Kay is wonderful! Her warmth and enthusiasm made for the perfect Saturday morning walking tour. You…read morecan tell she was a teacher in her past life. She kept us so engaged as she shared her knowledge and passion for Charleston's history. Highly recommend booking a tour with Kay if you want an experience that's as fun as it is informative!

Kay was absolutely the most charming and knowledgeable person about Charleston by a long shot. I…read morehighly recommend her walking tour and would take it again in a heartbeat. She was funny and enthusiastic and we learned so much. She takes smaller groups so she can interact with them more! Don't pass up an opportunity to do one of her tours if you are going to Charleston, SC

We booked the Boone Hall Plantation Tour and Transportation with Adventure Sightseeing and had a…read morereally lovely time. What set this apart from just Uber-ing and paying for our own admission was convenience. The tour shuttle picked us up from the Charleston Visitor Center (worth a trip on its own) and returned us to downtown Charleston at the top of the market. The shuttle driver gave charming fun facts about Charleston on the drive there and back and provided priceless tips for how to make the most of our time on the Plantation. The other thing that I will always be grateful for is that we missed our first tour time waiting for an Uber downtown to take us to the Visitor Center. The booking office charged us nothing to rebook for another day and time and didn't give me grief at all. To me, this is going above and beyond on hospitality and service you cannot buy. A wonderful company to tour with!

We were excited to visit Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens and explore Charleston, but the rude and…read morejudgmental tour guide, Anderson, completely soured the experience. Instead of providing an enjoyable tour, they criticized how guests traveled and even commented on where people chose to eat. It came across as condescending, unprofessional, and wildly inappropriate for someone representing Charleston hospitality. A disappointing experience that left a bad taste in our mouths. Will not choose Adventure Sightseeing again.

Very knowledgeable, very professional, Al knows his stuff! Dates, times, places, people etc…read more We were the only ones on the early tour today and he even went a bit long on time. He changes his tour up by the season as well. 10/10 would recommend. Will book again.

They didn't show up. We were there 20 minutes early, stayed 20 minutes late, called them. No…read morereplies.

Kay Abrams was our tour guide and she gave us an amazing experience. My wife and I learned so much…read moreabout Charleston. She fit so much information into two hours while keeping it fun and tailored to the members of the group's interests. We are so happy with our experience and will recommend her to anyone who comes to the area.

My husband and I had the pleasure of experiencing the "Secret Strolls Guided Walking Tour' with Kay…read moreAbrams on May 13. The morning was a little cool and cloudy, but we decided to carry-on with our planned tour of downtown Charleston. Kay texted us before our tour to warn of a possible rain shower and asked if we wanted to move our tour to May 14. Because I had mapped out our vacation for each day, we were not able to reschedule. We bought umbrellas and met Kay at the appointed meeting place. Others on the tour moved their reservation to the following day, so .... We got our own 2-hour private tour with Kay. She was especially gracious not to cancel our tour, and it did not rain. We had the best time walking the hidden alleys of Charleston; we were able to view the inside of two historical churches and got to see some gorgeous gardens. Kay was especially knowledgeable of the history of Charleston and the people who founded it and the historical buildings that make up downtown Charleston. Kay is a professional tour guide, and I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to learn more about the history of old Charleston.

I am so happy that I took the Frankly Charleson Black History tour! What an eye opener, to learn…read morethe real story of the people without whom Charleston (and the United States) would not have been built. History and tour guide Franklin shares his passion and information you won't hear in many museums. Pay attention and you'll depart his tour with a better understanding and appreciation for the contributions and culture of Black Charlestonians. Thank you!

We had already taken a wonderful Charleston Walk IT! Tour but there is a whole other side to…read moreCharleston's history . Franklin's Tour unlocked it for us . The tour was fascinating, emotional, and impactful. Our local tour planner secret Charleston had strongly recommended it and we are glad we took his advice. I recommend this tour before visiting the IAAM or a Plantation as it lays some groundwork for the remaining part of your visit to the area. Because it's a van tour with stops it covers a fair amount of area to give you a real sense of the history. Don't expect a whitewashed history Franklin speaks from the heart on this well researched historically accurate tour. Strongly recommended.

