2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 12 x 16 masterpiece. We provide you a poncho but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't mind...

description: 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...

description: Discover Santee! Duration: 3 hours About: Explore the wildlife and history of Santee. Included: Lite refreshments will be served while on board! More Info: Minimum of 6 people required to operate. Shared group tour.

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Rods, reels, tackle, bait and ice are all provided, but feel free to bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Reel Fish Finder offers several fishing...

description: 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...

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: Charleston has some bizarre history that would fit nicely in a Believe It or Not museum!  Duration 2 Hours About Discover Charleston's weird history on this 2-hour...

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...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. description: Experience Drayton Hall after hours as the day fades to dusk. Stroll the historic grounds to live music, tour the house by evening light, and meet...

duration: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 5 description: Experience the Folly Creek and the Lowcountry Wetlands! This is our most popular tour! We are typically on the water for 1.5 hours depending on conditions. In this time, we...

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Cancellations within 24 hours will be refunded 50%. Customers who do not show up for their trip will not be issued a refund. meeting_point: Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp group_size: 6 description: End the day with a private...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 50 River Landing Drive group_size: 18 description: Walk along Drum Island as you search for Sharks Teeth! Water provided. Bring hats, sunscreen, a small container for your shark teeth and snacks. what_is_included...

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description: Chapman Cultural Center's Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival is right around the corner! Join local kite enthusiast and Spartanburg Kite Club member, Chuck Holmes, for a kite-building workshop at Mayfair Art Studios...

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...

description: **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...

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...

description: The Morris Island Drop Off lets you explore Morris Island independently with the freedom to spend as much time as available searching the beach. Guests choose to be dropped off at either Cummings Point or the lighthouse end of the...

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: 1h15m - 1h45m, avg. 90 min accessibility: Please notify your guide in advance of accessibility needs, mobility concerns, sensory considerations, service animals, or special accommodations whenever possible. description: Southern Spirits...

description: Buy a Season Pass and Float all year! 2026 rate is $185 and includes the tube and a small cooler tube. The 2026 Season is from May 2nd - September 13th, 2026. Are you someone that likes to float the river all day? Great news ...

*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...

meeting_point: 11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

duration: 2 Hours description: Get ready for some fun on the water with Captain John. With his friendly, laid-back personality and expert sailing skills, you will embark on the harbor waters and discover Charleston from a different point of view...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. meeting_point: Seaside City Tours min_age: 21 group_size: Maximum 20 People description: Learn about...

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 cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $35 • **Wee One ages 3 and...

duration: 90 Minutes group_size: Maximum 20 Guests description: Experience Charleston beyond the guidebooks on an immersive storytelling walking tour through the heart of the historic French Quarter. Discover hidden alleyways, iconic landmarks...

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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC (French Quarter) description: 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...

duration: 1 hour cancellation_summary: Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic...

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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Max of 6 Passengers description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Add additional hours $275/hr Details - Up to 6 passengers - Private Charter, we don't add other...

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: 95 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407 description: 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...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed 375 Meeting Street, 29403 (Charleston, SC) pricing: description: On our Gullah Tour we give an interesting glimpse into an ancient culture of these mysterious people descending...

THE ESSENCE OF CHARLESTON AND 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...

description: 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...

duration: 1.5 hours description: Join Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers for a traditional Charleston holiday concert performed beneath the historic oaks at Drayton Hall. The program features ancestral hymns that evoke music once heard in local...

duration: 30 minutes meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Take in the beautiful scenic charm of the Low Country. This excursion is perfect for those...

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: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 21 description: The legendary **Kira Lee** is taking over Dessert with Death on select Saturday nights! This bewitching Queen is sure to make you scream all night long with...

meeting_point: 2020 Egret Ln. Charleston, SC 29414 (*New Pick up Location!) description: Enjoy painting from the comfort of your own home! ___ Choose from 10 paintings available for Pick-Up & Paint Kits! Or a blank kit is also available...

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one...

duration: 2 -3 hour meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive min_age: 21 group_size: 15 pricing: 3 hour - $1000 description: ???? See Charleston from the water on a private Charleston Harbor BYOB boat tour. Cruise past iconic sights like The Battery, Fort...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 4 description: Explore haunted city sites that cannot be reached on foot! Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile...

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC description: Join our captain for 3 hour or 4 hour inshore fishing as we travel surrounding saltwater estuaries and tidal flats to experience fishing the Lowcountry. Red Drum (redfish/ spot...

meeting_point: 80 BROAD STREET description: 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...

duration: 2 Hours description: Get ready for some fun on the water with Captain John. Discover Charleston from a different point of view. All non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are complimentary. Pull a line or help make a tack, it's all in the fun of...

description: 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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

duration: 2 Hours 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...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 16 people pricing: * Private charter (Monday–Thursday): $675 * Private charter (Friday–Sunday): $725 description: Enjoy a relaxed, social cruise aboard a pedal boat with friends for an...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-7 People):** $299 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

description: Get a Complete taste of Charleston's beautiful Lowcountry from downtown to the beaches to the plantations and more! Duration 6.5 hrs Itinerary - Charlotte Street (.4 mile) - Morris Lighthouse (.75 RT, road+sand dune) - Folly...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adults**: $50 **Children**: $40 description: Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston and has developed the greatest carriage experience...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours in advance for full refund. Inside of 48 hours, maximum 50% based on operator decision. group_size: Maximum 20 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: Call or text us to...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 50 River Landing Drive group_size: 16 description: Step aboard the Island Cat and embark on a scenic sunset cruise around Charleston Harbor as you watch the sky transform into beautiful hues of pink, orange, and...

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *The Most Fun Boat You've Ever Been On* BYOB and food! Perfect time for an Oyster Roast or catering to the boat! We provide Waters, Ice, Coolers, Sound System and Bathroom on board! ...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Award-winning architects and authors of the new book Building on Tradition, William Curtis and Russell Windham are known for skillfully blending...

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...

description: Private tours are available, please call to book! Immerse yourself in history! Duration 2 Hours **Please note**: The 2:00 p.m. tour would not allow time for all three sites. Tickets can be purchased, and you may choose to...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 206 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or a local who just wants to know more about the city, this tour is for you as we explore downtown’s history, stories of people...

description: 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...

description: 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...

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: 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...

description: *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:** ...

meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 description: It's Tiki Time! Hop aboard The Friki Tiki and pregrame with us on this 90 minute party cruise with a live DJ! Bring your favorite drinks, and we'll keep them ice-cold in our coolers...

meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

description: *Come enjoy a beautiful Murrells inlet sunset while you catch dinner! * ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $400 *The price includes the first 2 people, each additional person is $50.* **The...

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: Enjoy a day on the water on the Carolina Skiff! Duration: Full Day (8 Hours) - 7 Day Rentals *Half Day available upon request* About: Enjoy a full day on your private boat rental. Included on board: - Coast Guard approved...

description: It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of...

description: Accompanied Memorial Duration 2 Hours About The sea provides a serene setting for family and friends to say their final goodbyes. Upon request we have an extensive selection of prayers, songs, quotes, music options and more...

duration: 2 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 ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

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duration: Two Hours meeting_point: description: 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 walking history tour in...

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...