2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

*Your chance to paddle by soaring pines along a shaded freshwater estuary! * Rates **Adult (Ages 13+): ** $65 **Child (Ages 5-12): ** $35 Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes About Our New River Tour explores the blackwater estuary at high...

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...

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 4-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

duration: 4.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: Staring at $80 for adults and $40 for children description: Welcome to the South, y'all! Get the true...

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...

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...

description: Join us! Duration 3 Hours About This is a private driving tour where we will show you the sites of Charleston most people don't get to see. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to visit The Citadel, beautify Magnolia...

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 15 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes About At Bee City Zoo, we offer special, private animal encounters so you can be up close and personal with a few of our special ambassador animals! ​You and your group will be in a private...

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...

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 walking tour.  For example, what did this portly president have to do...

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...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 12 x 16 masterpiece. We provide you a poncho but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't mind...

Our guides will show you the best of what Christmas in Charleston has to offer. This tour starts with a focus on golden hour, we'll capture the most beautifully decorated homes in the South of Broad neighborhood. We’ll focus on composition...

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 ...

**If there's a tour time you'd like and you do NOT see it on the calendar, please email [email protected] or call 470-715-3870 for more available times. We often offer tours that are not listed on this calendar!** Rates • $150 per...

*Intimate, Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **1 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $595 - Group of 7-12 People: $695 **1.5 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6...

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...

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

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...

description: Enjoy a day on the water on the Sun Catcher Tritoon! 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...

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall ca. 1738. Duration 2 Hours About Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century historic house is...

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...

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: 1 hour description: Join us for a captivating conversation as AD100 architects Bories & Shearron sit down with Emma Sims-Hilditch to explore the creative inspiration behind the latest Sims Hilditch book and the studio’s distinguished...

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...

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...

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...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: Charleston’s role in the American Revolution began long before 1776, placing the city at the very heart of revolutionary...

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...

Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the higher bonds between our spirits, our souls, and the...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 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...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 16 people pricing: * Private charter (Monday–Thursday): $675 * Private charter (Friday–Sunday): $725 description: Enjoy a relaxed, social cruise aboard a pedal boat with friends for an...

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...

*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...

Experience the historic Drayton Hall! Duration Approximately 3 Hours 45 Minutes About Built in 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is located on the Ashley River about 15 miles outside of downtown Charleston. It is one of the best and most...

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: * Tour in comfort and safety as we show you the beauty of the Holy City. Let us do the driving and relax as 300 years of history passes by your window. * Our live guide will escort you...

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...

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...

This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

description: **Looking for an idea for a unique party?** **We offer SCUBA parties! We bring you or your children an unforgettable underwater experience.** All SCUBA gear is included. Just need a bathing suit! Approximately 2 hours Fun SCUBA...

duration: 5 Hours description: The Upstate countryside is full of great destinations and experiences. This tour will take you in the comfort of a spacious tour van on an 80-mile journey to many of the unique gems that await your discovery. We will...

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 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 2.5 Hours About Tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike are invited to experience A Cup of History at Drayton Hall, a one-of-a-kind event that explores the intersection of fine Chinese teas and the fight for American independence. At...

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 days Check in at 9am or 11am Return by 8:30am the next day. About All the fun, none...

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...

meeting_point: 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Meet Charleston in an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come alive as we tour the...

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...

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 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...

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...

description: Duration 3 Hour Option Meeting Point Ripley Light yacht club 95 Ripley point dr. About Bachelor Party Fishing Trip – Charleston, SC Get ready for an unforgettable bachelor party experience on the waters of historic Charleston...

duration: 90 minute cruise time - Early boarding for brunch cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: All sales are final. No exceptions. Tickets may be rescheduled at the discretion of the management. meeting_point: Cheetah Club - 2028 Pittsburgh Ave, Charleston, SC 29405 *** (Two-Drink Minimum Per Person...

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: 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...

About One day rentals. Return same day before close.

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...

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: 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...

description: Best Fishing Guides in Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach Area Rates - **Half Day Trips:** Pricing includes 2 passengers - $50 per additional person - **Full Day Trips:** Pricing includes 4 passengers - $75 per additional...

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duration: 4 hours min_age: 5 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Spend a relaxed 4-hour morning aboard a 24' center-console with Captain Dustin, targeting inshore species like speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, black drum and flounder, plus...

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...

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: 2.5 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...

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: 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 24...

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...

WINDOWS, DOORWAYS, COBBLESTONE STREETS, AND HIDDEN ALLEYS!!! About The historic district of Charleston is one of the most beautiful parts of the Lowcountry. Together with our professional photographer guide, you'll discover some of our...

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...

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...

duration: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 5 description: Experience the Folly Creek and the Lowcountry Wetlands! This is our most popular tour! We are typically on the water for 1.5 hours depending on conditions. In this time, we...

duration: 2 Hours description: Get ready for some fun on the water with Captain John. Discover Charleston from a different point of view. All non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are complimentary. Pull a line or help make a tack, it's all in the fun of...

duration: 2hr to 3hr 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...

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...

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...

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