Review #2 of my Charleston vacation 20-plus Review Challenge:…read more I find the Gray Line City Tour a fun way to become acquainted with a city. On our leading full day in Charleston, we partook in the Gray Line City Tour. From the Transit Shed behind the Charleston Visitor Center we boarded the vehicle for the approximately 90 minute ride. It was a 25-passenger air conditioned shuttle bus. It was a contrast from the double-decker Gray Line bus on the Nashville City tour. The adult ticket price was $33. Alan was our Tour Guide. With the credentials of a City of Charleston certified Tour Guide he was very resourceful and enthusiastic about the City's history. Within the 90-minute tour, I came out learning a lot about the City of Charleston while taking in the sights. The tour covered several points of interest from the Charleston Visitor Center at the north to the Battery at the tip of the peninsula. The points of interest included narration and views of: The Nathaniel Russel House Colonial Lake Rainbow Row Four Corners of Law The former Arsenal The Battery Water vista toward Fort Sumter Market Street and City Market The French Quarter Charleston Museum Antebellum houses Marion Square On account of the fact that the tour was not full, Alan directed us to sit in the middle seats to get the best view. From my experience sitting near the right side window; I would like to share that this is the side of the minibus where you will see the view of Charleston Harbor spread towards Fort Sumter and the Atlantic Ocean, the Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston Museum, Marion Square, and numerous points of interest.* One thing I would like to add is that we saw very little of King Street and none of the Ashley River. There was only one stop. At the Battery, Alan asked if anyone wanted to step outside to take pictures. I was the only one that left the vehicle to take in the glorious waterscape stretched to Fort Sumter and the Atlantic Ocean. I am glad that I did because I never got the chance to return to the scenic southernmost tip of Charleston. When we returned to the Charleston Visitor Center, I had a newfound knowledge and familiarity about Charleston. That justifies my "Four Stars" rating for the Gray Line Charleston City Tour. - - - - - - - - - *Please note that it is possible for a Tour Guide to switch things up.

We took the historical tour with Gray Line, and our driver Valerie was a total vibe! A little wild…read more(which I loved--my husband maybe not so much), full of knowledge, and you could feel how much she loved sharing it. And let me tell you -- Valerie drove like a boss! Tight turns, narrow streets, no problem. She handled that bus like it was nothing. No way would I drive my own car down here! If you get Valerie, you're in for a treat. She makes history come alive and keeps you smiling the whole way. Who's the special tip... if you need to talk on the bus while she's sharing whisper! Hahahaha

Great little bus tour of Charleston! My wife and I were visiting, and quite frankly it was too hot…read moreand too humid to walk around. So, we opted for an air conditioned bus tour which gave us the historic highlights and a great overview of the various neighborhoods. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed her friendliness and helpful bits and pieces of information. There were points of interest that we later came back to on foot, so the bus tour gave us some good information to help narrow down what we might be interested in.

As a native Charlestonian, I was looking forward to a girls-group excursion - a local field trip of…read moresorts. Little did I know that I would learn so much about the city that I have lived in my entire life! Our tour guide, Kim, was welcoming, knowledgeable, and humorous. On every street I learned something new. The tour bus is comfy, clean, and air-conditioned (a must in the Lowcountry). I need to go on the tour again so my brain can retain some of my new-found historical facts. Thank you, Charms of Charleston, for a memorable day.

The walking tour, given by Joyce Weir, was a very lovely tour…read more Joyce was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and was a delight to have as our tour guide. She took the time to point out how to get the best shots of the various buildings and sights. My youngest daughter is thinking about becoming a photographer and Joyce took the time during and at the end of the tour to give her pointers and encouragement. I definitely recommend anyone looking to do a walking tour of Charleston to sign up with Joyce. You will not regret it. Joyce's walking tour was one of the best tours my family and I went on and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

We signed up for this tour as an intro to Charleston as we began our first morning in the city…read more Joyce was a wonderful guide and began the tour with some photo tips at the meeting spot. Though I have been an avid amateur photographer for a while, I quickly learned some new techniques thanks to Joyce. The walk we took traversed the heart of downtown Charleston, from Meeting Street to the Battery. The pacing was good, and the mix of city history and photography tips was great. The tour ran a few minutes over 2 hours, and none of our group was in a hurry to be done. If I returned to Charleston on another visit, I'd book one of the other tours Joyce gives as my new starting point. Highly recommended.