See the best of Charleston on a half-day city tour by minibus and a harbor history tour aboard the Carolina Belle. Drive through the city’s historic district in cool, air-conditioned comfort on a 1.5-hour bus tour, the perfect introduction to the Holy City.

Discover 350 years of Charleston’s history from your guide, admire the district’s architecture, drive through The Citadel, and see the South’s most famous military academy, and the Old City Market, lovely gardens, wrought iron art, and many of the city’s 210 churches.

Tour around the Battery and stop for a photo opportunity with Fort Sumter in the background. Then, climb aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle for a 1.5-hour narrated tour of the harbor covering over 75 points of interest. Cruise through the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing captivating stories.

Witness key landmarks, including Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Pass by the Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson, and the World War II USS Yorktown aircraft carrier also known as the “Fighting Lady.”

Glide by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, a survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target, and stately homes on the Battery, symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance.

See the Cooper River Bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a state-of-the-art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world. Keep an eye out for dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food.