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Tours and activities in Charleston

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local knowledge. This is a relaxing 2-hour stroll through the quaint and charming streets of the historic district including the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad", all the while learning about the people and events that shaped Charleston.

4.9(7,088)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7088 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £22.66 per person

Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Explore some of Charleston's enchanting alleyways and historic sites on this small group, 2-hour walking tour. With our small group tours, you are guaranteed a more intimate and up-close experience. Charleston's alleyways are fortunately located within the popular historic district which allows us to include some well known points of interest and go a little "off the beaten path” while exploring…

4.9(2,725)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2725 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £25.68 per person

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved…

4.9(2,315)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2315 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £19.64 per person

Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

Whether you join our classic itinerary or select our Brunch option, you are in for an unforgettable culinary journey through 300 years of history! Our classic tour features iconic Lowcountry staples like Pulled Pork Tacos, Benne Wafers, She-Crab Soup, and Shrimp & Grits. Meanwhile, our brunch highlights Southern favorites like warm biscuits, Spinach & Feta Quiche, Fried Green Tomatoes, Pimento Ch…

4.9(2,470)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2470 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £83.83 per person

Fort Sumter Access and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Visit historic Fort Sumter with the only operator in Charleston providing access to Fort Sumer National Historic Site and Round-Trip Ferry Transportation from Liberty Square or Patriots Point. Cruise by top Charleston sites from your ferry. For those departing from Patriots Point, experience views of the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier from up-close. Explore the grounds of Fort Sumter and stand whe…

4.6(4,002)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 4002 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £34.43 per person

Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

Highlight: Exclusive nighttime entry into the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. This lush garden graveyard is otherworldly, enchanted, and magical. There is nothing like it anywhere. Before the churchyard experience, our expert storytellers lead you through gas lamp lit streets and alleys, sharing eerie tales of mystery and wonder from Charleston's 356 years of rich and romantic history. Based on…

4.6(2,932)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2932 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.81 per person

Charleston history walking tour with a Citadel history professor

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 12. The most unique aspect of my tour is the high level of historical professionalism that I deliver to my guests. Earning a Ph.D. in history meant spending thousands of hours reading and researching primary sources in the South Carolina archives. I use the knowledge…

5.0(1,530)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1530 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £30.21 per person

Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Your pirate guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston. You will begin and end at a bar, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to purchase and enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Charleston and some of its most famous and creepy haunted sto…

4.9(1,641)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1641 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £29.77 per person

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide. Mike has been giving ghost tours in Charleston for 30 years and is the host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast. He has been featured on television and radio shows including the BBC, HGTV, Voice of America Radio and Destination America's Ghost Asylum. Mike combines suspenseful storytelling with an unparalleled knowledge of the hidd…

4.8(1,438)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1438 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £21.90 per person

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

This Downtown Culinary Tour is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston. Visit four food establishments on this 2.5-hour tour that combines elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure! Learn about Charleston's history as you enjoy tastings of traditional favorites and contemporary innovations, all of which highlight the cuisine of loca…

4.7(1,488)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1488 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £83.08 per person

Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

Charleston's only chef led historic walking tour, cooking demonstration and lunch! Our experience begins with a 90 minute food history walking tour in the historic district, followed by a cooking demonstration, lunch & paired wine tasting at the popular local's spot Bistro a Vin. It's led by Charleston's only South Carolina Chef Ambassador & Palmetto Guild Certified tour guide, Forrest Parker. Le…

5.0(1,006)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1006 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £188.83 per person

Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

Many Charleston Ghost Tours have big groups of 25+ - NOT HERE!! We limit our tour sizes to about 12 to keep them fun! Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world; however, when the light fades and shadows grow long, a darker side of the Holy City emerges. Over the course of just over 1 mile long, our 90 min walk will pass haunted graveyards, churches, alleyways, hotels…

4.8(1,059)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1059 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Tour where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed as you take a fascinating stroll with stories and traditions revealing Charleston’s rich history and colorful past. This two hour tour through America’s most charming historical district is sure to be the highlight of your visit.

