Gullah Tours
Gullah native, Alphonso Brown offers a lively tour of historic Charleston including information on Gullah life and language, Black historical sites, highlights of people and neighborhoods that inspired the musical Porgy & Bess; a highlight of the tour is a stop at the home and workshop of Iron Master Philip Simmons who created many of the beautiful and intricate wrought iron gates found all around Charleston; 9 Trachelle Lane, Charleston

PHONE: 843-763-7551

WEBSITE: http://www.gullahtours.com

Gullah 'n Geechee Mahn Tours
A premier Gullah Tours company

PHONE: 843-838-7516

Sites and Insights Tours
Al Miller hosts Porgy & Bess, Black History Tours of Charleston and Sea Island Tours (which covers portions of Johns and James Islands); Porgy & Bess Tour and the Black History are given in one tour

PHONE: 843-762-0051

WEBSITE: http://www.Sitesandinsightstours.com

DASH Trolleys
A low cost, comfortable, no stress way for guided tours to most popular tourist destinations; a great way to view Charleston's distinguished architecture

PHONE: 843-724-7420

WEBSITE: http://www.ridecarta.com

Horse-drawn Carriages
You can rent them in various downtown locations for a relaxing view of city gardens and architecture.

Charleston Harbor Tour to Fort Sumter

Charleston Harbor Tours
Operating since 1908, its the Oldest tour of Charleston Harbor; most cruises are 90 minutes long

WEBSITE: http://www.zerve.com/HarborTours/Cruise

 

Spirit Line Cruises
Enjoy a historic tour of Fort Sumter where the Civil War began; a dinner cruise option is available

PHONE: 800-789-3678

WEBSITE: http://www.spiritlinecruises.com