2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email [email protected] Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like never before...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24-hour cancellation required. Tours operate rain or shine; no refund will be given for inclement weather. Tour may be rescheduled. meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 1 max_age...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: The Harborage Marina, 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 12 people pricing: $715 per reservation description: Most popular option! In just 4 hours, you can explore all there is to see on the...

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $745 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About 8 Hour Boat Tour Includes includes all major waterfalls...

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...

No experience needed! Our friendly artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process and you will leave with a one-of-a-kind work of art! Your own masterpiece! Benne's serves quintessential Low Country cuisines in a relaxed yet...

LET'S WANDER THE BACKROADS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience** (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) ...

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 Welcome to Holy City Magic, an intimate magic theater and bar located in the heart of beautiful...

duration: 2.5–3 hours cancellation_summary: 72 hours prior to tour departure group_size: Call for groups 10+ Private trips available for 6+ or price of 6. description: Explore a secluded blackwater cypress swamp on a guided kayak tour at The...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Whether you have one hour or three, embark on a customizable water adventure with Cycling Waters...

**Duration:** 2 hours About Experience Drayton Hall after hours! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the family to Drayton Hall at Night! Enjoy the beautiful landscape and live music on the lawn. The house will be open to tour and talk with our...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Reel in Adventure: Join Our 2-Hour Thrilling Shark Fishing Expedition! Shark fishing trips are a fun way to give everyone the chance to get out, enjoy the water...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About There are other specialties we can teach that each have their own requirements as far as number of dives and special equipment. We can discuss in more depth if there...

duration: 4 Hours description: Join professional photographer and tour leader Colin Hocking, LRPS, as he shares with you the tips, tools, and thoughts of how to elevate your photography from that of a casual ‘shooter’ to one that makes every...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall description: Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Tile...

meeting_point: 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Meet Charleston in an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come alive as we tour the...

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...

Enjoy a tour before making your very own Kazoo! Duration 45-60 minutes About Discover the story behind the kazoo, a popular music instrument, during this factory and museum tour. Visit Kazoobie Kazoos, a family-run...

description: Full Day Boat Rentals Know Before You Go - All renter's must be 21 years or older. - Can fit up to 12 people. - No pets allowed. - We are unable to provide life jackets for kids under 90 lbs. - All of our vessels are 115...

description: *Journey 25 miles from land!* ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $1200 *The price includes the first 4 people. ___________________________________ Duration 8...

See the harbor like never before! Rates - **3 Hour Charter:** $2,400 - **4 Hour Charter:** $3,200 - **5 Hour Charter:** $4,000 - **6 Hour Charter:** $4,800 - **7 Hour Charter:** $5,600 - **8 Hour Charter:** $6,400 Duration 3-8 Hours ...

meeting_point: Tybee Island, Georgia description: TYBEE ISLAND'S ONLY LUXURY SCOOTER RENTAL EXPERIENCE __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our Scooters...

duration: Varies cancellation_summary: You will receive a full refund with 5 days notice , a 50% refund with 3 days notice, and no refund if you cancel within 72 hours of your charter. meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center group_size: Maximum 6...

description: Come smash! **All items are subject to approval from Mad Smash staff** Duration 10 mins. About Bring your own box of clean glass and/or electronics and get 10 full minutes of smashing! You get to do your damage and we will...

duration: 2.5 Hours description: Neighborhood TwoBoroughs & Upper King Street About – Shop and explore the unique and charming TwoBoroughs neighborhood. Meet your tour guide at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite...

Experience the essence of Charleston and its iconic sites Duration 2 Hours About Tour where buses and carriages are not allowed. On this in-depth tour you’ll learn about the Historic Waterfront Battery, Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter...

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About *All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-3 People):** $99 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the higher bonds between our spirits, our souls, and the...

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...

Duration 2.5 Hours About Tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike are invited to experience A Cup of History at Drayton Hall, a one-of-a-kind event that explores the intersection of fine Chinese teas and the fight for American independence. At...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: **A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston!** Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery...

About From the creators of Sound of Charleston comes a new show we call “Gershwin and Jazz”. Come hear an entire 75 minute program of Jazz and Gershwin classics such as “Porgy & Bess” and Rhapsody in Blue. Performers include Charleston...

The absolute best way to get to know the city! Rates - Private Walking Tours Price is for 2 guests • Additional Guests are $40 per person Duration Two Hours About Your private tour guide will walk at a leisurely pace...

Take the path less traveled by the average visitor. Duration 2 hours About A tour like no other, literally. Seeing another walking tour here is a rare event. Most tours run to the eastern side of Meeting Street, but we go to the west. This...

duration: 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Maximum 24 people pricing: Friday and Saturday: 1-9ppl $925.00 10-18ppl $1025.00 19-26ppl $1125.00 Sunday thru Thursday: 1-9ppl...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Church and Cumberland (on the corner) group_size: max 10 description: Secret Strolls features Charleston’s tucked away paths and seldom seen locations. One of our guides will take you through alleyways, some only...

