2025 Charleston Activities Guide

- 20% for the captain and first mate Our private cruise starts a board our 28 ft one of a kind Carolina skiff. After you’ve settled in, grab your favorite cold beverage or snack, we will begin our cruise down the Ashley River to the beautiful...

Duration 2 hours Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & South of Broad About Whet your appetite for Charleston with a historic stroll! This 2-hour walking tour will guide you through some of Charleston’s oldest and best-preserved...

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...

Parade of Boats Harbor Cruise The annual Parade of Boats in Charleston Harbor is a long-time Lowcountry tradition. Join us for this special harbor cruise as we enjoy a front row seat to the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor and this special...

duration: 2-6 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: With Dockside Yacht Charters, you can take in the beauty of the Charleston coast while enjoying a private boat...

Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide using live, video conferencing software. Duration 1 hour About If you can't travel to Charleston, we can bring the best of Charleston to you in a live, virtual experience using...

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.

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 hours of the...

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...

See the hives and taste the honey! Rates *$89 per person plus taxes and fees* Duration 2.5 Hours About Hive + Honey / Tour & Tasting is a fully-immersive, 2.5 hour experience hosted at the Ivy Place farm. Gear up in bee suits and enter the...

Let’s spend the end of the day in the Charleston Harbor on the Dolphin Queen. Duration 2 hours About We will pass by several iconic landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Charleston Battery, the Ravenel...

Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About What you can expect to learn: Equipment preparation and selection, problem solving, tender skills, responding to a call, search patterns, scene evaluation, environmental risks...

Explore haunted city sites that cannot be reached on foot! Duration - 1.5 hours Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile enough to venture down secluded creeks and handle the harbor's waters smoothly. With a capacity of only 49...

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...

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 activity...

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...

duration: 6 hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall & Magnolia Plantation description: Join Drayton Hall and neighboring plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for a family-friendly event on February 8, 2025. On February 8, 2025, Drayton Hall...

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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 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):*...

duration: 4h meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 6 description: Are you a fossil enthusiast or just searching for that one good find? Hop aboard our fossil excursion to explore the uninhabited Morris Island in search of shark’s teeth...

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...

Rate Adults (13+) $50 Children (Ages 12 and under) $32 Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time. There is a 25% upcharge for rescheduling...

Close up views of Charleston’s iconic waterfront! Rates **Private Charter - Up to 6 Guests**: $350 Duration 2-2.5 hours About - All tours are private and customized and BYOB - Narration on local history and many photo opportunities ...

duration: 4.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: Adult - $90.00 Child - $50.00 description: Welcome to the South, y'all! Get the true low-country...

Living with Antiques: A Meaningful Practice for Young Collectors Moderated by Michael-Diaz Griffith, author of The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors Panelists: Aldous Bertram, Chelsea Handegan, & John Pope Friday, March 21st at...

*Multi-day Tritoon Rentals* ___________________________________ About All multi-day tritoon rentals are available for pick up at your nearest landing. Or if you would like them delivered we can do so with a delivery fee. All tritoons will be...

**If there's a tour time you'd like and you do NOT see it on the calendar, please email dan@dtour.me or call 470-715-3870 for more available times. We often offer tours that are not listed on this calendar!** Rates • $300 per...

Experience “The Other Charleston” as a walking tour! Duration Two Hours About Frankly Charleston Black History Tours offers a historical stroll through the antebellum section of the 5th ward of colonial Charles Town (now...

Join us for the Behind the Scenes Curator Tour! Duration 2 Hours Rate $175 per person About - 6 guest minimum. - Curator led tour of the Main House and galleries - Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the archaeological and historical...

About You provide the bus, I’ll provide a two hour tour. 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, The...

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 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...

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...

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**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...

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...

duration: 2-6 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: With Dockside Yacht Charters, you can take in the beauty of the Charleston during Sunset while enjoying a private boat...

*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...

YOU PICK THE DAY, WE'LL PICK THE LOCATIONS! 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) ...

duration: 2.5 hrs meeting_point: Charleston Kayak 4279 Ashley River Road, Charleston SC 29414 group_size: Maximum 5 people accessibility: MUST BE 4'11 & KNOW HOW TO RIDE A BIKE description: The Woodlands Nature Reserve has 6500 private acres of...

