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Charleston South Carolina immerses visitors in three hundred years of history, the elegance of the Old South, the miseries of the slave trade, the first shots of the Civil War, ghastly hauntings, grand plantation homes, year-round warm weather, and pristine white sand beaches. Wine, dine, and gallery-hop. Tour by horse-drawn carriage, bike, boat, paddle-board or on foot. Any way you do it, travel just does not get any better than tucking into some of the best oysters on the East Coast backed by a refreshing craft beer after a day of touring the restored historic downtown, classic homes, and ancient oak-shaded cemeteries of charming Charleston.

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Things To Do In Charleston
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston SC as you experience historic Charleston Harbor aboard our classic 84-foot Tall...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (777)
$56
$55
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
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4.8 (1,001)

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Not your typical Water Taxi. Best value in Charleston! includes dolphin sightings(frequent but not guaranteed). Most affordable and convenient harbor cruise + transportation to 4...

1 to 11 hours
1 to 11 hours
1 to 11 hours
4.8 (1,001)
$17
$16
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
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Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Join us for a 2.5-hour group boat cruise through the cherished tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina. This excursion includes an enlightening hour-long stop on...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,328)
$56
$55
Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise
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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

During this live narrated, scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour you will experience Charleston Harbor on the unique Carolina Belle tour vessel. Your professional licensed...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (3,031)
$44.50
$43.50
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Visit historic Fort Sumter with the only operator in Charleston providing Admission to Fort Sumer National Monument and Round-Trip Ferry Transportation from Liberty Square or...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (3,708)
$43
$42
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
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Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

Charleston, see it all on a city tour and explore the best of the city! This relaxing and informative 90-minute city bus tour is the best...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,053)
$43
$42
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston's oldest carriage company invites you aboard for the tour that started it all. Since 1972, Palmetto Carriage Works has explored the streets of this...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$49.95
$48.95
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
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Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Boone Hall Plantation has been recognized as the #1 Plantation...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$36.50
$35.50
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Travel by horse-drawn carriage along the picturesque streets of Charleston and take in the history of this South Carolina city. See highlights such as historically...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (10,749)
$50
$49
Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
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4.5 (1,351)

