2025 Charleston Activities Guide

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: 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 2.5 Hours About Join us at Drayton Hall for what is sure to be an unforgettable teatime! Learn about the history of tea, taste prized teas produced in China using centuries-old traditional methods, and experience Cha Dao, The Way of...

*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...

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 stories, ghost tales based on historic events, and fascinating legends of Gullah lore. ...

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...

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...

SUNSET, BLUE HOUR & EVENING SHOTS IN CHARLESTON!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Join Bulldog Tours and Fort Sumter Tours for this one-of-a-kind combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer on the water and land. Purchase price includes a tour to Fort Sumter and a historic walking tour, Charleston Strolls. Please...

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 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 Cruise. This...

Bringing that Folly Beach Personality to Downtown! Rates **Three Hour Private Cruise - Up to 12 People** - $1,200 *$75 each additional Person; Up to 20 total* About The Charleston Harbor is a magical and historic place filled with iconic...

**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: 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...

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) ...

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 the remarkable...

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. ...

Duration - **1.5 to 2 Hours** About This is an historic immersion tour which traces the lost history of Charleston left out of our history books. History will come alive as we learn the how, when and where it all happened as we walk in their...

Duration 2.5 Hours Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About This 2 ½ hour tour explores the area surrounding the City Market in the heart of Charleston's Historic Downtown, offering the tastiest tidbits of Charleston's...

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

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...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person About Spend a day at Drayton Hall, America’s oldest unrestored plantation house. We invite you and your group to experience 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 to 8 hour charter options meeting_point: Island Boat Rentals and Charter • 50 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (North Dock) min_age: 25 group_size: Up to 15 people pricing: 2 hrs minimum for a Private Charter. 1-9 Guests is...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing & Charleston Harbor Tours for our 'See it all' half-day city tour by minibus and a harbor history tour aboard the Carolina Belle. See the best of...

Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar and ghost walking tour, guests will not only visit two different bars...

duration: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: 10 day cancellation policy meeting_point: 97 Center St, Folly Beach SC, 29412 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Step aboard for a serene evening dolphin cruise through Folly Beach and the beautiful...

*Leasing our dance/movement studios gives you the space you need to practice and perform at your best!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $40.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

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...

Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Duration 2 Hours About Starting at 10am, before it is usually TOO hot & humid, we will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots, the Enslaved...

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 Jet Skis and...

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...

SEE AND EXPLORE ALL CHARLESTON HAS TO OFFER!! 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: 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...

duration: 2 Hours 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 Boat! Enjoy a relaxing sunset tour of...

Join us as we fish the Jetties and nearshore reefs 1-12 miles off the beach. Duration 4 - 6 Hours **Price includes 2 people, $75 per additional guest* About We will target Bull Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Mackerel, Weakfish, False...

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 Charleston Paranormal for a 3-hour investigation of the...

Depravity, Death and More! Duration 100 minutes About Join us for a inside look into the harsh conditions of Colonial life. Hear stories of the Dungeon, Old City Jail, Anne Ravanal and others who continually haunt the Peninsula.

*Kayak Guide Training* Rates **Floating Options** $80 per Participant - Participants should be at least 16 years old and be able to assist in carrying kayaks and canoes and related gear over uneven ground. Duration 9 Hours **We are...

A great overview of Greenville's past, present and future developments Duration 1 Hour About Are you visiting or new to Greenville? This tour is geared toward you to get a great introduction and overview of Greenville. On this tour you’ll...

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...

*Intimate, Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **1 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $595 - Group of 7-12 People: $695 **1.5 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6...

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...

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 will be dolphins along the way! **Gratuities...

Interactive history with hands-on activities that make history fun for young children... and their grown-ups! Duration 1 Hour About The kids practice sword drills and make their very own pirate flags during our search for treasure in...

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...

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through several focused tour options (including African American history, the...

Limo, Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! First, enjoy a stop for brunch at the famous Dodge’s Chicken to start the day with the juiciest, freshest, crispiest, and most FAMOUS lowcountry fried chicken and sides! Hop back on the bus...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Keowee/Mile Creek Park* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Mile Creek Landing location.** * *2 hour rentals and sunset rentals are available by call to book...

Duration 15 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes About At Bee City Zoo, we offer special, private animal encounters so you can be up close and personal with a few of our special ambassador animals! ​You and your group will be in a private...

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Duration 2 Hours About Join us for a landscape stroll of the Drayton Hall grounds featuring our new Landscape Audio-Tour. Guests will be served wine and local brews while they walk the grounds and learn about the Historic happenings on the...

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):*...

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...

Savor the Flavors of Upper King Street Tour >Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston. >Experience our unique tasting tour in the famous Upper King Street area. During this 2 1/2 hour tour, sample mouth-watering dishes of...

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Standby list for Concert Express Ferry About Select the number of tickets you need. Standby slots are $5 per ticket. If space opens up, you will be booked on the ferry and the standby purchase will be applied to the ticket cost. If you do not...

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...

duration: 1.5 hrs cancellation_summary: 24 hrs meeting_point: 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 min_age: 10 max_age: 120 group_size: 12 accessibility: no wheelchair accessibility description: Greenville is a city that can be enjoyed on so many...

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...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates $50/Person About The Signature Experience will include the Steven and Laura Gates Exhibit Gallery, where guests will be able to see Drayton Hall’s internationally significant...

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 a kayak to...

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

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...

**This tour is ideal for those just looking for a fun activity prior to hitting the town.** This “Hoppy” Hour tour focuses less on craft beer education and more on having fun, meeting new people, and experiencing two of Charleston’s most...

The Dark Side of Charleston Tour (Rated R) >Take an R-rated, adults-only, uncensored look at Charleston's true history, full of corruption, prostitution, crime and sordid affairs. Every city has its dirty secrets. Find out what really goes on in...

This approximately 2 hour walking tour winds its way through the streets of the French Quarter and ends in the area "South of Broad" Tour Times and Duration - 2 Hours - 10am and 2pm Daily Tour Summary Get to know the historic homes...

duration: 1 Hour 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: 161 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29464...

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...

The perfect trip for die-hard anglers! Duration 10 Hour About We will make a run to the deep blue gulfstream experience a full day of trolling and or running and gunning for Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Kingfish, or a Tail Walking Sailfish or Marlin...

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...

Joining historical facts of the Holy City with biblical truths of the Holy Bible!* _______________________________ Duration 1 hour ______________________ Meeting location Tour departs from the Charleston Visitors center 375 Meeting Street...

America’s dedicated foodies and top chefs alike have turned their heads to Greenville’s dynamic 21st century culinary scene. Duration 3 Hours About The Tuesday night version of our popular Chef’s Table tour allows guests to experience...

The Morris Island Drop Off is ideal if you want to explore the island on your own and would like to spend more than a couple hours searching the beach. You will have the choice to be dropped off on the Cummings Point end or the Lighthouse end of...

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...