2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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

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...

meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 description: **Rates - $85** ----------------------------------------- **Duration - 2 Hours** ----------------------------------------- **About** Rise and Shine, it's Tiki Time! Come hop aboard...

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: 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...

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. Instructions and video link are included or you are free to DIY with your own design. ___ ...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult**: $108 description: Stroll your way into the holiday spirit with Bulldog Tours’ newest culinary walking tour. Combine our yuletide history tour featuring...

meeting_point: 11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

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: 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...

description: Bring your friends and come have an AXE-CELLENT time!!! Pricing 1-16 guests $42 per person About Axe throwing is a fun activity which entails throwing a sharpened axe at a wooden target 12 feet away. Points are scored...

Duration 1.5 Hours

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: 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...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-3 People):** $139 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

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...

description: Have fun floating the Chattooga River with the whole family. If a tandem boat is requested, please give a call after completing your booking About - Start the day at Chattooga Whitewater Shop getting all of the gear for the...

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: 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...

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...

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

duration: 3 - 4 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Cruise like a local on our Harbor Cruise & Sightseeing Charter! Catch a glimpse of historic sites such as Fort Sumter and White Point Gardens all while cruising along...

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...

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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...

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...

meeting_point: EDISTO ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA description: EDISTO 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...

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...

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: Join us! Duration 2 Hours About This walking history tour with go through the French Quarter, Rainbow Row, The Battery and White Point Gardens and past the elegant houses along Meeting Street. Listen to stories that will bring...

duration: 1 Hour 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 who were the movers and shakers in its development...

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...

Charleston's 1 Magic & Comedy Theater Duration 1 Hour Long About Welcome to Holy City Magic, an intimate magic theater and bar located in the heart of beautiful Charleston, SC. Holy City Magic is more than just a show venue, we provide a ...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Carolina Cabana Cruises - 56 Ashley Point Dr., Slip E4 group_size: Maximum 16 people pricing: Pricing: • Fri–Sat: $550/hr • Sun–Thurs: $470/hr There is an option to lock your spot in with a $250...

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 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 Hours • An evening of morbid delights! min_age: 13 description: About Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s most chilling stories with local...

duration: 2 Hours • A hands-on exploration of Lowcountry classics description: Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned Lowcountry culinary expert in our charming...

Get ready for the Charleston Holidays with this festive class! Duration 2 Hours About Join us for a hands-on workshop to create a holiday wreath inspired by your favorite natural landscape in our Education Pavilion on November 30, 2025. Two...

Duration 2 Hours About Join Nicole Marie Pettinelli with the Charleston Natural History Society as she leads a very special bird and nature walk on the grounds of Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of Drayton Hall...

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...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: 108 Elemental - Cumberland Street Garage description: A walk through Charleston is a walk through the past. Though for some restless spirits, the past is still very much alive. From haunted theaters to shadowy...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston With Adam! Duration 1 Hour & 20 Minutes About I will show you some ghost photos on this tour! Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far...

meeting_point: 11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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...

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...

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 144 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: 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...

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...

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...

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...

duration: 4 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...

Experience the highlights of Charleston's history on this walking tour! Rates Adults: $35 Child: $15 Under 3: Free Duration 2 Hours About - The Historic Highlight Tours is an excellent way to not only get a comprehensive, historic...

duration: 4 hour charter meeting_point: Island Boat Rentals and Charter • 50 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (North Dock) group_size: Up to 4 people description: We offer fishing charters to all of Daniel Island and beyond! Come take a...

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...

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About Students will learn about the American Revolution in the Lowcountry and the significant role Drayton Hall played as a...

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: 1.5-1.75 Hours description: Coffee growing, roasting and drinking is part of a world-wide culture and Greenville, SC has certainly developed a robust local coffee scene. While going out to socialize with friends or to discuss business is a...

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...

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...

Duration 2 Hours About The Lowcountry Boil isn’t just a meal. It’s a tradition that brings family, friends, and neighbors together around one steaming pot of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Now, you’ll experience it the Charleston...

**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: 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...

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...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: group_size: Maximum 16 people description: Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and charming streets of downtown...

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $425 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About Boat Tour includes all major waterfalls, some swim time...

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...

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, South Carolina description: Have A Personal Guide Through The Charleston, SC Streets. Find Great Spots & Then Finish The Tour Till You Want Them Picked Up. Duration 2 or 4 Hours ... You Choose & We'll Guide ...

TRUE CRIME, MYSTERY & THRILLS FROM 1700 TO TODAY Three Adult Drinks Included Per Ticket True crime is the talk of the town and, best believe, Charleston has her share of tantalizing stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat - with a...

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...

duration: 2 Hours (Call for 3 or 4 hour Charters, 4 hour trips receive 15% off) 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...

description: Learn even more about Charleston! Duration 90 Minutes About This tour provides a wonderful overview of Charleston, and an opportunity to walk through the veil of time to get a deeper look at antebellum life in Charleston. Touring...

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 48 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...

description: 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...

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...

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 Pier - Angel...

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...

group_size: 6 description: Step aboard our stunning 33’ Sea Ray Express Yacht for a private, upscale harbor experience designed for up to six guests. ????✨ This is Charleston done right — elevated, comfortable, and unforgettable. When you...