Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Charleston is known as the Holy City, a nickname that comes from the church steeples rising over its low skyline. The classic way in from Mount Pleasant is over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, which opened on July 16, 2005. Its cable-stayed main span stretches 1,546 feet across the Cooper River, and from the top you roll straight down into the historic downtown.

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Bookable experiences

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  Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

  from $30

  Guided walk through historic downtown Charleston, about 2 hours, 4.9 rating (7,060 reviews)

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  Charleston's Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

  from $50

  Horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Charleston, about 1 hour, 4.8 rating (11,103 reviews)

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  Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise

  from $45

  Live narrated harbor cruise past Fort Sumter and under the Ravenel Bridge, about 1.5 hours, 4.4 rating (3,300 reviews)

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Prices may change, so check the dates before you book. Harbor cruises run morning, afternoon and sunset departures, and sunset times change with the season.