TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
Best Historical Tours in Charleston
53 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 53 historical tours in Charleston using 14,231 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr (9.6/10). Prices start at $6.13 and most cost between $34 and $160. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.
Top picks
Best overall
TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr
270 reviews · $35 · 2 hrs
Reviewers like: city history, enthusiastic guide, charleston history
Watch for: limited tour
Budget pick
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
Charleston History Tour in Small Groups
137 reviews · $28 · 2 hrs
Reviewers like: engaging stories, small group, local history
TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10
Charleston Evening Horse and Carriage Tour 38 min
Top 10% · 38 min · 616 reviews
from $275
2 providers
TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
Charleston Historic Sightseeing Bus Tour 90 min
Top 19% · 1 hr 30 min · 67 reviews
from $32
1 provider
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10
Charleston Edmonston-Alston House Walking Tour 1.5 hr
Top 30% · 1 hr 30 min · 26 reviews
from $50
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (265) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) | $35 | 2 hrs |
| 2 | Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (281) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) | $34 | 2 hrs |
| 3 | Charleston History Tour in Small Groups | TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (123) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (14) | $28 | 2 hrs |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Charleston Evening Horse and Carriage Tour 38 min | TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.8★ (69) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (519) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (28) | $275 | 38 min |
| 6 | Charleston Historic Sightseeing Bus Tour 90 min | TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (67) | $32 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 7 | Charleston Black History Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (456) | $40 | 2 hrs |
| 8 | Charleston Pirate Scavenger Hunt and Museum | TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (56) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (26) | $9 | 1 hr 30 min |
| 9 | Charleston Lighthouse, Beach and Fort Tour 4 hr | TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (45) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) | $85 | 4 hrs |
| 10 | Charleston Edmonston-Alston House Walking Tour 1.5 hr | TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.8★ (26) | $50 | 1 hr 30 min |
Questions
What is the best historical tour in Charleston?
Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.6/10) of the 53 historical tours in Charleston we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 270 reviews.
How much do historical tours in Charleston cost?
Listed prices start at $6.13; the median is $49.95, and most cost between $34 and $160. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are historical tours in Charleston?
The median listed duration is 2 hrs.
Which historical tour in Charleston has the most reviews?
Charleston Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour 40 min, with 4,958 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.5/10.
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