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Tours and activities in Charleston

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Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

Step into the shadows of Charleston’s past on The Ghosts of Liberty Tour—an unforgettable walking adventure that brings history and hauntings to life! Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, this tour shines a ghostly light on the brave souls who risked everything for freedom and unity in the Holy City. As twilight falls over Charleston, you’ll uncover chilling tales of Revolutionary…

4.6(482)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 482 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £22.65 per person

Charleston History, Homes, and Highlights Guided Walking Tour

This 2-hour, walking tour explores Charleston's Historic District by visiting the streets of the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad". Hear the stories of Charleston's founding, see historic homes and churches and view the city architecture. Learn the story of this beautiful city—from its first settlers to today.

4.9(304)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 304 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £21.15 per person

Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Be transported to this historic site with an experienced driver on a comfortable, air conditioned mini bus. Boone Hall Plantation has been recognized as the #1 Plantation in the Charleston area, according to USA TODAY. Tour includes round-trip transportation from the Visitors Center in Charleston, all…

4.4(531)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 531 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £61.94 per person

Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

You have found the best tour in Charleston! Our Small Group Tour takes 15 people max, allowing for questions and photo opps. This leisurely stroll through the city's oldest neighborhoods is a 2-hour guided experience. Follow your licensed guide as they delve into the history, legends, and culture of Charleston, one of America's great cities. Explore the historic French Quarter and admire the stat…

4.7(293)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 293 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £21.53 per person

Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

The Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Walking tour is the only dungeon walking tour that has access to Provost Dungeon. Our experienced and fully licensed tour guides will take you on a 90-minute walking tour through not only the dungeon, but also the eerie, dark edges of Charleston’s Haunted Historic District. Hear stories of The Holy City’s streets, cemeteries, back alleyways, and churches. Bulldog…

4.2(549)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 549 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £30.59 per person

Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour

This walking tour led by Captain Bryan is not your average "sit there and shut up" tour where the guide won't even remember you. Rather, after brief introduction, Captain Bryan will lead you on a historic journey of how Shem Creek came to prominence with its famous shrimping fleet and much more. Unlike any other tour in the area, guests have a chance to see the industry at work. The first half of…

5.0(192)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 192 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £19.71 per person

Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL OBX FILM LOCATIONS TOUR! Fans of the Netflix series Outer Banks are in for a thrill! As a background actor on Season One, Two, Three, Four AND Five! I share tons of behind-the-scenes stories of the cast, crew, and other fun stuff. Tour includes snacks, bottled water, and other surprises. Parents will love this tour because as a licensed tour guide, I share some history whi…

5.0(185)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 185 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £188.83 per person

The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour in Charleston

Unlock Charleston’s Darkest Secrets on the Death and Depravity Ghost Tour. Not for the faint of heart. This is Charleston like you’ve never seen it—raw, unfiltered, and crawling with the ghosts of its most sinister past. Pull back the veil on the Holy City’s most shameful secrets. From shadowy alleyways once lined with brothels to the bloodstained corners of true crime history, this adults-only e…

4.3(377)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 377 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.43 per person

Small Group Ghost Tour Charleston: 60min of True Haunted History

Where pirates plotted and patriots perished, Charleston's dead refuse eternal sleep. Your licensed guide with 20+ years investigating the city's darkest corners will lead you through shadows most tours won't explore. Feel temperatures plummet at Judge Nicholas Trott’s house where 89 executed pirates seek revenge. Stand where Blackbeard schemed. Visit the cemetery where in 1987 a photographer capt…

4.4(302)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 302 reviews1 h 9 minFree cancellation

From £24.17 per person

Charleston's Tastes Through Time -Food, History & Culture Tour

This fun, fascinating, unique, four course foodie tour blends the perfect pairing of culinary delights with the captivating history of Charleston's cultural blend and the evolution of the region's cuisine. While you dine on Charleston's signature dishes & delicacies of the Lowcountry, your fun, knowledgeable, engaging guide, a lifetime local of the area, will escort you to some of the city's best…

4.7(186)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 186 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

Step back into the shadows of the 1920s, when Charleston was a city of contradictions—charming on the surface, rebellious underneath. On the Speakeasy Sagas Pub Crawl, you’ll walk the very streets where bootleggers dodged federal agents, secret bars buzzed behind locked doors. During Prohibition, alcohol was outlawed—but in Charleston, the party never really stopped. This wasn’t just a city of So…

4.5(212)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 212 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Charleston History Tour - Small Groups Only - History & Alleyways

Most Tours in Charleston will take out 20 people on a tour. I keep my tours smaller and max out at 10 people. By having smaller groups it allows my guests to have a more personalized and unique experience. You get me, an experienced tour guide (Adam Moore) as your tour guide. I do every tour so you can be assured you will be getting the real deal :) So grab a coffee and get your day started off r…

5.0(124)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 124 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £21.15 per person

Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Biscuits & More

Discover the sweet side of Charleston with a tour that celebrates the city’s most irresistible, international treats. From pillowy beignets and flaky baklava to crunchy chocolate clusters, refreshing pineapple ice cream, buttery biscuits, and fluffy Belgian pancakes, every stop is a new indulgence. Along the way, you’ll soak in Charleston’s rich history and culture while sharing laughs, snapping…

4.9(67)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 67 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £60.42 per person

Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour

On this haunted GPS guided Audio walking tour you will see Charleston’s most haunted sites and hear their ghostly stories! Built in EMF Reader in our walking tour app to detect ghosts on the tour. You'll see and hear: Old Exchange and the Ghosts of the Prisoners Below The Blind Tiger and the Woman in Black The Dock Street Theater and the Ghost of Nettie The Pirates Courtyard and the Ghosts of the…

4.7(71)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 71 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £5.10 per person

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks

Step into Charleston’s past on a small-group walking tour led by a local Charleston guide. Explore cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways while hearing stories spanning the city’s colonial era, the Civil War, and its ongoing preservation efforts. Discover Charleston’s iconic landmarks, elegant mansions, historic churches, colorful homes, and atmospheric graveyards. Depending on availability, yo…

5.0(53)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £29.46 per person

Charleston’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour of Charleston, SC! On select nights, join us and discover the darker side of Charleston, while enjoying some liquid courage along the way. You'll visit some of the best local bars and pubs, and make stops at historical and haunted locations in between. From the origins of the Blind Tiger Pub's name, to the ghosts of St. Philip's Graveyard and experiences at the…

4.7(66)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £21.90 per person

Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) walking tour. On this tour you’ll see Charleston’s historic downtown, including the famous Rainbow Row, The battery, multiple alley ways, hidden gems, a hidden entranceway to a famous graveyard, 2 parks, statues and so much more! Along th…

4.4(73)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 73 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £7.36 per person

Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

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 importan…

4.9(45)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £64.20 per person

Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

Experience Charleston like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover another historic site, the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown!

4.8(49)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £132.18 per person

Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl

Step into the shadows of the Holy City and discover a side of Charleston that history books prefer to forget. On this spirited walking tour, you’ll sip your way through haunted pubs and eerie alleyways as we uncover chilling tales of colonists, cutthroat pirates, scandalous brothels, and Prohibition-era bootleggers. Get ready for a thrilling night of history, haunts, and hops as we explore the no…

3.8(109)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 109 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £26.43 per person

Discover Charleston! (Small Group Walking Tour - Max 10 Guests)

At Holy City Walks we believe that the history of Charleston is much more than facts and dates. It is the story of the real people who faced struggles just to arrive in 1670. It is about the contributions of brave individuals for more than 350 years in the face of wars, pirates, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and turmoil. Charleston is more than a beautiful old city. Come discover it all with Ho…

5.0(29)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Ghost Tour Charleston

Book direct on our site for the best price in Charleston! This tour does not enter any private buildings or graveyards. The Holy City’s past is as intriguing as it is tragic. Fires, wars, witches, murder plots, mass graves, voodoo, poltergeists, and Boo-Hags are real elements of Lowcountry history. This tour will show you a dark, mystical side of Charleston that you may not expect. Follow a knowl…

4.7(35)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 35 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £14.35 per person

Charleston Style VIP Tour

Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest…

5.0(10)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £264.36 per person

Jewish History Private Walking Tour of Charleston

Charleston History. Jewish Soul. Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the U.S. until the 1820s — even surpassing New York. Experience iconic landmarks and hidden gems on a private tour that weaves Jewish heritage into the broader story of Charleston. We will explore a fascinating stretch of Charleston’s historic core, visiting homes once owned by Jewish merchants, including a st…

5.0(8)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £336.11 per person