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★4.8 94 experiences from US$ 17 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Charleston Horse & Carriage Tour: 30 blocks of history
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Most booked
Charleston Horse & Carriage Tour: 30 blocks of historyHorse-drawn carriage tour through Charleston with certified guide covering 30 blocks and 300+ years of history: Belgian or Percheron draft horses.
11,150 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French Quarter
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★Top rated
Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French QuarterTwo-hour guided walking tour of Charleston's historic district starting at City Hall, covering the French Quarter, South of Broad.
7,084 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Charleston: Haunted Horse Carriage Tour & Dungeon After Dark
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Best value
Charleston: Haunted Horse Carriage Tour & Dungeon After DarkEvening carriage ride through Charleston's oldest graveyards, churches, and colonial dungeon with a certified guide sharing local history. Small groups, easy boarding.
4,487 reviews
4.72★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person

Recommended (7)

Fort Sumter Tour from Charleston: Ferry, Museum & Civil War Site
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Travelers' pick
Fort Sumter Tour from Charleston: Ferry, Museum & Civil War Site
4,000 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h 15m
fromUS$ 46per person
Charleston: Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour & Historic District
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour & Historic District
3,890 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 50per person
Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard
2,932 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 36per person
Charleston: Historic Alleyways & Rainbow Row Walking Tour
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Historic Alleyways & Rainbow Row Walking Tour
2,724 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 34per person
Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter History
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter History
2,466 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 111per person
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & Wildlife
2,399 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 56per person
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow Row
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Likely to sell out
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow Row
2,315 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 26per person

Top rated (10)

Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 years
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Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 yearsTwo-hour walking tour of Charleston covering 350 years of history, from St. Philip's Church to Rainbow Row. Guide covers slavery and architecture.
281 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day except Wednesday
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour & Four Corners of Law
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Charleston: Historic Walking Tour & Four Corners of LawStart your Charleston historic walking tour at City Hall, explore pre-Revolutionary homes, hear local stories, and stroll hidden alleys with a certified guide included.
266 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Charleston: Private Photo Session at Rainbow Row & Waterfront
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Charleston: Private Photo Session at Rainbow Row & WaterfrontCherish your Charleston trip with a private photo session at Rainbow Row, The Battery, and Waterfront Park. Includes professional photos, friendly guidance, and flexible locations.
186 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Charleston walking tour Civil War sites with history professor
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Charleston walking tour Civil War sites with history professorSmall-group walking tour of Charleston led by a Citadel history professor covering Fort Sumter, the Old Exchange, St. Michael's Church and Civil War landmarks.
1,530 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Charleston Food History Tour with Cooking Class: Chef-Led
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Food History Tour with Cooking Class: Chef-LedWalk Charleston's historic district with a certified chef guide, then cook and taste three Lowcountry recipes at Bistro a Vin with wine pairings: all in one morning.
1,006 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Pirates of Charleston: Water Cannon Battle Cruise for Kids
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Pirates of Charleston: Water Cannon Battle Cruise for KidsBoard the 45-foot Black Ghost pirate ship in Charleston harbor and battle Sneaky Pete with water cannons, hunt for treasure.
375 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouse
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Likely to sell out
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & LighthouseCruise the tidal creeks behind Folly Beach on a 90-minute boat tour with a USCG-licensed captain and eco guide spotting bottlenose dolphins in their.
214 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with Dolphins
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Travelers' pick
Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with DolphinsSail Charleston harbor on your private crewed yacht: see Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge from the water, bring your own drinks and food.
430 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Saturday
15:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 599per group
Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar Walk with Local Guide
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Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar Walk with Local GuideTwo-hour Charleston bar and history walk with a licensed guide, one snack included, and drinks available to purchase at two historic bars.
360 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day except Tuesday
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 32per person
Shem Creek shrimp walking tour: Cast net demonstration
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Shem Creek shrimp walking tour: Cast net demonstrationWalk Shem Creek with Captain Bryan to see working shrimp trawlers and learn the history of Charleston's fleet.
192 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Wed–Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29US$ 26per person

Lowest price (10)

Charleston Water Taxi: Harbor Cruise & Dolphin Sightings
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Charleston Water Taxi: Harbor Cruise & Dolphin SightingsCharleston water taxi with frequent dolphin sightings, hourly service 9am-7:30pm. All-day pass $14. Harbor transportation plus cruise between Waterfront Park & Patriots Point.
1,097 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h–11h
Every daySeason until 15 NovInstant confirmationfromUS$ 17per person
Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island Tea Garden: 35-40 Minutes
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Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island Tea Garden: 35-40 MinutesTrolley tour through hundreds of thousands of tea bushes on Wadmalaw Island near Charleston, with live guide narration and a greenhouse stop to see how new plants are grown.
145 reviews
4.78★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Charleston Ghost Tour with Adam: Dark History & Haunted Sites
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Ghost Tour with Adam: Dark History & Haunted SitesEighty-minute ghost history walking tour of Charleston led by licensed guide Adam Moore. Visit Poogans Porch and historic graveyards with small groups.
361 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h 20m
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Sunday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Charleston Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Harbor Views
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Harbor ViewsTwo-hour walking tour of Charleston's French Quarter, South of Broad and Battery waterfront with live English-speaking guide.
576 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local Guide
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Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local GuideCharleston history walking tour with licensed guide covering Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, French Quarter, Dock Street Theatre, and Powder Magazine with one building entry.
124 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Sunday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Charleston: Historic District Walking Tour & Rainbow Row
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Historic District Walking Tour & Rainbow Row2-hour guided walking tour of Charleston's Historic District with local guide. See Rainbow Row, Battery, St. Michael's Church, and Old Exchange. Wheelchair accessible.
304 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Charleston: Old Walled City Walking Tour & Fort Sumter Views
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Charleston: Old Walled City Walking Tour & Fort Sumter ViewsSmall-group Charleston walking tour (max 15 people) through French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and High Battery with harbor views. 2 hours, licensed guide, all taxes included.
293 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Charleston Ghost Tour: 90-Minute Night Walk & Haunted History
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Ghost Tour: 90-Minute Night Walk & Haunted History90-minute Charleston ghost tour led by Mike Brown. Visit St. Michael's Church, Bloody Alley, haunted restaurants and library. Evening walking tour, small groups, water included.
1,438 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl: Spirits & Ghost Stories
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Likely to sell out
Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl: Spirits & Ghost StoriesTwo-hour haunted pub crawl through Charleston with stops at the Blind Tiger Pub, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, and Angel Oak.
65 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour: History & Hauntings
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour: History & HauntingsWalk Charleston's cobblestone streets with a guide uncovering Revolutionary history and ghost stories tied to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.
482 reviews
4.58★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
20:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
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Charleston at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Charleston Horse & Carriage Tour: 30 blocks of history, US$ 50 (1h, 4.82★ · 11,150).
  • Top rated: Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French Quarter, US$ 30 (2h, 4.91★ · 7,084).
  • Best value: Charleston: Haunted Horse Carriage Tour & Dungeon After Dark, US$ 45 (40m, 4.72★ · 4,487).

Of the 94 experiences: 93 with free cancellation, 82 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup and 65 bookable last-minute.

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