2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston description: Let’s cruise the Charleston Harbor on the Dolphin Queen. Duration 2.5 hours About We will pass by several iconic landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Choose our Slavery and Freedom Tour or Ghost Walking Tour! Duration Varies! About Our Slavery and Freedom Tour and Charleston Ghost Walking Tour are offered by special request and then opened to...

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: 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...

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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard...

duration: 2 to 4 hours (contact us direct for custom times) 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...

duration: 2 Hours description: 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 lockable...

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...

description: Duration 2, 3, and 4 Hour Options About Plan your booze cruise in Charleston, SC. Whatever the occasion, bachelorette or bachelor party, we can accommodate you! More Info Please contact us for additional availabilities!

description: Perfect for new paddlers and seasoned ‘yakers alike! Description Our Swifty Kayaks are a fast, fun, versatile, and sit-inside. With a stable hull and excellent tracking, our kayaks keep you on the straight and narrow when you set...

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the...

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...

description: 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...

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 Afternoon Charters A great way to experience sailing and to see the...

description: An inshore fishing experience to remember! Rates **Two Hours** $350 first Person + $50/ Additional Person **Four Hours** $500 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Six Hours** $700 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Eight...

description: Experience a Low Country Sunset Out On The Water Duration 1.5 Hours About Want to end your day in the best way possible? Nothing is better than experiencing a low country sunset out on the water. We will get to view the sun as...

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: 4 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive, Charleston SC 29401 min_age: 7 max_age: 14 group_size: 6 description: No Child Left Inside Sailing Academy Overview: ⛵One Week (Mon-Fri), 830am - 12:30pm ⛵Each Session is Small Group (6 child...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped...

meeting_point: Tybee Island, Georgia description: TYBEE 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 Scooters...

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...

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...

description: Duration 3 Hours About Ready to take on the oceans top predators? Book this Shark Fishing Charter Today! We will target a variety of species including Atlantic sharpnose, Black Tip, Spinner Sharks and Bonnet Head Sharks. Our...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: About Tour where buses and carriages are not allowed. Charleston sites include: Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, Dock Street Theater, St. Phillip's Church, Washington Square, The Battery, Old Exchange...

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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...

meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC description: *Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals* *Advance reservations are required* ___________________________________ Rates **3 Hour Single Kayak** - $45 (up to 3 hours) **Full day Single Kayak** ...

description: *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...

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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 Carolina Belle for 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...

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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...

meeting_point: 4290 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 description: For the Love of Art Studio has now joined with The Inn at Middleton Place to bring you live and in-person *paint & sip* parties in their beautiful Lake House banquet...

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Maximum 28 people description: Our tours focus on the vast contributions of the enslaved Africans brought to the South Carolina low country. The language, the food, the music and the customs. We highlight their history...

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: 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...

description: Experience Folly on Your own Time! Duration 7 Days 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...

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...

duration: 2 hours 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 refund within 48...

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: 3.5 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: Charleston Visitor Center group_size...

description: Come smash! Duration 15 minutues About 20 items such as glasses, bottles, and plates to smash. Safety gear and smash weapon provided. Must be at least 8 years old, wear closed toe shoes, and sign a waiver. Long sleeves/pants...

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...

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duration: 1 hour 30 minutes meeting_point: The Francis Marion Hotel description: *Self-guided tours are done at your own pace with two, 1 1/2 hour walks, which can be taken in the morning and afternoon or on separate days of your...

duration: 4.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: **Charleston Harbor Tour** Aboard the classic, 80-foot Carolina Belle, cruise the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing fascinating local stories and seeing more than 75...

duration: 75 Minutes meeting_point: 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Old Charleston History Expeditions offers a captivating walking tour through Charleston's rich past, focusing on the heart of the peninsula: The historic old walled...

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: 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: 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...

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...

A TYPE OF MORNING EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center description: This 2 ½ hour tour offers insight into Charleston's Upper King Street neighborhood (recently named one of the top 10 food neighborhoods in America!) and surrounding area...

meeting_point: 4900 O'Hear Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405 (Suite 100) description: For the Love of Art Studio has partnered with Venture X- a luxury meeting and event space in the Park Circle area! ___ Venture X provides meeting and event spaces to...

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...

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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 7 Hours October 1- April 30 8 Hours May 1- September 30 About All the fun, none of the...

duration: 2 hrs cancellation_summary: 10 days meeting_point: Charleston SC 29401 group_size: 10 pricing: $500 up to 6 people $600 6-10 people (Bareboat charter) description: Charleston has some of the best sunsets in the world, and honestly, the...

description: 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...

description: 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...

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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

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: 1.5 meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Join us out on the water for sunrise, sunset or somewhere in between in a search for our favorite saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. On this trip, we will cruise through our local...

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: 21 group_size: Up to 15 people pricing: 2 hrs minimum for a Private Charter. 1-9 Guests is...

description: 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)* ...

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: 12 pricing: $95 Per Ticket description: Discover the dark hidden stories of the Holy City while enjoying a flight of four signature cocktails at High Cotton. ...

description: 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...

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...

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...

meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: About: If you change history, you change the future. The Liberty Trail traces the framers vision of liberty as we near SC250. This living history tour visits locations of all 4 signers of the...

duration: 1 Hour description: Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Wonder Wednesday! In the spirit of our popular Family Friday program, bring the little ones for story time followed by...

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 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...