2026 Charleston Activities Guide

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 100 Meeting St. Charleston, SC min_age: 12 description: Charleston’s two biggest passions are food and history. We combine those two passions as you transport yourself through time on our unique tour where you...

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...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Join us for a captivating conversation as AD100 architects Bories & Shearron sit down with Emma Sims-Hilditch to explore the creative inspiration behind...

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: 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 either do the house tour or museum tour another day, as...

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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall Education Center description: Get into the spirit of the season at Drayton Hall with a festive hands-on workshop led by Friday Flowers. Guests will discover the art of floral arranging as they learn...

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...

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...

description: *Appetizers Included! Ghost stories! Good beer!* ______ Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $42 _____ Duration 3 Hours _____ About Want to explore the haunted history of Charleston, meet some other people, and have some fun...

duration: 2 hours min_age: 8 max_age: 99 description: Join Drayton Hall and Lowcountry Stargazers for an evening under the stars on the historic Ashley River landscape. This seasonal event invites guests to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics...

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...

description: Fly fish our private section of the Chauga River, SC. Call to Book! 864-572-8250 Duration 4 Hours About We have partnered with several private land owners to offer a solitary experience, and...

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, SC description: Join us for a special Outpost Photo Academy hosted by professional and former Sports Illustrated photographer, Ron Modra as you tour beautiful Charleston from Boneyard Beach, to the low country, historic...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: Starting at $37 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting at...

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 4 Hours and 45 Minutes About History comes alive at America’s oldest landscaped Gardens. Visit the House Museum, Plantation Stableyards and Eliza’s House, a...

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St. description: Award-winning guides and their parrot companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. ...

description: Discover indigo dyeing at Drayton Hall in a focused workshop led by the Landscape Team behind the Drayton Hall Indigo Project. From seed to vat, the team manages growing, harvesting, and processing on-site indigo; in this class you’ll...

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: 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...

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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: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. group_size: Maximum 20 People description: This is a 2.5-hour tour of Charleston’s rich culinary scene. Guests...

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...

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...

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...

meeting_point: Bowens Island, SC description: Nothing says summer like watching fireworks from the seat of a kayak! Join us on the beautiful Folly Creek for a relaxing sunset tour that includes wildlife viewing, scenic marsh, and a breathtaking...

meeting_point: 170 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601 description: 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...

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...

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...

description: Experience a Low Country Sunrise Out On The Water Duration 1.5 Hours About You may have to wake up a little early for this one – but It sure is worth it! Nothing is better than the quiet stillness of a low country morning...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 2 W Washington St Greenville, SC 29601 description: A fun driving tour to 3 unique downtown hotspots Our first destination, Southern Pressed Juicery, has been part of the fabric of downtown Greenville since 2015...

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...

meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Duration 1 Hour About Join two of Drayton Hall’s Directors, Trish Lowe Smith and Luke Pecoraro, for a special guided tour of the exhibition Through Time and Space...

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...

duration: 1.5 hrs cancellation_summary: 24 hrs meeting_point: 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 min_age: 10 max_age: 120 group_size: 12 accessibility: no wheelchair accessibility description: Greenville is a city that can be enjoyed on so many...

description: Experience the Folly River and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 2 Hour - 7 Day Rentals About Everyone loves exploring our local creeks by SUP! But keep in mind: Charleston can be pretty windy in some months which makes paddle...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: This approximately 2 hour walking tour winds its way through the streets of the French Quarter and ends in the area "South of Broad" Tour Times - 10am and 2pm Daily Tour...

duration: 2–4 hours cancellation_summary: Fully refundable up to 7 days; 50% refund within 7 days; no refund within 24 hours; captain cancellations refundable or reschedulable. group_size: Maximum 23 people accessibility: Stroller...

See some of the most famous landmarks in the city! Duration 1.5 Hours About 80 Broad Street,, Charleston, SC 29401 During the summer it gets pretty hot on the streets of Charleston. So why not wait till the end of the day, as the sun is...

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 meeting_point: 80 Broad St (in front of City Hall-round wrought iron windows and marble stairs) group_size: max 10 description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century...

description: 4 Hour Kayak Rentals ______________ Rates **Prices range from $27-$47 per boat** All rentals come with paddle instruction, maps and tidal information. _________ About Renting is a wonderful way to explore the creeks and marshes of...

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: 5 days description: Join the archaeology team at Drayton Hall this November for the 2026 Archaeological Institute! This is a five-day immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the methods and theories of archaeological...

description: Get out and explore! Duration 2.5 Hours About In South Carolina we pride ourselves on having beautiful, briny oysters that grow wild in our saltwater estuaries. On this trip you will get the unique opportunity to see how...

description: About One day rentals. Return in 2 days before close.

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...

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: 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...

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: 72 hours notice meeting_point: 184 E Bay St Suite 103 Charleton SC 29401 description: Step beyond the city and into the landscapes that shaped the Lowcountry. Our plantation tours offer a thoughtful...

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 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: 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...

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: 3 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...

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. ...

duration: 2 meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 21 group_size: 12 description: The only tour in Charleston that combines great True Crime stories and great drinks included in the tour price.  Join us for Cocktail City Tours True Crime Tour...

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!

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. group_size: Maximum 20 People description: This is a 1.5 hour long walking tour of Charleston's historical...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: - **Adult Charleston Harbor Tour/Ghost and Graveyard (Ages 12+)**: $72 - **Child Charleston Harbor Tour/Ghost and Graveyard (Ages 4-11)**: $48 - **Wee One Charleston...

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...

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: Duration 4 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...

description: In these exciting and interactive 1 hour tours we will have your tour guide meet you at a designated location where you will receive an insightful and in depth history of the entire surrounding area. Among the many benefits of these...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 18+**: $37 description: The Dark Side of Charleston Tour (Rated...

description: Hop aboard our 26-foot Carolina skiff for a 2 Hour Private Cruise featuring whatever your heart desires. Duration 2 or 3 Hours About You'll have the chance to select which type of tour your group would be most interested in...

description: Joining historical facts of the Holy City with biblical truths of the Holy Bible!* _______________________________ Duration 1 hour ______________________ Meeting location Tour departs from the Charleston Visitors center 375...

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 96 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 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...

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...

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) ...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24-hour cancellation required. Tours operate rain or shine; no refund will be given for inclement weather. Tour may be rescheduled. meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 1 max_age...

duration: 4 - 8 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Enjoy an immersive fishing trip with all rods, bait & tackle provided. Our experienced fishing captain will assist with everything you need, from baiting hooks to filleting your...

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION!!! 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 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: 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...