Charleston Lighthouse and Beach Tour: Exploring Lowcountry
4.9
36 Ratings
Charleston
Experience the beauty and history of the Lowcountry on a small group tour. Visit lighthouses, beaches, piers, forts, and more. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Morris Island Lighthouse - We will walk a short, interesting road to the end of this island to get a beautiful vista of Charleston Harbor and the 6th oldest lighthouse in the US. The walks is 1/4 mile, and does include some beach and sand.
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - Once the amusement park Mecca of the 50’s, Folly Pier is the focal point of this beach surf town, with many tourist activities. A souvenir and rest room stop also.
  • The Citadel - We will take a drive around this photogenic, famed military campus and stop for a few Snap! Shots.
  • Fort Moultrie - The history of the colonial United States lies at this tour stop. Thousands and thousands of imported African slaves stopped here in quarantine houses during the forced trek to North America. The first naval battle of the Revolution, the first shots of the Civil and the most tranquil beach spot in Charleston – is all here. If time permits, we will visit the National Park visitor center.
  • Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse - We will stop and see the ugliest lighthouse in the US.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Unlock a host of vistas beyond the confines of Charleston peninsula! This is your chance to join a cozy group travel (limit of 10) aboard my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. We’ll explore all the enchanting locales dotting the outskirts of the Lowcountry. Immerse in the irresistible allure of lighthouses, beaches, piers, forts, and a limitless expanse of history. The relevance of the Charleston region to American history will unfold before your eyes as you bask in the refreshing ocean breeze.

Our journey starts with a stop at Folly Beach to explore its magnificent lighthouse, beach, and pier. Followed by a trip through the historic Citadel Military College. From there, we move to Sullivan’s Island, roam the premises of Fort Moultrie, bask in the scenic beach, and enjoy the finest view of Charleston from the waterline. Our final stop, the iconic lighthouse.

As an endorsed city tour guide, I’m here to guide you beyond the typical tourist spots!
Expect mild walks during this tour, including beach dunes.

Take note, if bookings are less than 3, guests will enjoy a private tour in my 2019 Subaru Outback.

Location
Charleston Visitor Center
Meeting Street
Meet the black sprinter van at the Charleston Visitors Center, inside the bus shed. There is parking out in front of the Center, or a parking garage that adjoins the bus shed across Ann Street. 375 Meeting Street. CHS. 29403
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dustin_c
May 27, 2024
Fun Tour - Leeann was a great tour guide. She was fun and knew a ton of history. One of the best tours to take.
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Leslie_h
May 6, 2024
Best tour we had! - This was a wonderful tour! Leann was an amazing tour guide and we got to see things the normal city tours don't show you. If you're in Charleston, make sure you book this tour, you won't regret!
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Tammy_c
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful day! - Just the right outing for a beautiful day! Leann was fun, flexible and entertaining! The van was comfortable!
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Sherryrq1766cg
Mar 15, 2024
Best tour group - LeeAnn is fun and knowledgeable. Visited beautiful parts of Charleston we would not have discovered on our own. Very flexible and nice transportation.
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Jeanm_c
Mar 10, 2024
Great customized experience! Great history and culture! - Great experience! Guide took us around and let us go at own pace while still keeping us on time. She made experience personable and gave us a very local feel of area, history and culture. Really amazing!!
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Donna_s
Mar 1, 2024
Great tour - Our tour was great. Our guide, Leanne, was very knowledgeable and fun. She provided a lot of interesting history about the area, including a video about the Shag! We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Elizabeth_v
Nov 15, 2023
Get out of town!!! Was definitely the way to see Folly and Sullivan’s Island, Fort Moultrie, Citadel College!!! - LeeAnn was above and beyond a typical tour guide. She drove us around for 4 hours filling us with lots of history and taking photos of us along the way. She was a true delight. And added in a few extra attractions that were not on the itinerary.
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Pam_b
Oct 28, 2023
Great tour! - The our guide was very knowledgeable. She had a beautiful high tech, comfortable van and we had a great time! We would highly recommend!
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Melanie_m
May 5, 2024
It's an Instagram beach tour - We enjoyed the trip. Having been on other bus tours in other cities ....with the same or longer distances from interest point to interest point, I expected the driver/tour guide would be more informative about the area in general. Basically I expected he'd talk more between stops. Driver/guide was personable and friendly chatting with all of us on tour at stops. On the expensive end of trip costs but the departure time was perfect for our schedule.
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Emilyar5790dk
May 3, 2024
Read carefully. Road trip NOT boat trip. - The description was deceptive. We thought it was a boat tour and it was a bus tour. Tom, our driver was great and very accommodating.
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