the 273 sightseeing tours & cruises in Charleston we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 1,669 reviews.
How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in Charleston cost?
Listed prices start at $3.40; the median is $40.50, and most cost between $29.99 and $150. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in Charleston?
The median listed duration is 2 hrs.
Which sightseeing tours & cruise in Charleston has the most reviews?
Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr, with 7,150 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.6/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide