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Tours and activities in Charleston

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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

Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston’s historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned Lowcountry culinary expert in our charming 19th-century headquarters. Through expert guidance and experimentation, immerse yourself in the essence of Southern cuisine while learning to prepare authentic regional dishes. Our personalized cooking class offers a delightful journ…

4.9(123)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 123 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £74.78 per person

Ghosts and Gravestones Charleston Night Tour

Charleston's haunted history comes alive on the Ghosts and Gravestones Night Tour. With exclusive access to Bethany Cemetery, guests are guided by a costumed Ghost Host who shares chilling tales of the city’s darker past. The tour allows for a unique nighttime exploration, complete with lanterns to light the way through the cemetery's eerie grounds. As you ride through the haunted streets, the st…

4.9(132)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 132 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £34.37 per person

Create a Custom Perfume or Cologne in Charleston, SC: Mix & Match

Tijon is a unique make-your-own fragrance experience not found elsewhere. Original location is on the French side of the island of St. Maarten and Charleston is the first US location.

5.0(116)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 116 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £82.33 per person

Wine Sippin'-Tea Drinkin'-Tree Huggin' Lowcountry Sightseeing

Enjoy this all-Inclusive, day-trip out to the Lowcountry, on Wadmalaw Island, Charleston's rural farming sea island, and tour 3 unique locations. Join Snap! for an intimate, small group tour, of no more than 10 guests. First, we visit the magnificent 500 year-old Angel Oak tree. No words can describe this surreal park. Then we are off to Charleston Tea Garden, America's only farm to table, tea fa…

4.9(113)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 113 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £112.54 per person

Middleton Plantation-3 hour guided tour- hotel pickup

This is a small group tour which includes a brief driving tour of Charleston's Old and Historic District and one of Charleston's premier plantations. Your guides Mike and Nancy are licensed city guides who's lived in the historic district for more than 30 years. One of them will provide you with interesting historic facts and amusing stories of 300 year old traditions that exist in this wonderful…

4.8(123)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 123 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £94.41 per person

Drayton Hall Admission Ticket with Interpreter-Guided Tour

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture. Enjoy a 1-hour interpreter-guided tour of this historic estate and complete your visit with a self-guided tour of the grounds as well as access to two galleries, a conservation lab and an…

4.6(152)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 152 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £26.44 per person

Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

Embark on an exclusive sailing adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests for a 2.5-hour charter embracing Charleston's scenic Harbor. The golden hour of sunset is our prime booking time, offering you the opportunity to witness one of the most awe-inspiring sunsets. Or join us for an afternoon sail with your friends and family. Prepare to be captivated by the bre…

5.0(96)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 96 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £377.65 per person

Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise

Discover the shoreline landmarks of the oldest and largest city in South Carolina on this cruise of the Charleston Harbor. Pass important Civil War sites including Fort Sumter & Castle Pinckney, stately antebellum homes along the Battery, and an aircraft carrier from World War II. Enjoy fresh air and harbor views as you learn about Charleston’s rich history and well-known residents from a certifi…

4.2(224)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 224 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £37.63 per person

Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

Enjoy Charleston's beauty and charm in one of our private vis-à-vis carriages that accommodates up to 4 guests. This private carriage ride will sure to be a highlight during your visit to the holy city. This tour begins and ends in the Historic City Market. Hotel pick-up drop-off not included.

4.8(105)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 105 reviews50 minFree cancellation

From £226.59 per person

Magnolia Plantation Day Tour with Transportation

Explore the enchanting Magnolia Plantation, a gem in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour takes you to the historic estate, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Magnolia House, rich in Southern heritage. With options for a Nature Train Tour through beautiful gardens or a Wildlife Boat Tour on the Ashley River, there's something for everyone. Unwind on six miles of picturesque trails, wander…

4.6(122)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 122 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £56.99 per person

Charleston Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 14 guests

Our captains are truly a local connection for you to Charleston's Wild Side!!! They will show you all the Lowcountry has to offer while making sure you have a damn good time doing it. Captain Ducworth has lived in Charleston since 1995. He spent 18 years as a Spanish Teacher at a local highscool before becoming a full-time fishing and tour guide. He loves interacting with guests, is funny and gre…

5.0(66)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £52.87 per person

Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Tripadvisor for over 12 years, our sailing yachts are the highest quality and operated by two professional crew to give you the best experience possible. Standard 2 hour charters are private, only you and the guests in your party will be on board. A…

5.0(63)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 63 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £452.43 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

Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also the largest and nicest sailing yacht available for Charter in Charleston, known for her beauty under sail, exquisite appointments below deck and the best customer service in the industry. Charters depart from Downtown Charleston just minutes fro…

4.9(66)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 66 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £574.03 per person

Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage

Experience Charleston’s History on a Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour Discover the rich history of Charleston on a horse-drawn carriage tour through historic Downtown. As you ride through the charming streets of one of America’s oldest cities, your licensed tour guide will share fascinating stories of Charleston’s past, from its colonial beginnings to its role in shaping the nation. This persona…

4.8(70)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 70 reviews30 minFree cancellation

From £207.71 per person