2025 Charleston Activities Guide

Experience the historic Drayton Hall! Duration Approximately 3 Hours 45 Minutes About Built in 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is located on the Ashley River about 15 miles outside of downtown Charleston. It is one of the best and most...

-2025 Season is Open! *PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 10. Other days and times may be available for groups of 6+. - This trip does require an approximately 15 minute scenic shuttle ride on private dirt roads across the property to...

Take it slow on our relaxing harbor cruise! Rates **Per Hour** $200 Duration 4 or 6 Hours About Experience the low country coast in the most special way with friends, family, or that favorite someone. Seeing Charleston, SC from the water...

About Join Drayton Hall & Bulldog Tours for this one-of-a-kind combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer. Purchase price includes a guided tour of Drayton Hall and a historic downtown walking tour, Charleston Strolls. Please note...

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...

TRUE CRIME, MYSTERY & THRILLS FROM 1700 TO TODAY Three Adult Drinks Included Per Ticket True crime is the talk of the town and, best believe, Charleston has her share of tantalizing stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat - with a...

A Historical Tour of Charleston Duration Two Hours About The Chicora Walk has been selected by TripAdvisor users for a 2021 Traveler's Choice award - Best of the Best. Almost every guest has told us that we have created the best...

Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 120 Hours About If you are staying at a beach house or rental on the water - don't worry! We can bring the kayaks to you for free. If you have an appropriate vehicle and want to take a kayak to...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$85 per adult (13 and up)** **$55 per child 3-12 years old** description: Board our motor boat and cruise 9.5 miles through tidal creeks and marshes out to the...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC description: Join us aboard the Charleston Princess for a...

Private Cruise and Beach Excursion Cruise the Charleston Harbor, and pull up to a beach for swimming, shark tooth hunting or just lounge in a water hammock. Get close to the historic forts and downtown Charleston, or just cruising the intra...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be rescheduled or refunded with 24 hours notice meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 13+):** $60 **Child (Ages 4-12):** $37 **Wee Ones (Ages 3 and under):*...

Shift the texture of your next romantic visit in The Notebook Tour! What better way to love Charleston than to see it through the hopeless romantic who penned 50,000 words about it? * Self Guided tours at your own pace. Simply book your tour and...

Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures on a unique solar eclipse experience by water. This is the last chance South Carolina has to see a solar eclipse until 2044! Charters depart from our Flagship location on Bowens Island. Captain/ naturalist will...

duration: 2 Hours (Call for 3 or 4 hour Charters, 4 hour trips receive 15% off) cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days...

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Max of 6 Passengers description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Add Additional hours $275/hr Afternoon Charters A great way to experience sailing and to see the city and explore more of the...

**AN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY CHARLESTON DINING EXPERIENCE AND MUSEUM TOUR ** Duration 2.0 Hours About Charleston’s two biggest passions are food and history. We combine those two passions as you transport yourself through time on our unique...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC description: Come aboard the Charleston Princess for a fun...

*Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Jocassee/Devils Fork State Park* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Devils Fork location.** If you have any questions about our rental process please see our...

duration: 2.5 hrs (about 1-1.5 hrs on water, 30-45min watching fireflies from landing, 15 minute shuttle before and after). meeting_point: Woodlands Nature Preserve description: -First time public offering, previously reserved for family and friends...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall description: Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Ornament Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Ornament...

About Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s landscape...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Rd Charleston, SC pricing: **$125 per adult (13 and older)** **$75 per child (12 and under)** description: *A one of a kind adventure exploring Charleston's first oyster farm.* Charleston...

EXPERIENCE CHARLESTON THROUGH STEPS, STORIES & SIPS Duration 2 Hours Three Adult Drinks Included Per Ticket About Come for the stories, stay for the cocktails. Featuring tantalizing tales and trivia on prohibition, gangsters and the rise...

Experience Folly on Your own Time! Duration 7 Days About If you are staying at a beach house or rental on the water - don't worry! We can bring the kayaks to you for free. If you have an appropriate vehicle and want to take a kayak to...

duration: 2 to 8 hour charter options meeting_point: Island Boat Rentals and Charter • 50 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (North Dock) group_size: Up to 6 people description: Welcome aboard Blue Goose! Take a ride on our 36′ Little...