4.9(734)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 734 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £30.59 per person

City of the Dead The Dark Hauntings of Charleston

You choose the path, you choose the tour! Every one of our tours are based on our guests requests and preferences. Will you choose pirates or gangsters, serial killers or cursed lovers? For 90 minutes, you will be led to the most haunted places in one of America's oldest cities. Along the way, you can choose to visit the city's most haunted hotel, the most haunted restaurant, or even the most fam…

4.9(660)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 660 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

Our walk is a journey through time starting in the historic French Quarter where we stroll down enchanting alleyways and cobblestone streets. The architecture of houses of worship and public buildings are discussed as we point out interesting features and tell unique stories about Charleston’s fabled past. We continue to the South of Broad area where beautiful 18th & 19th century houses abound. W…

5.0(578)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 578 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £18.88 per person

Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

Walk, talk and taste your way through historic Charleston South Carolina. This 2.5 hour Charleston food tour immerses you in the history and culture of the Lowcountry and reveals how our unique cuisine has evolved over the past 300+ years. Menu and routes change daily, expect a serving of lowcountry favorites. ***PLEASE NOTE: If there are any food allergies in your party, we must know at least 48…

4.6(900)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 900 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £83.46 per person

Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

Our Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour gives you an exclusive and entertaining opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark. When all the other walking tours are looking in through the wrought iron fence, you’ll be on the inside. Learn about the history of Charleston’s graveyards, and hear the stories of the famous individuals who found their final res…

4.5(1,177)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1177 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £30.59 per person

Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Enjoy this 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation and see the plantation has stood the test of time dating back to 1676. One of America's most important historical sights, you will travel in comfort on board an air conditioned coach. This tour is led by a knowledgeable and professional guide, that can transport you back in time.

4.5(935)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 935 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £72.74 per person

Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were left out of the history books. Gain more understanding about Charleston's role in the nation's history on this enthralling walking tour.

4.9(456)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 456 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £29.83 per person

Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail

Join us for a memorable tour of the ground level of the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th-century pirates, and Civil War prisoners. Located on Magazine Street downtown, the Old City Jail operated from 1802 until 1939, and has recently undergone renovation, leaving the first floor in keeping with its original design (with the welcomed addition of air co…

4.4(801)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 801 reviews45 minFree cancellation

From £34.37 per person

Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

Come Live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Historian Adam! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history. This is not a classic "sit there and shut up tour" but an opportunity to engage with a local. The licensed guide will meet guests at the initial bar establishment and receive a small complimentary snack and the opportunity to purchase some of…

5.0(360)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 360 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £23.79 per person

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat the crowds in a comfortable full sized weatherproof SUV. Experience Charleston your way as Jeff and his team tailor your private tour to suit your own personal interests. As licensed tour guides since 1997, Jeff and his team provide a unique narrative o…

4.9(376)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 376 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £151.92 per person

Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More

Discover southern hospitality on our Charleston Brunch Food Tour in the vibrant Upper King Street district! Starting near the historic William Aiken House, we kick off the morning with a buttery, handmade Hot Little Biscuit. As we stroll toward Marion Square, we dive into the soul of Lowcountry cooking with crunchy Fried Green Tomatoes. Walking through the Mazyck-Boragard neighborhood, we'll savo…

4.9(374)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 374 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £83.83 per person

Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam

I offer great stories and good times! What makes this tour unique is that I can promise that you will be getting me, Adam Moore, as your tour guide. With some of the other larger tour companies you never know who your guide could be. When you book this tour you can be reassured that I will be your guide. This makes sure that you will be getting a licensed and engaging tour guide here in Charlesto…

4.9(361)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 361 reviews1 h 20 minFree cancellation

From £18.88 per person