2026 Charleston Activities Guide

description: 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...

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...

duration: 2 Hours description: In the Field is a series of specialized, insider tours hosted by Drayton Hall’s directors and curators. These experiences bring history to life by exploring the site’s historic landscape and visiting unique...

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 120 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...

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: 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...

duration: 30 Minutes meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Private Carriage**: $275 *Up to 4 seated guests & 2 lap children under the age of 2* **Wagonette**: $375 *5-8 passengers* **Option to Add-On a Restaurant...

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: Duration 2 Hours About Join Nicole Marie Pettinelli with the Charleston Natural History Society as she leads a very special bird and nature walk on the grounds of Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of...

description: What do you prefer? Charleston's historic art, architecture, colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, wars, plantations, reconstruction, prohibition and more come alive in these curated tours. This is an experience completely customized to...

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: 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** ...

meeting_point: 1119 Wappoo Rd. Suite B. Charleston, SC 29407 description: For the Love of Art Studio has partnered with WA Nutrition to bring you Charleston Paint Parties! ___ Kick back and relax while sipping on something refreshing from West...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 1 hour What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years old to paddle on their own Kayak or Paddleboard - We also have tandem...

duration: 1.25 meeting_point: Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Enjoy our family friendly Island Ferry Dolphin Cruise. The trip departs from our dock at Riley Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, SC. We'll tour historic...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing for our 'See it all' city tour and see the best of Charleston! Our relaxing and informative 90 minute bus tour is the best way to be introduced (or...

duration: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Minimum of 7 people | Max of 26 people pricing: Per Person (weekday): $45 Per Person (weekend): $55 description: ???? Ready to...

duration: 4 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...

description: The absolute best way to get to know the city! Rates - Private Walking Tours Price is for 2 guests • Additional Guests are $40 per person Duration Two Hours About Your private tour guide will walk at a...

meeting_point: 206 S. Main St. (in front of City Hall) description: Discover Greenville's changes and evolution Duration 1 Hour About In the comfort of a 13 passenger Ford Transit tour van, guests will go block by block seeing...

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adults**: $50 **Children**: $40 description: *Hauntings around the Downtown Charleston area are not uncommon occurrences. Join us as we explore some of the more...

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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...

The Story of Charleston Duration 2 hours About Anthony Bourdain said, “The south is not a monolith, there are pockets of weirdness, awesomeness, and then there is Charleston.” We have a rich culture, amazing history, classic...

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...

meeting_point: Held at The Inn at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC description: A Luxury Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Charleston - Perfect to Recharge **March 26-30th, 2026 with 12 Spots Available** A Dream Retreat Awaits... Transform yourself...

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...

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...

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...

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: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: 49 description...

duration: 2 hours description: Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation. Your...

description: Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality Paddle Boards for all guests and experience levels.

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...

meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street 29401 description: Join us tonight for our "Spectral Adventure" Charleston Ghost Tour! Duration 1.5 hours | 1 mile About Public Tour at 8:00 PM The Spectral Adventure Ghost Walking Tour will leave you...

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Rebooking Available meeting_point: Charleston, SC 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...

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: Experience the Folly Creek and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 3 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...

description: Rates $125 per person ___________________________________ Duration 2.5 hours (duration time depending on the length of the fireworks show) ___________________________________ About Come enjoy the sunset followed by...

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 4 hour What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years old to paddle on their own Kayak or Paddleboard - We also have tandem...

description: Full Day Boat Rentals Know Before You Go - All renter's must be 21 years or older. - Can fit up to 10 people. - No pets allowed. - We are unable to provide life jackets for kids under 90 lbs. - All of our vessels are 90...

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...

description: Come smash! Duration 10 minutes About 15 items such as glasses, bottles, and plates to smash like crazy! Safety gear and smash weapon provided. Must be at least 8 years old, wear closed toe shoes, and sign a waiver. Long...

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $595 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About 6 Hour Lake Jocassee Boat Tour Includes includes all major...

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: 200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC description: 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...

duration: 1.5 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: 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 21 group_size: 12 maximum pricing: $108 per person 21+ description: Charleston’s Upper King Street is a vibrant blend of historic charm and modern nightlife—and...

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...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 8 x 10 masterpiece. We provide you a trash bag smock but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't...

duration: 3hrs group_size: 10 pricing: Pricing for up to 6 passengers: • Total: $600 (Includes boat booking and the captain fee) Pricing for 7 to 10 passengers: • Private Boat Booking: $800 • Independent Captain Fee: $200 (Paid directly to...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: **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...

duration: 1.5 hours meeting_point: Buxton Books description: Liz Legare Butler is a tenth-generation Charlestonian, an award-winning author, a recipient of the 2020 Best of Charleston award, and has been a licensed tour guide since 2003. Her love of...

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...

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: 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...

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...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About What you can expect to learn: Equipment preparation and selection, problem solving, tender skills, responding to a call, search patterns, scene evaluation...

description: Discover Santee! Duration: 3 hours About: Explore the wildlife and history of Santee. Included: Lite refreshments will be served while on board! More Info: Minimum of 6 people required to operate. Shared group tour.

duration: Entrance gates are open daily from 9am-3:30pm. Exit gate closes daily at 5pm. description: Enjoy the grounds and galleries of Drayton Hall. With this ticket, you will enjoy access to the Drayton Hall visitor center, galleries, grounds...

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: 3 Hour Private Charter Test 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...

meeting_point: Washington Square - park entrance at 74 Broad St., Charleston, SC description: Some of Charleston’s most fascinating ghost stories are in areas that organized tours cannot go at night, so we offer you the chance to see these spooky...

description: *Come enjoy a beautiful private sail and discover Charleston from the water!* Rates **Private Charter for 2** - $275 **Private Charter for 3-6** - +$25/person **Extra Hours** - $120 *6 People...

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...

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: 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...

meeting_point: OAK ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA description: OAK 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: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Additional hours $275/hr + 16% base gratuity of all three hours. Sunset Charters The most popular and first to sell out are the...

duration: 1 hour description: Experience Drayton Hall by candlelight and step into 18th-century Charleston after hours. This immersive evening tour highlights the architecture and the diverse lives of the people who lived and worked at the oldest...

*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...