Experience the highlights of Charleston's history on this walking tour! Rates Adults: $35 Child: $15 Under 3: Free Duration 2 Hours About - The Historic Highlight Tours is an excellent way to not only get a comprehensive, historic...

description: Step back in time with colonial games and hands-on learning, meet our archaeologists and explore some of our most remarkable discoveries, visit our current excavation site—an extraordinary late 1600s well and take self-guided tours...

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duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Seats up to 12 people! Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette, or just a fun day out on the water!

Experience a Low Country Sunset Out On The Water Duration 1.5 Hours About Want to end your day in the best way possible? Nothing is better than experiencing a low country sunset out on the water. We will get to view the sun as it sets over...

Hop aboard our 26-foot Carolina skiff for a 2 Hour Private Cruise featuring whatever your heart desires. Duration 2 or 3 Hours About You'll have the chance to select which type of tour your group would be most interested in while booking...

About Wando High School Wrestling Team Fund Raiser. Guests must be at least 14 years of age to attend an evening show, unless pre-approved by management. Time **Cocktail Hour:** 6:30 - 7:30pm. **Showtime:** 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

2 hour Full-moon kayak tours are always a fun and exciting excursion on the water. Explore the tidal creeks as the sun sets and the moon rises from the seat of a kayak for an unforgettable experience! This tour is a great way to meet new people in...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Folly Beach min_age: 2 description: Join us as we cruise the waters of Charleston SC. We will see historic forts, homes, yachts, shrimp boats and ocean going ships as we keep our eyes peeled for some of our 300...

*Join our community of makers and creatives by renting time in one of our 3D studios!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Table Space Rental:** $8.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

duration: 2 Hours (Call for 3 or 4 hour Charters, 4 hour trips receive 15% off) cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days...

duration: 4 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Day sails are so much fun! When guests book for 3 or 4 hours, it gives us time to shoot over to a myriad of...

duration: meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Popular afternoon tour with round-trip Transportation. First stop: Enjoy a photo op at **Angel Oak**, one of America's oldest living oak trees (500+ years). Next stop is at...

Charleston's True Crime Stories! Duration 100 minutes About Join us for a guided tour of Holy City with a foucus on the famous murders & crimes of Charleston's 350 year history. From Alex Murdaugh to History's First Female Serial...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: - Adults: Starting at $60 - Child (4-12): Starting at $50 - 3 and under...

duration: 2.5 hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Embark on a luxurious journey across...

For the Love of Art Studio has now joined with The Inn at Middleton Place to bring you live and in-person *paint & sip* parties in their beautiful Lake House banquet room! ___ The Inn at Middleton Place is the souths best inn according to...

Learn even more about Charleston! Duration 90 Minutes About This tour provides a wonderful overview of Charleston, and an opportunity to walk through the veil of time to get a deeper look at antebellum life in Charleston. Touring the Aiken...

Charleston's 1 Magic & Comedy Theater Duration 1.5 Hours Long Cocktail Hour Starts at 7 pm Show starts at 8 pm Show ends at 9:30 pm About Harry Houdini died on Oct. 31, 1926. The first official Houdini Seance was arranged by Bess Houdini on...

Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality Paddle Boards for all guests and experience levels.

duration: 2 Hour, 3 Hour, 4 Hour, and 8 Hour Charters Available meeting_point: The Harborage at Ashley Marina • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Charleston Harbor’s Largest Six Passenger Charter...

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duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Carolina Cabana Cruises - 56 Ashley Point Dr., Slip E4 description: Welcome aboard Carolina Cabana Cruises! Gather your crew, and join ours for an unforgettable 2-hour + cruise around Charleston Harbor. We cannot...

duration: 30 Minutes meeting_point: Waterfront Park Downtown description: The boat departs from Waterfront Park Downtown for direct service to Daniel Island's Waterfront. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes. what_is_included:

Some of Charleston’s most fascinating ghost stories are in areas that organized tours cannot go at night, so we offer you the chance to see these spooky sites during a daytime tour. Duration 2 Hours About Duels, unrequited love, wars...

Best Fishing Guides in Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach Area Rates - **Half Day Trips:** Pricing includes 2 passengers - $50 per additional person - **Full Day Trips:** Pricing includes 4 passengers - $75 per additional person ...

