
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island
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Is Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island worth booking?
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island is a 4-hour experience in Charleston, United States, from $85 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (44)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $85 per person
There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or less) in my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. This tour has something for everyone, while we visit
What you get
About this experience
There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or less) in my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. This tour has something for everyone, while we visit the most picturesque spots outside the limits in the Lowcountry. Get your dose of lighthouses, beaches, piers, forts and endless history. You will quickly understand how important the Charleston area is in American history, while taking in the ocean breeze. First, we travel to Folly Beach to visit the lighthouse, beach and pier. Next, a drive through historical Citadel Military college. Then, on to Sullivan's Island, and to stroll the grounds of Fort Moultrie, out to the beach, and the best view of Charleston from the water. Finally, the lighthouse. I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits! There are walks on this tour, and includes beach dunes. There is a 4 person minimum for this tour to operate. Please discuss mobility issues before.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
44 verified traveler reviews for Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Must see
Good experience, nice place, nice weather
via Tripadvisor
Tour the outer sites of Charleston
A great alternative visit to the downtown Charleston tours with the opportunity to visit historic sites on the outskirts of the city. Friendly and informative tour guide.
Response from the operator: Great way to get to the beach.... 4 different ones!
via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable tour of beautiful locations outside of Charleston
Lee Ann was a great tour guide. We enjoyed her commentary for all of the sites visited. It add meaningfull context and history to the tour
via Tripadvisor
The tour guide was fun,...
The tour guide was fun, interesting stories and I would recommend to friends. We had 6 friends traveling together and it turned out to be a private tour.
via Viator
Attention to detail!
LeeAnn was excellent! She was thoughtful and friendly. There were only 6 in our group which made it like we were one family. She brought us a delicious treat & water. We didn't feel rushed at each stop & she even took and shared family pictures! She's full of little surprises that made it special. I wish we would've been able to get out at the Citadel for pictures of the military machines around the green. We'd definitely take another tour with her!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charleston.
How much does Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Charleston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Charleston is not rushed.
Is Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Charleston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Charleston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Charleston and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Charleston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Charleston?
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Charleston's best experiences are small: house museum tours with an architectural historian, Gullah heritage walks, harbour sails at sunset and Lowcountry food crawls through the market district. Plantation day trips vary enormously in how honestly they handle the history, and our ranking factors that in directly. On Outty we rank every Charleston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel, Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
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March to May and September to November, the two mild shoulder windows. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Charleston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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