2025 Charleston Activities Guide

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 Plantation's ownership on one the few working plantations...

 Join us for the Ultimate Bachelorette Boating Experience! After arriving at the boat one of our crewmembers will help load drinks and snacks in our coolers. Once...

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 enjoy two generations of recipes and life on the...

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: 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...

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Duration 2 Hours About Join us for this special Charleston, SC experience! Drayton Hall welcomes Charleston’s beloved Henrietta Snype for a hands-on sweetgrass weaving workshop. Our guests will learn the historical significance of this...

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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...

Fireworks Boat Cruise! *Come get all the firework action without the crowd!* _______________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for Children 12 years of age and under** **Infants under 2 years old are $10** Guests can cancel or reschedule...

We will be departing from the dock as the sun is beginning to set. While cruising through the creeks of Folly and out to Morris Island we will watch the full moon rise over the water. And of course there will be dolphins along the way! **Gratuities...

A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston! Duration 2 Hours About Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery. You will view mansions facing the Ashley & Cooper...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates $50/Person About The Signature Experience will include the Steven and Laura Gates Exhibit Gallery, where guests will be able to see Drayton Hall’s internationally significant...

Enjoy peaceful and breathtaking views of sunset-silhouetted steeples while cruising along the waterways of the Charleston Harbor. Duration - 2 hours Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile enough to handle the harbor's waters...

Duration 3.5 Hours Neighborhood Cannonborough/Elliotborough & Radcliffeborough About - Meet your tour guide and chef du jour at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite neighborhood market for all things seasonal & local...

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...

Enjoy a history walking tour of Charleston with a local guide Duration 2 Hours About Your local guide will walk you through the historic cobblestone streets, hidden passages and alleys of Charleston. Discover the history, architecture...

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

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, where you...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person About Spend a day at Drayton Hall, America’s oldest unrestored plantation house. We invite you and your group to experience the...

Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 72 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 a kayak to...

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 8-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be rescheduled or refunded with 24 hours notice meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 13+):** $60 **Child (Ages 4-12):** $37 **Wee Ones (Ages 3 and under):*...

A Historical Tour of Charleston Duration Two Hours About The Chicora Walk has been selected by TripAdvisor users for a 2021 Traveler's Choice award - Best of the Best. Almost every guest has told us that we have created the best...

Charleston's Most Popular Gullah History Tour! Duration 2 hours About Gullah Tours The Gullah language was spoken by the Lowcountry's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Seats up to 12 people! Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette, or just a fun day out on the water!

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...

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...

*Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Keowee/Mile Creek Park* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Mile Creek Landing location.** * *2 hour rentals and sunset rentals are available by call to book...

Parade of Boats Harbor Cruise The annual Parade of Boats in Charleston Harbor is a long-time Lowcountry tradition. Join us for this special harbor cruise as we enjoy a front row seat to the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor and this special...

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: 3-6 Hour Options meeting_point: Ripley Light Yacht Club, Slip A-3 group_size: Max 12 Guests description: Now able to accommodate up to 12 guests, Lady Sadie is the ideal choice for any stylish celebration, including birthdays, bachelorette...

Stroll your way into the holiday spirit with Bulldog Tours’ newest culinary walking tour. Combine our yuletide history tour featuring stories of Charleston’s Christmases past with three stops by the Historic District’s most festive lounges for...

Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Hours About This course is to experience what freediving is like without having to go through the full certification process What's Included? - Instruction on freediving theory and breathing exercises. - Pool dive...

Kayak fishing is a fast growing segment of the sports fishing industry. It combines two widely popular outdoor activities, and anglers have come to realize what a wonderful fishing platform the fishing kayak truly is. Kayak fishermen have an...

Rate Adults (13+) $50 Children (Ages 12 and under) $32 Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time. There is a 25% upcharge for rescheduling...

The Dark Side of Charleston Tour (Rated R) >Take an R-rated, adults-only, uncensored look at Charleston's true history, full of corruption, prostitution, crime and sordid affairs. Every city has its dirty secrets. Find out what really goes on in...

duration: 1.5 hours description: Drayton Hall in Charleston, SC, is proud to host Richard Ireland, the UK’s leading expert in the conservation, repair, and restoration of historic decorative plaster and paint. The lecture will take place from...

Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on paved road...

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...

Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston! Duration 1 Hour & 30 Minutes About Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far from a Holy City. Starting at 8pm this tour is all about the horrors of Charleston. The historic...

Get out and explore! Duration 2.5 Hours About This excursion is unlike any other on a kayak! You will get to watch up close as your guide pulls crab traps, throws a cast net, and picks oysters (when in season) all while out on your tour...

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...

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 stories, ghost tales based on historic events, and fascinating legends of Gullah lore. ...

Experience Your Best Day in Charleston in One Package Deal! Rates 5 Hour Cabana Rental - 2.5 Hour Sail - **Morning Sail & Cabana** - $875 - **Morning Sail & Double Cabana** - $1,060 - **Morning Sail & Triple Cabana** - $1,235 - **Morning...

duration: 2 Hour, 3 Hour, 4 Hour, and 8 Hour Charters Available meeting_point: The Harborage at Ashley Marina • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Charleston Harbor’s Largest Six Passenger Charter...

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...

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: 30 Minutes meeting_point: Waterfront Park Downtown description: The boat departs from Waterfront Park Downtown for direct service to Daniel Island's Waterfront. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes. what_is_included:

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...

Foto & Flow - A Journey With Franziiska Lewis Photography and Mental Heeling Calling all photographers! Join us on a 1-day Photography amd Sailing jounrey. Let YOUR portfolio stand out amongst many. What's Included: Light continental breakfast...

duration: 4 Hours description: Join professional photographer and tour leader Colin Hocking, LRPS, as he shares with you the tips, tools, and thoughts of how to elevate your photography from that of a casual ‘shooter’ to one that makes every...

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: 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: 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: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street description: WHISKEY IN AMERICA: ARCHAEOLOGY LECTURE AND TASTING EVENT WITH DRAYTON HALL'S DIRECTOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY Whiskey & History: A Tasting and Lecture on George Washington’s...

duration: 4.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: Adult - $90.00 Child - $50.00 description: Welcome to the South, y'all! Get the true low-country...

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 us so that we...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$42 per adult (13 and up)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3 years old** description: Dolphin Eco-Charter *See and Learn about wild...

Bulldog Tours’ chief four legged tour guide and canine ambassador, Beau, is ready to take kids and families on a fun hunt for history in downtown Charleston. Beau leads the adventure through the easy-to-walk historic streets, stopping at 10...

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: 2-6 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: With Dockside Yacht Charters, you can take in the beauty of the Charleston coast while enjoying a private boat...

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 Charleston Paranormal for a 3-hour investigation of the...

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 accessibility: Stroller and Wheelchair accessible. The...

*There is no better way to see the Charleston than on the Private Charleston harbor BYOB Boat Tour!* __________ Rates & Options **2-Hour Private Charter:** - Up to 10 People: $600 - Any additional person (up to 15 total): $60 per person - 20...

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...

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 local waterways...

The Morris Island Drop Off is ideal if you want to explore the island on your own and would like to spend more than a couple hours searching the beach. You will have the choice to be dropped off on the Cummings Point end or the Lighthouse end of...

*Kayak Rentals* ___________________________________ About All daily kayak 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 kayaks will be delivered **directly to...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: The Harborage at Ashley Marina • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Charleston Harbor’s Largest Six Passenger Charter Boat! Enjoy a relaxing sunset tour of...

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 downtown, and the plantations & boonehill...

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...

Take it slow on our relaxing harbor cruise! Rates **Per Hour** $200 Duration 4 or 6 Hours About Experience the low country coast in the most special way with friends, family, or that favorite someone. Seeing Charleston, SC from the water...

Let’s spend the end of the day in the Charleston Harbor on the Dolphin Queen. Duration 2 hours About We will pass by several iconic landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Charleston Battery, the Ravenel...

Award-winning guides and their parrots companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. Duration 2 Hours About A master storyteller, Eric doesn't...

A great overview of Greenville's past, present and future developments Duration 1 Hour About Are you visiting or new to Greenville? This tour is geared toward you to get a great introduction and overview of Greenville. On this tour you’ll...

Passenger ferry service to Daniel Island from Downtown Charleston About The boat departs from Waterfront Park Downtown for direct service to Daniel Island's Waterfront. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes. The dock on DI is a 15 minute...

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 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 The Strong Women of the...