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Come explore our honeybee farm, interactive zoo, gift shop, cafe, nature trail, & nature center! Duration General Admission tickets are good for an *entire* day at the zoo! **Please arrive at the Safari gate 15 mins prior to Safari Ride...

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...

Duration: 1.5 hours About: Come take a stroll where history meets hospitality in its finest array and learn the stories behind the displays, as we take an intimate look at what makes Christmas in Charleston special today. Ends on a sweet...

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...

**Our most popular brewery tour** features a wide variety (12 pours!) of craft beer, the history of beer, the process of brewing, and entertaining drinking stories. Our Charleston brewery tours include approximately 4 generous pours at each of the...

duration: 2 Hours description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Additional hours $275/hr + 16% base gratuity of all three hours. Sunset Charters The most popular and first to sell out are the sunset charters. The sun sets...

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 over the...

Marsh Kayaking Tour *A fun and unique way to bring family and friends together to experience the wonders of the Lowcountry!* _______________________________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for child under 12 (Tandem Kayak accompanied by adult...

This is a volunteer beach sweep on Morris Island where we will be picking up trash and recording our findings with hopes to keep our local waterways clean.

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 6-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

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 description: What...

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 4-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

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duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Experience the wonder of sailing Charleston Harbor on a...

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 tours. Step aboard...

Take the road less traveled, into the Lowcounty of Wadmalaw Island! Duration 5 Hours About It's the Wine tastin', tea sippin' and tree huggin' tour! We will visit Angel Oak Park and admire the 500 year old Oak Tree on John's Island. ...

Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Join us on an insightfully historic tour tracing America's Revolutionary war history in Charleston and the nation's youngest American hero of French nobility; 19 year old marquis de Lafayette, who steamed across the...

Private Sunset Cruise and Beach Excursion Grab some of your favorite beverages or snacks and cruise the Charleston Harbor for two hours returning just after sunset. Enough time to circle the harbor for some history or explore the intra coastal. ...

Experience the Folly Creek and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 3 Hours About Get out on the water and explore for yourself! All rentals include paddles, coast guard approved PDF’s (lifejackets), a detailed map of the local waterways...

Explore Greenville's unique Textile and Village history Duration 2 Hours About The textile industry is the most significant aspect of Greenville's history. It employed 1 out of every 3 people here for many years and had world-wide reach and...

duration: 3 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: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: On this trip, we will cruise through the tidal creeks that run behind Folly Beach and head towards the Morris Island Lighthouse. what_is_included: - Dolphin watching from a distance, with...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC, 29401 "Powder Magazine Museum" description: Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt! Guests will start out with Free Access to the...

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...

Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston! Duration 1 Hour & 30 Minutes About Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far from a Holy City. Starting at 8pm this tour is all about the horrors of Charleston. The historic...

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall ca. 1738. Duration 2 Hours About Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century historic house is...

Take your camping adventure to the next level with the Adventure Pack! Aventon Aventure EBike, Kayak, and all associated gear brought to your site. No hassle, no worries. Single or Tandem/ Sit-on-Top or Sit-in kayaks available Campsite must be...

Duration 2 Hours About Come live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Guide Adam Moore! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history. This is not a classic "sit there and shut up tour" but an...

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Take it slow on our relaxing harbor cruise! Rates **Per Hour** $250 Duration 2 to 3 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...

Nothing says summer like watching fireworks from the seat of a kayak! Join us on the beautiful Folly Creek for a relaxing sunset tour that includes wildlife viewing, scenic marsh, and a breathtaking summer sunset. As the starts come out, we will...

Duration 2.5 Hours Neighborhood Upper King Street About This 2 ½ hour tour offers insight into Charleston's Upper King Street neighborhood (recently named one of the top 10 food neighborhoods in America!) and surrounding area, showcasing...

*Join our community of makers and creatives by renting time in one of our 3D studios!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $55.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

*Join our community of makers and creatives by renting time in one of our 3D studios!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $55.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

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!

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...