2026 Charleston Activities Guide

meeting_point: 200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC description: Enjoy a history walking tour of Charleston with a local guide Duration 2 Hours About Your local guide will walk you through the historic cobblestone streets, hidden passages...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: You loved Family Fridays at Drayton Hall, so we’re bringing a special weekend edition to downtown Charleston! Join us one Saturday this spring for a morning of...

duration: 2 Hours description: In the Field is a series of specialized, insider tours hosted by Drayton Hall’s directors and curators. These experiences bring history to life by exploring the site’s historic landscape and visiting unique...

*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...

description: 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...

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, SC description: Join us for a special Outpost Photo Academy hosted by professional and former Sports Illustrated photographer, Ron Modra as you tour beautiful Charleston from Boneyard Beach, to the low country, 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...

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...

description: Set sail for an afternoon adventure! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an exclusive adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests in search of an intimate and personalized experience. Private...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 160 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $35 description: **"Eat, drink and be merry", just as locals do on this European-style pub crawl! Come explore history through...

duration: Entrance gates are open daily from 9am-3:30pm. Exit gate closes daily at 5pm. description: Enjoy the grounds and galleries of Drayton Hall. With this ticket, you will enjoy access to the Drayton Hall visitor center, galleries, grounds...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 8 max_age: 116 description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market ...

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Maximum 28 people description: Our tours focus on the vast contributions of the enslaved Africans brought to the South Carolina low country. The language, the food, the music and the customs. We highlight their history...

duration: 1 hour description: Experience Drayton Hall by candlelight and step into 18th-century Charleston after hours. This immersive evening tour highlights the architecture and the diverse lives of the people who lived and worked at the oldest...

duration: 6 minutes meeting_point: 601 Washington Street New Richmond, Ohio 45157 group_size: Maximum 3 people pricing: $70 per person description: A scenic flight over Lake Murray. check_in_details: We will try to get you as close to your booked...

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description: 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...

description: *Join our community of makers and creatives by renting time in our Ceramics Studio!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Table Space Rental:** $20.00/hr ___________________________________ Duration Up To 4...

description: 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...

duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC min_age: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: 49 description...

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...

description: 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...

description: The truth will haunt you, come see for yourself! Duration 1.5 Hours About Hear stories of pirates, shadow people, and spirits that never rest. Experience fully researched, true tales of murder, haunted cemeteries, and poltergeist...

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 ...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package** $59 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or older | Ages...

duration: 2 Hours description: Take a sunst cruise around the lake. Depart at 6 pm and cruise the lake until Sunset. Shared group tour minimum 4 people; maximum 6 people. Call for private sunset cruise package. what_is_included: - Included on...

meeting_point: 835 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC 29407 description: 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...

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description: A Tour Like Never Ever Before Now. Rates Child - $39.95 Adult - $49.95 Duration 1 hour About The Actual Birth Place Where Black History Began. he Charleston Slave Auction Market Walking Tour, with Godfrey KHill Gullah Jack...

description: This option is the best way to fill your freezer full of fish! Duration 8 Hours About A 30 mile run to the reef and your party will experience the excitement and anticipation of pulling up any number of different species such as...

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...

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...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Hours About This course is to experience what freediving is like without having to go through the full certification process What's Included? - Instruction on freediving theory and breathing...

description: *Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **2 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $1190 - Group of 7-12 People: $1390 ___________________________________ ...

meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street 29401 description: Join us tonight for our "Spectral Adventure" Charleston Ghost Tour! Duration 1.5 hours | 1 mile About Public Tour at 8:00 PM The Spectral Adventure Ghost Walking Tour will leave you...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Curated Charleston description: Step back in time and discover the magic of Charleston on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your interests. As you stroll the cobblestone streets and waterfront lanes...

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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...

duration: 3.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancelations made 24 hours or more before the starting time will be refunded. Cancelations made after 24 hours of the starting time will not be refunded. meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center group_size...

duration: 4 - 8 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Enjoy an immersive fishing trip with all rods, bait & tackle provided. Our experienced fishing captain will assist with everything you need, from baiting hooks to filleting your...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: 200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401. max_age: 99 group_size: 20 accessibility: yes description: When night falls, Charleston reveals its darkest secrets. Join Chief Godfrey—the city’s only Black ghost tour...

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, a late 1600s well and take self-guided tours of Drayton Hall...

duration: 2 hours description: Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation. Your...

