2026 Charleston Activities Guide

Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on paved road...

meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: About: Immerse yourself in the life of Charleston’s Planter Elite in this timeline tour of America’s oldest cultured gardens and historic rice plantation, Middleton Place. Includes time to...

duration: 3 Hour Private Charter 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, a 50% refund will be issued. There is no...

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 are $10** Guests can cancel or reschedule...

description: 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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: City Hall at 80 Broad Street description: Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this 2 to 2.5 hour walk. A wonderful introduction that begins in front of City Hall at 80 Broad Street, continues through...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 4 Hours 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 is a certain class you...

description: Duration 8 Hours About Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard equipment like two live release and one bait well, dual...

duration: 2 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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $42 _____ Duration 2.5 Hours _____ About Whether the ladies enjoy a high-end cocktail or a pint of local ale, the Original Bachelorette Pub Crawl will...

description: Come smash! **All items are subject to approval from Mad Smash staff** Duration 10 mins. About Bring your own box of clean glass and/or electronics and get 10 full minutes of smashing! You get to do your damage and we will...

duration: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: 11 day cancellation period meeting_point: 141 Folly Rd Blvd Charleston SC 29407 min_age: 2 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Join us for a peaceful evening dolphin cruise as another salty day winds...

duration: 2.5 and 2hr cancellation_summary: Full refund for cancellations made 30+ days in advance. in the event of dangerous weather conditions, the captain reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 1 hour before departure. In that case...

description: Come smash! Duration 20 minutues About 20 items such as glasses, bottles, and plates and a larger item such as a small electronic, toaster, or ceramic vase (options depend on availability). Safety gear and smash weapon...

duration: 1 hour description: Get ready for a masterclass in timeless elegance! This tête-à-tête promises a deep dive into the world of renowned interior designer – and passionate collector – Suzanne Tucker. Christopher Roy, interior designer...

description: *Make your morning in Murrells Inlet an advnture!* ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $445 *The price includes the first 2 people, each additional person is $50.* **The boat holds up to 6...

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...

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: Ride/Walk the African American story tour! Duration Two Hours About **PM ONLY** More of the untold contributions of the African Americans, known as the “Gullah People”. Let's continue to peek beneath the...

description: Duration 3 Hours About Come on this kid friendly experience and explore the creeks in Charleston. Sport crabbing is fun for the whole family we will set out some hand lines and see what we catch! The trip is a great way to see lots...

description: Relax while you float down the river with family and friends! Duration - 4-6 Hours About - Get out of the heat and cool off with a beautiful float trip down the Chattooga River. The maximum level of rapid for this trip is...

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours *(2.5 Hours w/House Tour)* Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About The objective of this program is for students to better understand the life of the Drayton...

description: Please Call or Text If Booking Within 2 Hours of Tour Start Time 843-270-2820 Let's Adventure! Duration 1.5 Hours About This approximately 1.5 mile walk over about 90 minutes journeys down Charleston's charming streets and dives...

duration: 5.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center group_size: Maximum 10 people description: Magnolia Plantation is one of Charleston’s oldest and most spectacular plantations. It is an incredibly beautiful and historical site that...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 8 x 10 masterpiece. We provide you a trash bag smock but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't...

description: Come smash! Rates $700 for up to 20 people and $35 for each additional person Duration 1.5 Hours About With this package your group of up to 20 will get to go into the group smash room with the car for 5 minutes per set (5-7...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: Charleston’s Historic Market District pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: Starting at $37 • **Children ages 4- 12**: Starting...

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *The Most Fun Boat You've Ever Been On* Rates *Daytime Charter* **Base rate (Up to 20 people):** $500/hr - **21 - 25 people:** Additional $250 - **25 - 32 people:** Another additional...

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 a kayak to...

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...

Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes About Charleston's history and unique way of life can be greatly attributed to its location on a small peninsula bounded by two rivers. The southern tip of...

**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 • $150 per...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Tour Charleston Headquarters at Buxton Books description: Professor Damon Fordham's 5-Star walking tour weaves together his talents as an historian, educator, published author, and story-teller. *Ages 6 & under...

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...

