Charleston History Tours By Water Adventure

Experience our unique Charleston History Tours by water and delight in her 300+ years of rich heritage and colorful maritime history! With epic battles fought in and around Charleston, historic landmarks abound. Locations you will see from the water include Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, The USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, the Morris Island and Sullivan’s Island lighthouses, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and more.
You will be amazed at how easily you are able to view the stately homes along Charleston’s famous Battery, where in 1861, General Beauregard observed the first shot fired in the Civil War. As you glide across the water, enjoying Charleston’s beautiful skyline, you’ll be amazed by tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and plantation days gone by.

Meeting Point

Charleston Maritime Center

10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

We are located 1/2 block from the SC Aquarium at the Charleston Maritime Center. Upon arrival please look for the blue and white ticket booth located on the far left pier and check in with our staff member in the booth at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

What's included:

• In-person Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Battery & White Point Gardens

2 Murray Blvd., , Charleston, 29401, South Carolina

You will be amazed at how easily you are able to view the stately homes along Charleston’s famous Battery, where in 1861, General Beauregard observed the first shot fired in the Civil War. As you glide across the water, enjoying Charleston’s beautiful skyline, you’ll be amazed by tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and plantation days gone by.

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Fort Sumter National Monument

340 Concord Street, , Charleston, 29482-9748, South Carolina

With epic battles fought in and around Charleston, historic landmarks abound. Locations you will see from the water include Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, The USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, the Morris Island and Sullivan’s Island lighthouses, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and more.

Pass by without stopping

USS Yorktown CV-10

40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Pass by the USS Yorktown one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy.

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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

, , Charleston, 29403, South Carolina

Pass under the Ravenel Bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The bridge structure is designed to withstand shipping accidents and the natural disasters that have plagued Charleston's history.

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