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: *Come enjoy one of Charleston’s famous sunsets during a beautiful 2, 3 or 4 hour sunset sail!* Rates (Determined by group size) **Private Charter** - Starting at $1100 on Sunday - Thursday **Private Charter** - Starting at...

meeting_point: Tommy Condon's Irish Pub 160 Church Street description: French Huguenots were among the wealthiest, most famous, and most successful families in Charleston's history. Join us for a unique stroll through the city's oldest neighborhood...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: Enjoy peaceful and breathtaking views of sunset-silhouetted steeples while cruising along the waterways of the Charleston...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancel 3 weeks or more - Full Refund Cancel 1-3 weeks - 50% Refund Cancel 7 days or less from scheduled charter - We are unable to provide refund meeting_point: 56 Ashley Pointe Dr Slip B26 Charleston, SC...

*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...

description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. This tour covers it all! History, Architecture, history of the enslaved and the Gullah culture, war, stories of people, places and more! As we walk, one of our...

duration: 1 to 3 hours meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Whether you have one hour or three, embark on a customizable water adventure with Cycling...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 21 description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About Ages 21+ • Three drinks included! This 3-hour walking tour will take you through the history of...

description: Come tour spooky South Carolina! Rates **Participants** - $30.00 *Price varies by date* ___________________________________ Duration 1 Hour About Our ghost tour is our most popular tour. With a mix of history and the...

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meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road description: Fireworks Boat Cruise! *Come get all the firework action without the crowd!* _______________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for Children 12 years of age and under** **Infants under 2 years old...

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*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...

duration: 1.5 hours meeting_point: Buxton Books description: Liz Legare Butler is a tenth-generation Charlestonian, an award-winning author, a recipient of the 2020 Best of Charleston award, and has been a licensed tour guide since 2003. Her love of...

description: On Sunday, May 12, join us for a delightful Spring Tea! Begin with a special tour of Drayton Hall, where curator Amber Satterthwaite will discuss 18th century tea traditions, entertaining and social life on the plantation, and some of...

description: There’s nothing quite like wetting a line on a beautiful Lake or Stream! Duration 8 Hours About Tackle the best Fly Fishing Rivers in the Carolina's Fish hatchery supported, delayed harvest, or wild trout streams! Let us...

description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on a luxurious journey across Charleston’s beautiful waters with our signature daytime Charleston harbor...

description: Perfect for new paddlers and seasoned ‘yakers alike! Description Our Swifty Kayaks are a fast, fun, versatile, and sit-inside. With a stable hull and excellent tracking, our kayaks keep you on the straight and narrow when you set...

description: 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...

description: 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...

meeting_point: Next to the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: With more than 300 years of history including the Colonial Period, the Revolution and the Civil War, Charleston has a vast collection of true pirate...

description: Things to see on this tour: *The Historical Mother Emmanuel Church *Slave hanging chains *The best friend train *William Aiken Rhett Slave Mansion *The Kings highway *Little Jerusalem the Jewish district *Custom made slave auction...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 3 Hours About This course will refresh your freediving skills if you haven’t been in the water in some time but are already certified. A refresher class is not another certification, it is just going...

meeting_point: The Harborage At Ashley River Marina description: Foto & Flow - A Journey With Franziiska Lewis Photography and Mental Heeling Calling all photographers! Join us on a 1-day Photography amd Sailing jounrey. Let YOUR portfolio stand...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road pricing: Adults (13+) $47 Children (2-12 y/o) $32 Infants (Under 2) $10 description: We are excited to be offering an OBX Tour, centered around the filming location and sights from the...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Meets Outside the north side of the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 East Bay Street description: Let's Adventure! During the day, Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world...

duration: 75 Minutes meeting_point: 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Old Charleston History Expeditions offers a captivating walking tour through Charleston's rich past, focusing on the heart of the peninsula: The historic old walled...

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 96 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...

meeting_point: 2223 Folly Rd. description: We will be departing from the dock as the sun is beginning to set. While cruising through the creeks of Folly and out to Morris Island we will watch the full moon rise over the water. And of course there...

description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters and immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our BYOB Charleston Sunset...

description: Ride out our front door onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail! ???? Experience the Thrill of Greenville's Iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail with Pedego Electric Bikes! ????‍♂️ Ready for an adventure like no other? ???? Step right up and...

duration: 5.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center at the Bus Shed group_size: Maximum 12 people description: The Middleton Place tour is an all-inclusive experience at one of Charleston’s most beloved historic sites. Travel in a...

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...