Fort Sumter Tours

Fort Sumter National Monument is accessible only by boat from Liberty Square in Charleston or Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant, with a National Park Service ranger programme on the island. Find ferry and guided tour combo tickets and departure point options here.

Aerial view of Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.

Fort Sumter National Monument with American flag and ocean view.

Fort Sumter National Monument brick ruins with ocean view in Charleston, South Carolina.

Visitors exploring Fort Sumter National Monument with American flag in view.

Ferry approaching Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston Harbor.

Interior of Fort Sumter National Monument showing historic brick walls and arched openings.

Cannons and brick fortifications at Fort Sumter National Monument, Charleston Harbor.

Cannon inside Fort Sumter National Monument brick archway.

USS Yorktown aircraft carrier docked at Patriots Point near Fort Sumter National Monument, Charleston.

Fort Sumter Tour with Round Trip Ferry

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Cruise out to Fort Sumter with a round-trip ferry ride from either Liberty Square or Patriots Point, with about 30 minutes of scenic harbor views each way.
Your ticket includes admission to Fort Sumter, so once you arrive, you’re free to explore this pivotal Civil War site at your own pace.
Enjoy narrated views of Charleston Harbor during the ride, adding context and stories before you even step onto the island.
A National Park Service ranger will welcome you on arrival, offering helpful insights to kick off your self-guided visit.
With transportation, entry, and expert context all bundled into one easy ticket, it’s a hassle-free way to experience one of Charleston’s most historic landmarks.

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Cruise out to Fort Sumter with a round-trip ferry ride from either Liberty Square or Patriots Point, with about 30 minutes of scenic harbor views each way.
Your ticket includes admission to Fort Sumter, so once you arrive, you’re free to explore this pivotal Civil War site at your own pace.
Enjoy narrated views of Charleston Harbor during the ride, adding context and stories before you even step onto the island.
A National Park Service ranger will welcome you on arrival, offering helpful insights to kick off your self-guided visit.
With transportation, entry, and expert context all bundled into one easy ticket, it’s a hassle-free way to experience one of Charleston’s most historic landmarks.