Let's Adventure! Duration 3.5 Hours About Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! Learn about the lifecycle of an oyster from start to finish. See one million oysters growing in our nursery followed by a boat ride through the...

duration: 90 minute cruise time - Early boarding for brunch cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility...

meeting_point: 100 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

duration: 4.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: Staring at $80 for adults and $40 for children description: Welcome to the South, y'all! Get the true...

description: 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 Rentals* ___________________________________ About All daily kayak 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 kayaks will be delivered **directly to...

description: Rate $50 per adult (13 and up) $32 for children 12 and under (Tandem kayak only) $10 for infants under 3 (Tandem kayak only) Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 group_size: Maximum 30 people accessibility: Stoller and wheelchair accessible pricing: $75/person description: Rise and shine, it’s Tiki Time! Step aboard the Friki Tiki and...

duration: 4 hours min_age: 5 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Spend a relaxed 4-hour morning aboard a 24' center-console with Captain Dustin, targeting inshore species like speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, black drum and flounder, plus...

duration: 1 hour description: This engaging panel brings together the next generation of rising talent in the design world to explore how classic forms, craftsmanship, and collecting traditions are reinterpreted for today’s interiors. Through...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 8 x 10 masterpiece. We provide you a trash bag smock but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't...

description: If you would like to book a trip with us (other than the local Whole Other World Scuba Charter) this is the place for that! We run trips to the Springs in Florida, Wreck Diving Trips to North Carolina, and Overseas Travel to Mexico...

duration: meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Let us transport you in our climate controlled mini bus from downtown Charleston across the water to the Patriot's Point! Visit the iconic USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at the...

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...

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description: Experience the Folly River and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 2 Hour - 7 Day Rentals About Everyone loves exploring our local creeks by SUP! But keep in mind: Charleston can be pretty windy in some months which makes paddle...

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duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: All sales are final. No exceptions. Tickets may be rescheduled at the discretion of the management. meeting_point: Cheetah Club - 2028 Pittsburgh Ave, Charleston, SC 29405 *** (Two-Drink Minimum Per Person...

duration: 1 Hour description: Enjoy this Interpreter-Led Tour of Drayton Hall! About Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture and the oldest preserved plantation house in America...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: 375 Meeting Street description: Crusie through time in Historic Charleston! This is a 90-minute overview tour of historic Charleston, from past to present. We will wind through the historic peninsula where the...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 4-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

duration: 1 hour description: Award-winning architects and authors of the new book Building on Tradition, William Curtis and Russell Windham are known for skillfully blending traditional architectural principles with a keen awareness of modern life...

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC pricing: Adult - $65.00 Child - $34.00 description: Visit USA Today's 10 Best choice as the "Best Plantation in the...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$42 per adult (13 and up)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3 years old** description: Dolphin Eco-Charter *See and Learn about wild...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

meeting_point: ISLE OF PALMS, South Carolina description: ISLE OF PALMS' ONLY Boundary Free Scooter Experience __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent 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: 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...

description: Enjoy Charleston on a captained Hinckley Picnic Boat! Duration from 2 hours About Hinckley EP Picnic Boat handcrafted in Southwest Harbor, Maine. We will customize your trip to ensure that you enjoy your day on the water as...

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston, SC description: 3 Hour Paranormal Investigation at The Dewees House Duration 3 hours About Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure through Charleston's haunted history? Join...

Duration 3 Hours $400 for 2 people, $50 for each additional person up to 5 people. About The perfect fishing charter for the casual angler! Join us for a fun 3 hour fishing trip in the harbor and inlets. The strategy for the trip will be...

duration: 2 Hours description: Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard equipment like two live release and one bait well, dual lockable...

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...

description: 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...

meeting_point: 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Join us on an insightfully historic tour tracing America's Revolutionary war history in the south and the nation's youngest American hero; 19 year old marquis de...

Come join us and enjoy this narrated tour of Charleston's most beautiful walk! Tour Times and Duration • 2 Hours • Daily at 10am Tour Summary This approximately 2 hour walk has been curated to incorporate some of the most visually...

duration: 2 to 4 hours (contact us direct for custom times) 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, a 50% refund will be...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time. meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 20 people pricing: Adults 13+: $39 Children 4-12: $29 3 and under...

description: Great for Corporate Meetings, Family Vacations & More!! Duration 2 hours About Give us a call to book a private tour with one of our fantastic guides. We will work out the pricing and logistics of what you want to do and...

Duration 1.5 Hours

Upstate's largest interactive holiday light show! Duration 30 minutes • *Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!* About The Upstate Holiday Light Show is the...

duration: 3.25 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center located at 375 Meeting St. pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park for Charleston's one and only holiday Festival of...