The finest drag queen dinner, brunch shows, and female celebrity impersonations in the world! Rates (Taxes and Fees Included) - **General Admission** - $41.05 - **VIP Admission Guaranteed VIP seating Expedited entry** - $70.38 - **General...

Ride/Walk the African American story tour! Duration Two Hours About **AM ONLY** More of the untold contributions of the African Americans, known as the “Gullah People”. Let's continue to peek beneath the veneer of The...

Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 72 Hours About If you are staying at a beach house or rental on the water - don't worry! We can bring the kayaks to you for free. If you have an appropriate vehicle and want to take a kayak to...

If you’re the more enthusiastic of adventurers, this 3 hour tour is for you. This is a moderate paced tour allowing paddlers to explore a wider variety of Folly’s scenic marshland. Our tour explores the estuary systems surrounding marsh islands...

This Pirate themed scavenger hunt is the first self guided experience in Charleston to replay the very real Pirate Siege of Charles Towne in May of 1718. Guests will walk the same footsteps and visit site that were around during the Golden Age of...

Duration - 2 hours up to 4 hours (If you want to swim, we highly recommend 3 or 4 hours. 4 hour charters receive a 15% discount). - Please call 843-557-7403 for charters requests over 2 hours - If adding more time, the charter will depart 1 hour...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 accessibility: Please note that you must be able to go up and down stairs to participate on...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Two hour day sails are a great way to get on the water. The time "off boat" at sandbars or islands is more...

duration: 2.5 h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Looking to explore an uninhabited island? We offer boat trips to the infamous Morris Island near Folly Beach! what_is_included: - Round-trip boat ride to and from Morris Island - Wildlife...

*Your chance to paddle by soaring pines along a shaded freshwater estuary! * Rates **Adult (Ages 13+): ** $65 **Child (Ages 5-12): ** $35 Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes About Our New River Tour explores the blackwater estuary at high...

About Tour where buses and carriages are not allowed. Charleston sites include: Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, Dock Street Theater, St. Phillip's Church, Washington Square, The Battery, Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon. Duration 2...

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duration: 1.25 meeting_point: Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Enjoy our family friendly Island Ferry Dolphin Cruise. The trip departs from our dock at Riley Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, SC. We'll tour historic...

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The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour Join us for a behind the scenes tour that is sure to frighten all who dare enter the Old City Jail. Dark and sinister, this jail housed some of Charleston's most heinous convicts, slaves and Civil War prisoners. On...

Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with CHI Design Indigo! Guests will learn the process and techniques for dyeing fabric with the historically significant plant inside the Lenhardt Garden in our Education Pavilion. During this workshop...

About: If you change history, you change the future. The Liberty Trail traces the framers vision of liberty as we near SC250. This living history tour visits locations of all 4 signers of the Declaration of Independence from SC, those who drafted...

Duration 1.5 Hours About Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s most chilling stories with local desserts to evoke an elegantly spooky experience. Relax in the...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Sunset tours are our favorite tour of the day. It's a relaxing time when the breeze often lays down a little...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Watch a gorgeous Charleston sunset while enjoying this...

Rates >• **Person ages 18+**: $100 ______ Duration >**2 hour tour** ___ Details Up for some ghost hunting? Join us for a Paranormal Investigation Tour of the Old City Jail. We’ll measure cold spots with our infrared thermometer. We’ll...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: Starting at $37 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting at...

Experience Your Best Day in Charleston in One Package Deal! Rates 5 Hour Cabana Rental - 2.5 Hour Sail - **Morning Sail & Cabana** - $875 - **Morning Sail & Double Cabana** - $1,060 - **Morning Sail & Triple Cabana** - $1,235 - **Morning...

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*Multi-day Tritoon Rentals* ___________________________________ About All multi-day tritoon rentals are available for pick up at Mile Creek Landing. If you would like them delivered we can do so with a delivery fee. All tritoons will be...

Duration 2 Hours About Join Nicole Pettinielli with the Charleston Bird Club as she leads a very special bird and nature walk on the grounds of Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of Drayton Hall with Nicole while...

Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach at your leisure. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality kayaks for all guests and experience levels. Rental...

Join us on December 10, 2023, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm, for our most requested event of the Holiday Season! Duration 2 Hours About Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers will usher in the Holidays with their ancestral hymns. Enjoy a beverage...