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We compared all 94 experiences in Charleston so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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

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Charleston: USS Yorktown Ghost Tour After Dark & Flight Deck
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Most booked
Charleston: USS Yorktown Ghost Tour After Dark & Flight DeckTour the USS Yorktown at night with exclusive access to closed areas and the flight deck. Hear stories of WWII sailors, maritime superstitions, and mysterious disappearances.
318 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per 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
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 years
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★Top rated
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 French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic Sights
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Likely to sell out
Charleston French Quarter Food Tour: Walking Tastings & Historic SightsSavor Charleston’s French Quarter with a walking food tour: taste shrimp & grits, she-crab soup, and more as you stroll past iconic landmarks. Includes tastings & local guide.
271 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 227per 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 Ghost and Bar Tour: Brews with Haunted History
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Likely to sell out
Charleston Ghost and Bar Tour: Brews with Haunted HistoryWalk past graveyards and haunted alleyways in Charleston with a local guide, stop at two bars for drinks and appetizers.
215 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
Wed–Fri
20:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 32per 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
17
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl: Speakeasy Sagas Tour
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Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl: Speakeasy Sagas TourTwo-hour guided tour through Charleston's 1920s bootlegger history, stopping at four hand-picked pubs where you order modern cocktails (not included).
211 reviews
4.51★
Duration
2h
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Charleston: Women's History Walking Tour & Rainbow Row
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Charleston: Women's History Walking Tour & Rainbow RowCharleston women's history walking tour covers St. Philip's Church, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Rainbow Row, and Nathaniel Russell House. 2-hour guided walk.
203 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour: 4 Tastings
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Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour: 4 TastingsTaste four courses across Upper King Street's innovative restaurants with a city-certified guide on a 2.5-hour walking tour.
201 reviews
4.54★
Duration
2h 30m
Sat
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per 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
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: Food & History Tour with 4-Course Dining
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Food & History Tour with 4-Course DiningCharleston's Tastes Through Time tour pairs four courses at top restaurants with local history. Includes City Market, 1680 church, and VIP service. Half-day, small groups.
185 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour & Behind-the-Scenes
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Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour & Behind-the-ScenesVisit 13 Outer Banks filming spots across Charleston and Mount Pleasant in a luxury SUV. Three-hour tour includes snacks, water, and stories from a background actor.
185 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Charleston: Historical City Tour & Museum Admission
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Charleston: Historical City Tour & Museum Admission90-minute guided tour of Charleston's 300-year history with 100+ landmarks, Rainbow Row, Battery Waterfront & Charleston Museum entry included. