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Old Town Trolley Tours Charleston
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Join us as we combine two unforgettable experiences. Experience a narrated sightseeing tour of Charleston, where history, charm and Southern Hospitality come alive. Then explore some of the more sinister stories in Charleston’s history dating back to the early 19th century on a Ghost Carriage Tour. This family-friendly tour is the perfect way to spend the evening learning about the history and hauntings of Charleston.
Hop aboard and you’ll experience Transportainment®, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.
Charleston City Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Charleston aboard our custom-built vehicles in air-conditioned comfort. Our expert guides bring the city’s rich story to life, blending entertainment with education for an unforgettable experience. Discover iconic landmarks, from the historic Battery and Rainbow Row to the bustling Charleston City Market. The tour includes two brief stops at Hampton Park and Battery Point, where your guide and vehicle will wait for you, along with an additional stop near City Market that gives guests the option to end the tour closer to downtown. Don’t just visit Charleston, relive it with Old Town Trolley Tours.
City Tour Stops
1. Charleston Visitor Center
2. Hampton Park
3. The Battery
4. City Market (optional end-of-tour stop)
The guide and vehicle will stay with you at each designated stop for a seamless tour experience. Guests have the choice to end their tour at City Market or remain on board for the return to the Visitor Center.
Tours begin and end at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street.
Evening Ghost Carriage Tour
This experience covers parts of Downtown Charleston including the Circular Church graveyard, the Four Corners of Law, the Old Exchange building and Provost Dungeon, and more.
During this 45-minute evening tour, you will learn about the various hauntings in downtown Charleston and the history behind them. From one of the country’s first female serial killers to figures seen roaming the various graveyards in town, it’s no wonder Charleston is considered one of the most haunted places in the United States.
This evening tour is a great option for history buffs who enjoy making connections between the supernatural and the rich history of Charleston. This ghost tour covers parts of the old walled city, historic churches and public buildings as well as the Cooper River Waterfront.
TICKET BOOTHS
Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting Street*
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*Tickets sold at the ‘Explore Charleston’ Operated Desks inside the Visitor Center.
Please ask for Old Town Trolley Tour tickets.
32 N. Market St.
On the corner of N. Market St. and East Bay St.
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424 King St.
Parking lot adjacent to the sidewalk.
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Tours offered daily.
To view tour times, select Buy Tickets on this website then choose tour product to open availability calendar.
Closures:
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Old Town Trolley Tours Boarding:
Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting Street
Evening Ghost Carriage Boarding:
Big Red Barn, 8 Guignard St.
Reservations are required – Date, time and boarding location are confirmed with booking. Ticket and receipt sent by e-mail at time of purchase. Reservation-based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time.
Reservations are required – Date, time and boarding location are confirmed with booking. Ticket and receipt sent by e-mail at time of purchase. Reservation-based tickets are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours in advance of tour time. Charleston City Tour: Routes are subject to change due to street closures and special events.