2026 Charleston Activities Guide

meeting_point: Next to the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: With more than 300 years of history including the Colonial Period, the Revolution and the Civil War, Charleston has a vast collection of true pirate...

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description: Let's Adventure! Duration 3.5 Hours About Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! Learn about the lifecycle of an oyster from start to finish. See one million oysters growing in our nursery followed by a boat ride...

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: 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: 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...

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility: Stroller and Wheelchair accessible. The ramp is steeper at high tide so please call to confirm the best timing for wheelchair...

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: Duration 3 Hours About Come explore the Charleston Harbor with our experienced captains. We can accommodate up to 14 guest on the Missy. We will be searching for sharks, bull redfish, and many other bottom fish while you enjoy the...

description: A Stroll Through Historic Charleston Duration 2 Hours About Charleston is considered to be one of the most historic and beautiful cities in the country. However, that history was often times was laced with tragedy and war...

duration: pricing: description: Geechee Gullah After Dark with Godfrey The Ghosts Come Out at Night - The Walking tour in a Haunted City Experience Charleston's premier haunted ghost tour in the "Dark City." Who are the Gullah/Geechee? The...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Reel in Adventure: Join Our 2-Hour Thrilling Shark Fishing Expedition! Shark fishing trips are a fun way to give everyone the chance to get out, enjoy the water...

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duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $49 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $39 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 160 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $35 description: **"Eat, drink and be merry", just as locals do on this European-style pub crawl! Come explore history through...

description: This option is the best way to fill your freezer full of fish! Duration 8 Hours About A 30 mile run to the reef and your party will experience the excitement and anticipation of pulling up any number of different species such as...

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...

*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: 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...

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 Minutes group_size: Maximum 20 Guests description: Experience Charleston beyond the guidebooks on an immersive storytelling walking tour through the heart of the historic French Quarter. Discover hidden alleyways, iconic landmarks...

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...

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: 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...

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Brew Boat group_size: max 18 description: Enjoy a relaxed, scenic private cruise with your group while sipping your favorite beverages and taking in gorgeous views. The experience is led by...

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *A Sunset Tour So Beautiful You Might Cry!* ___________________________________ Duration 2 hours Rates *Base Rate (Up to 20 People):* $1500 *Each Additional Person (Up to 32 People):...

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: 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...

meeting_point: The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory, 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: One of the Charleston region’s most iconic events, the Center’s annual benefit fundraiser is an unforgettable evening where guests embrace...

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: Come aboard the Charleston Princess for a fun...

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...

description: Duration 3 Hours $400 for 2 people, $50 for each additional person up to 5 people. About The perfect fishing charter for the casual angler! Join us for a fun 3 hour fishing trip in the harbor and inlets. The strategy for the...

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: Downtown Charleston, SC description: 3 Hour Paranormal Investigation at The Dewees House Duration 3 hours About Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure through Charleston's haunted history? Join...

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...

duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: **Adults:**(Ages 18+) - $70(Sun-Thurs) $75 (Fri&Sat) **Teens**(Ages 13-17) - $50 **Child:** (Ages 12 and under) - $40 description: *Come enjoy one of Charleston’s famous sunsets...

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...

meeting_point: The Battery: Confederate Statue description: The Battery is Charleston's most beautiful historical city in the world. We walk and talk about this beautiful hidden history that began right where the cannons & cannon balls still stand...

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...

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: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: The Veggie Bin description: Neighborhood TwoBoroughs & Upper King Street About – Shop and explore the unique and charming TwoBoroughs neighborhood. Meet your tour guide at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring...

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...

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...

description: Experience the Folly River and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 2 Hours About Get out on the water and explore for yourself! All rentals include paddles, coast guard approved PDF’s (lifejackets), a detailed map of the...

duration: 2.5 meeting_point: Mills House Hotel, 115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 21 group_size: 12 accessibility: no pricing: Starting at $95 per person description: NEW! Fridays in October, join Bulldog Tours for a stroll through...

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: 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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

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: 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...

description: Private tours are available, please call to book! 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...

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...

description: *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:** ...

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...

description: 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...

description: Limo, Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! First, enjoy a stop for brunch at the famous Dodge’s Chicken to start the day with the juiciest, freshest, crispiest, and most FAMOUS lowcountry fried chicken and sides! Hop back...

duration: 2 Hours • A hands-on exploration of Lowcountry classics meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street description: Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned...

description: All bookings and sales are processed as charitable offerings dedicated to the Gullah Geechee Church Ministry for the sole purpose of historical preservation and ecclesiastical sovereignty.

description: We specialize in Bachelorette and Bachelor parties! Duration 2 to 3 hours About Come celebrate aboard our luxury tour boat, The Dolphin Queen. Swim, explore, or just hang out with your friends and have a blast! Please contact...

meeting_point: 757 Keowee Baptist Church Rd, Six Mile, SC 29682 description: *Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Keowee* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Mile Creek Landing location.** * *2 hour...

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

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 [email protected] Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like...

Enjoy a tour before making your very own Kazoo! Duration 45-60 minutes About Discover the story behind the kazoo, a popular music instrument, during this factory and museum tour. Visit Kazoobie Kazoos, a family-run...

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...

description: Sometimes There Really Is a Monster Under Your Bed... Duration 1 Hour About There are some legends in Charleston so old, they predate the city itself. Here there are creatures that are the things of nightmares, myths come to...

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: 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: 2 Hours 45 mins meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street Charleston, SC description: Discover the fascinating history of this amazing city on my Charleston tour and make great lasting memories in a small group of 10 or less people with a...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: Enjoy peaceful and breathtaking views of sunset-silhouetted steeples while cruising along the waterways of the Charleston...

description: Rates and Times **$1000/Group (Up to 10)** ***$100/additional person*** **9:30-12:00 l 12:30-3:00 l 3:30-6:00 l 6:30-8:30** ------------------------------------------------------------------- This package was...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Come experience our unique Hydro spin class! Feel the rhythm, ride the waves! This high energy...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street 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...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time. meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 20 people pricing: Adults 13+: $39 Children 4-12: $29 3 and under...

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...

Enjoy a tour before making your very own Kazoo! Duration 45-60 minutes About Discover the story behind the kazoo, a popular music instrument, during this factory and museum tour. Visit Kazoobie Kazoos, a family-run...