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$31
$30
Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
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Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Be transported to this historic site with an experienced...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (478)
$82
$81
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history. Join us as your guide shares with you hundreds of years of stories, history, and local...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,800)
$30
$29
Charleston adventures by style
Luxury Tours
Luxury Tours
Luxury & Special Occasions
Luxury & Special Occasions
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Boat Tours
Boat Tours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Historical & Heritage Tours
Historical & Heritage Tours
Tours & Sightseeing
Tours & Sightseeing
Catamaran Cruises
Catamaran Cruises
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
Day Cruises
Day Cruises
Walking & Biking Tours
Walking & Biking Tours
Walking Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
City Tours
Sailing Trips
Sailing Trips
Nature & Wildlife
Nature & Wildlife
Bus & Minivan Tours
Bus & Minivan Tours
Day Trips & Excursions
Day Trips & Excursions
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Plantation Tours
Plantation Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Cultural Tours
Cultural Tours
Half-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Night Tours
Night Tours
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
Museum Tickets & Passes
Museum Tickets & Passes
Attraction Tickets
Food, Wine & Nightlife
Food, Wine & Nightlife
Private & Custom Tours
Private & Custom Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Sunset Cruises
Sunset Cruises
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Fun and Games
Fun and Games
Water Sports
Water Sports
Kayaking & Canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions
Ports of Call Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Port Transfers
Port Transfers
Audio Guided Tours
Audio Guided Tours
Dinner Cruises
Movie & TV Tours
Holiday & Seasonal Tours
Holiday & Seasonal Tours
Dining Experiences
Dining Experiences
Skip-the-Line Tours
Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Night Cruises
Night Cruises
Beer & Brewery Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Seasonal Events
Seasonal Events
Nightlife
Nightlife
Architecture Tours
Architecture Tours
Full-day Tours
Full-day Tours
Eco Tours
Eco Tours
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
Art Classes
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Craft Classes
Archaeology Tours
Archaeology Tours
Afternoon Teas
Afternoon Teas
Coffee & Tea Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
Street Food Tours
Street Food Tours
Christmas
Christmas
Romantic Tours
Romantic Tours
Shopping & Fashion
Shopping & Fashion
Shopping Tours
Shows, Concerts & Sports
Shows, Concerts & Sports
Family-friendly Shows
Escape Games
Escape Games
Photography Tours
Photography Tours
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Trolley Tours
Trolley Tours
Transfers & Ground Transport
Transfers & Ground Transport
Bus Services
Bus Services
Ferry Services
Private Drivers
Water Transfers
Jet Boats & Speed Boats
Jet Boats & Speed Boats
River Rafting & Tubing
River Rafting & Tubing
Swim with Dolphins
Swim with Dolphins
Tubing
Weddings & Honeymoons
Weddings & Honeymoons
Honeymoon Packages
Honeymoon Packages
Recent Charleston adventurer reviews
Fun ride with the family
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
L2092ZNrobertz, Jul 2026
Fun ride with the family
Beautiful reprieve from the summer heat on the water. Chill vibe on the boat, lots of families, captain and crewmate were very hospitable. We saw several dolphins.
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Great family experience
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
zacharye243, Jul 2026
Great family experience
Great experience, fantastic crew and very helpful, we even saw a few dolphins!
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Fun!
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor
Tony_S, Jul 2026
Fun!
What a fun excursion! Crew was amazing and got to see lots of Charleston landmarks up close! And a few dolphin at the end of the trip! Perfect end to our vacation!
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Duggar was delightful.
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Eileen_D, Jul 2026
Duggar was delightful.
It’s hot in Charleston. But there is plenty of shady places along the tour. Duggar gave factual and truthful information without opinions. Most important.
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A Chug Around Charleston Harbour
Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise
Tony_W, Jul 2026
A Chug Around Charleston Harbour
This is a must do harbor tour. It gives a water prospective of a wonderful town. Takes about 1 1/2 hours. You can sneak a 🍺 and enjoy the commentary pointing out the many sites of historical Charleston.
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Highly recommend!
City of the Dead: The Dark Hauntings of Charleston
704asan, Jul 2026
Highly recommend!
The guide was amazing! She was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. I would highly recommend this tour. Small groups which makes the experience even better.
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Great tour!
City of the Dead: The Dark Hauntings of Charleston
Dipal_D, Jul 2026
Great tour!
Darian was super knowledgeable and gave the tour in a storytelling type of fashion. It was such a great tour and would definitely purchase from this company again. They were so accommodating to what we as a collective group of strangers wanted to see and by the end had such a great time.
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This was a great visit....
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Mary_K, Jul 2026
This was a great visit....
This was a great visit. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and answered all questions. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visually Charleston!
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Mason + Mooty are a Great Team
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Mobile561149, Jul 2026
Mason + Mooty are a Great Team
Monty and Mason did a wonderful job taking us around downtown Charleston and explaining to us about the events of the Revolutionary War and how Charleston was involved.
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Al is the best!
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
944gabbyd, Jul 2026
Al is the best!
Our tour guide Al was great! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and we were impressed with everything we learned. He’s a great tour guide, great energy, and loved our experience!
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Solid but not Outstanding
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
U1132QNmarvins, Jul 2026
Solid but not Outstanding
Nice ride through historic Charleston. I am not sure our ride was the norm. The horse was distracted, the guide slightly distracted by that, took a route the guide had not taken in a very long time, and didn’t really receive any “astonishing “ info on the city. It was a lovely day though, the horse was well behaved, and the guide friendly. Just didn’t feel we got our monies worth.
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Beat Choice!
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Robert Z, Jul 2026
Beat Choice!
This was our first time to Charleston and Boone Plantation was the perfect choice to learn about the history of slavery in the South. I appreciated that it was one entry fee and with that entry fee you get to do and see everything... Tour the mansion, take a wagon ride through the property learning about its history, see the slave quarters and hear presentations about slave life and more. Not to mention... It is an incredibly beautiful property with the incredible picturesque oak tree drive with Spanish moss hanging down from the trees.If you want to visit a plantation while in Charleston... This is the place!
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Excellent historical tour to Ft. Sumter
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Brett_P, Jul 2026
Excellent historical tour to Ft. Sumter
Awesome historical tour. The significance of Ft. Sumter had escaped our notice until we took the tour. The museum is quite good at the fort and the ferry trip is smooth and easy. Highly recommend this tour.
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Flath/Grove excursion
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
D5786TZmarkg, Jul 2026
Flath/Grove excursion
Excellent tour. Guides were great, very informative and easy to talk with. Woulr highly recommend this trip to everyone
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Truly a haunting feeling
Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail
jamiepW7572BE, Jul 2026
Truly a haunting feeling
Such a good tour. An hour of great stories that are very haunting and historical. We booked in the evening so it would be very dark and it did not disappoint. Definitely a great add to the list for activities.
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Great time at Charleston Harbour
Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise
Marcus_G, Jul 2026
Great time at Charleston Harbour
We had a company meeting, decided to do the tour it’s a team building an event. It was great staff great tour was great..
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