2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: $34-$38 adults $24-$26 children 4-11 Children under 4 are free (lap riders) description: See the best of Charleston on a relaxed...

duration: 5.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center at the Bus Shed group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Each year over 100,000 visitors come to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark to explore the culture and history of the...

Join us on a 7-hour Charleston Food and Wine tour. Hop on our one-of-a-kind Charleston limo party buses for some good wine, amazing food, and an unforgettably epic excursion. We’ll visit the Lowcountry’s majestic Angel Oak Tree, followed by a...

duration: 1.5 Hours 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 spine-tingling tales of the morbid and...

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...

*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, 3 and 4 Hour Availabilities 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...

Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with Pluff Mud Farms! 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...

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...

description: Enjoy Charleston on a captained Hinckley Picnic Boat! Duration from 2 hours About Hinckley EP Picnic Boat handcrafted in Southwest Harbor, Maine. We will customize your trip to ensure that you enjoy your day on the water as...

description: 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...

description: Experience Folly On Your Own Time! Duration 24 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: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About This 2 ½ hour tour explores the area surrounding the City...

duration: 4 to 8 hour options meeting_point: Wappoo Cut Boat Landing • Tranquil Drive Charleston, SC 29407 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Shoal Bandit Charters offers unforgettable inshore and nearshore fishing adventures along the...

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes cancellation_summary: 7 days in advance for a full refund min_age: 18 group_size: Maximum 18 people description: This lively Charleston booze cruise is a floating party where guests bring their own drinks and enjoy music...

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC pricing: Adult - $65.00 Child - $34.00 description: Visit USA Today's 10 Best choice as the "Best Plantation in the...

duration: 2.5 hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters...

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! “Ruby Sunshine is a brunch restaurant born in New Orleans, and located...

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: 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: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC min_age: 21 description: Hop aboard the Charleston...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Two hour day sails are a great way to get on the water. The time "off boat" at sandbars or islands is more...

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...

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road description: Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures on Sunday, April 13th for our Annual Shark Tooth Easter Egg Hunt—an unforgettable fossil-finding adventure for kids 12 and under! Choose from a 10am or 1pm...

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...

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...

duration: 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Maximum 24 people pricing: Friday and Saturday: 1-9ppl $925.00 10-18ppl $1025.00 19-26ppl $1125.00 Sunday thru Thursday: 1-9ppl...

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: 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...

meeting_point: 200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 (Meet at right column with light post looking from East Bay Street at bottom of steps) description: This one of a kind ghost tour led by a lifelong local Gia is an in depth view on paranormal...

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...

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: 1.5 Hours 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: 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC...

Join us on December 15, 2024, 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...

meeting_point: Fripp Island, South Carolina description: FRIPP 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: 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...

description: Rates **$42 per adult (13 and older)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3** ___ Duration 1.5 hour Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24...

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 Harry Houdini died on Oct. 31, 1926. The first official Houdini Seance was arranged by Bess Houdini on...

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

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 [email protected] Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* Rates $100/Person ...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Safe Harbor City Marina Downtown Charleston | 17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Min 6 to run - Max 23 people pricing: RSVP $25 per person Dockside @ departure $35 per person description: This is for...

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...

meeting_point: South Cove County Park description: Explore Lake Keowee on your very own Boat! Durations 1-7 days About **You must be 27 years old to rent a boat from Unlimited Outfitters** **You must have previous boating...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Church and Cumberland (on the corner) group_size: max 10 description: Secret Strolls features Charleston’s tucked away paths and seldom seen locations. One of our guides will take you through alleyways, some only...

duration: 4.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Take a trip through history with Adventure Sightseeing of America’s oldest working, living plantation. Boone Hall dates back to 1681 and opened in 1956 to the public after...

duration: Two Hour meeting_point: description: JWalk Tours presents Charleston's most unique walking tour, "Badass Broads of Charleston." This is a walk where we may step outside of the lines just a bit but we consider it a homage to these ladies...

America’s dedicated foodies and top chefs alike have turned their heads to Greenville’s dynamic 21st century culinary scene. Duration 3 Hours About America’s dedicated foodies and top chefs alike have turned their heads to...

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...

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Rebooking Available min_age: 21 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: A one of a kind cocktail tour in some of Charleston’s best restaurants and bars. This tour is about the 20s, prohibition and the...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

description: “Local beer, local flavor, local fun!” ______ Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $85 _____ Duration 3.5 Hours _____ About This is an exclusive Charleston brewery bus tour showcasing Charleston’s craft breweries...

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...

meeting_point: 11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 8 hour About South Cove Park is a 48 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15...

Celebrate the opening night of The Charleston Show at the exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Festival Hall in downtown Charleston, SC! Duration 2 Hours About Enjoy a remarkable evening benefiting Drayton Hall Preservation...

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: 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...

description: From an artists' community to bohemian haven, Civil War base, pirate hangout, and the darker days of Coffin Island, Folly Beach is one of the world's truly unique gems. We'll crawl through five of Folly's classic taverns with tales of...

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...

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 8 hour What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years old to paddle on their own Kayak or Paddleboard - We also have tandem...

description: Save a life! Duration 1-2 days About The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first...

duration: 1.5 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...

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! Participants...

It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About It's a ghost tour where you you'll be taught how...

duration: 2.5 h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Looking to explore an uninhabited island? We offer boat trips to the infamous Morris Island near Folly Beach! what_is_included: - Round-trip boat ride to and from Morris Island - Wildlife...

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...

description: Get your adrenaline pumping with drops and splashes! 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 trip. From...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 100% refund within 24 hours of tour. meeting_point: Toast, 129 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 20 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible description: Get ready to explore...

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...

*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 us for a festive Sip & Shop event at the Shop at Drayton Hall. Enjoy light treats and wassail as you browse the shop and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones while supporting the mission of Drayton Hall with your purchase. *15% off for...

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...

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $595 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About 6 Hour Lake Jocassee Boat Tour Includes includes all major...

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...

description: 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...

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...

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: 2 Hours description: Charleston's Most Popular Gullah History Tour! The Gullah language was spoken by the Lowcountry's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the Charleston/Beaufort, South...

LET'S WANDER THE BACKROADS OF 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 charge) ...