Fort Sumter Admission and 2-Hour 15-Minute Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point
by Fort Sumter Tours
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This tour combines roundtrip ferry transportation with admission to Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston. Ferries depart from either Liberty Square or Patriots Point and include a narrated 30-minute cruise each way. Along the way, you will see Charleston landmarks such as Rainbow Row, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and if departing from Patriots Point, close views of the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. Upon arriving at Fort Sumter, a National Park Ranger welcomes you and provides information about the fort’s significance as the site where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired. You have about one hour to explore the fort’s ruins on a self-guided tour. Inside the fort, you can visit the museum featuring historic artifacts and a 360-degree video, as well as the bookstore and souvenir shop. After your visit, the ferry returns you to your original departure point while you enjoy views of Charleston’s waterfront including Battery homes and Fort Moultrie. The total duration of the tour is about two hours and fifteen minutes. Admission to the museum, bookstore, and souvenir shop is included, as well as the ferry ride and the ranger’s presentation. Food, drinks, and parking are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Sumter National Monument
After a narrated 30-minute cruise from Charleston, arrive at Fort Sumter where the Civil War began. A National Park Ranger provides details about the fort’s role and history. Visitors can explore the fort’s ruins during a self-guided one-hour visit. The fort includes a museum with historic artifacts and a 360-degree video, plus a bookstore and souvenir shop. After the visit, return by ferry to the departure point while enjoying scenic views.
60 min
Liberty Square Departure Point
Ferries depart from the Fort Sumter Visitor's Center in downtown Charleston for guests selecting Liberty Square as their departure location.
Harbor Cruise Views
During the ferry ride to Fort Sumter, passengers see notable Charleston sites including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Patriots Point Departure Views
Those departing from Patriots Point have close-up views of the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier as the ferry heads toward Fort Sumter.
Fort Moultrie Views
Fort Moultrie, a series of forts on Sullivan's Island, can be seen from the ferry or while touring Fort Sumter.
Charleston Waterfront Views
The ferry passes by Charleston landmarks such as the Battery homes, providing scenic views of the city’s waterfront.
Meeting point
Mt. Pleasant (must select option at checkout) Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
End point
Tour requires a ferry boat to and from the island. Please select ferry departure location at checkout.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fort Sumter Admission and 2-Hour 15-Minute Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point
by Fort Sumter Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$86Overview
This tour combines roundtrip ferry transportation with admission to Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston. Ferries depart from either Liberty Square or Patriots Point and include a narrated 30-minute cruise each way. Along the way, you will see Charleston landmarks such as Rainbow Row, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and if departing from Patriots Point, close views of the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. Upon arriving at Fort Sumter, a National Park Ranger welcomes you and provides information about the fort’s significance as the site where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired. You have about one hour to explore the fort’s ruins on a self-guided tour. Inside the fort, you can visit the museum featuring historic artifacts and a 360-degree video, as well as the bookstore and souvenir shop. After your visit, the ferry returns you to your original departure point while you enjoy views of Charleston’s waterfront including Battery homes and Fort Moultrie. The total duration of the tour is about two hours and fifteen minutes. Admission to the museum, bookstore, and souvenir shop is included, as well as the ferry ride and the ranger’s presentation. Food, drinks, and parking are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fort Sumter National Monument
After a narrated 30-minute cruise from Charleston, arrive at Fort Sumter where the Civil War began. A National Park Ranger provides details about the fort’s role and history. Visitors can explore the fort’s ruins during a self-guided one-hour visit. The fort includes a museum with historic artifacts and a 360-degree video, plus a bookstore and souvenir shop. After the visit, return by ferry to the departure point while enjoying scenic views.
60 min
Liberty Square Departure Point
Ferries depart from the Fort Sumter Visitor's Center in downtown Charleston for guests selecting Liberty Square as their departure location.
Harbor Cruise Views
During the ferry ride to Fort Sumter, passengers see notable Charleston sites including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Patriots Point Departure Views
Those departing from Patriots Point have close-up views of the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier as the ferry heads toward Fort Sumter.
Fort Moultrie Views
Fort Moultrie, a series of forts on Sullivan's Island, can be seen from the ferry or while touring Fort Sumter.
Charleston Waterfront Views
The ferry passes by Charleston landmarks such as the Battery homes, providing scenic views of the city’s waterfront.
Meeting point
Mt. Pleasant (must select option at checkout) Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
End point
Tour requires a ferry boat to and from the island. Please select ferry departure location at checkout.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.