*Multi-day Tritoon Rentals* ___________________________________ About All multi-day tritoon 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 tritoons will be...

description: *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...

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...

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: 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: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: Please see Cancellation Policy Below meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility: Entrance to the boat is via a 30-foot ramp, which varies in steepness...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Watch a gorgeous Charleston sunset while enjoying this...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Spend your day finding shark teeth & shells at locations only accessible by boat! Our knowledgeable and experienced captains will take you to explore the best places to find shark...

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 to one...

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes min_age: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: Minimum of 6 people required to run each tour pricing: * $50 per adult (ages 21+) description: Enjoy a lively 1 hour 35 minute booze cruise around Charleston where you can bring your...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: description: This walking tour will take you in the footsteps of patriots and pirates as your guide weaves the story of Charleston’s fascinating history. This Charleston Tour accommodates the interests of the...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours for a refund and 24 hours notice for a class credit or reschedule meeting_point: 171 E Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: 18 accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: We love what we do, and our passion for Charleston's history will have you captivated and leaving us with new knowledge of...

description: All the fun, none of the hassle. Check out our fleet and enjoy the lake without the stress and financial strain of boat ownership. Duration 4 Hours About All the fun, none of the hassle. Check out our fleet and enjoy the lake...

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...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates Private Tours: $100 per person About This private one-of-a-kind experience invites your group to gather at twilight in the magnificent Lenhardt Garden at Drayton Hall, where you...

Duration 2 Hours About Join us for an afternoon of live music under the Drayton Hall oaks. Guests will have the opportunity to to enjoy a glass of wine or beer while while they stroll the grounds. Included in your ticket is the first drink. ...

One of the Charleston region’s most iconic events, the Center’s annual benefit fundraiser is an unforgettable evening where guests embrace the beauty, mystery, and wonder of wild birds, recognizing and appreciating them as a vital link to the...

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...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* Rates $100/Person ...

description: 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...

description: Paddle into the Sunset Duration 2 hours About Take a twilight paddle for a discount, this is a self guided rental! What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years...

duration: 2 Hours 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 groups. - Captain and Mate...

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...

duration: 3 Hour Private Charter Test 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, a 50% refund will be issued. There is no...

duration: 3 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...

description: Duration 2 hours About Explore the historic neighborhoods of the Charleston peninsula and hear stories about the people and families living here during the colonial period, the Revolutionary War and the exciting birth of our...

description: What do you prefer? Charleston's historic art, architecture, colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, wars, plantations, reconstruction, prohibition and more come alive in these curated tours. This is an experience completely customized to...

The golden hour of sunset is our prime booking time for a private charter! 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...

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...

A long time favorite of local families and visitors alike, Drayton Hall throws the best annual oyster roast to celebrate the holiday season in Charleston! Duration 3 Hours About Join us for our Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast and delight in...

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Up to 10 People Per Tour! pricing: description: Let's Enjoy! Duration 2 hours About Enjoy and learn about Charleston's history through the eyes of the women who lived it! We will be touring in the very historic...

duration: 3.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 10 people description: Birds in the Bindery: A historically inspired marbling workshop. Join Drayton Hall and the Charleston...

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! Benne's serves quintessential Low Country cuisines in a relaxed yet...

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.

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & South of Broad About Whet your appetite for Charleston with a historic stroll! This...

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...

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...

meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: About: As you enter through the grand oak allée to the home and gardens of a brick making plantation, learn how it built most of the city of Charleston! As we trace the history of Boonehall...

duration: 1 hour description: Award-winning architects and authors of the new book Building on Tradition, William Curtis and Russell Windham are known for skillfully blending traditional architectural principles with a keen awareness of modern life...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

description: A fun day of fishing! Duration 6 Hours About A 15 mile run to the near shore reef and your party will experience the excitement and anticipation of pulling up any number of different species such as King Mackerel, Spanish...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-4 People):** $179 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

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...

description: Enjoy a day on the water on the Bennington - one of the world’s premier luxury pontoon boats Duration: Full Day (8 Hours) - 7 Day Rentals *Half Day available upon request* About: Enjoy a full day on your private boat...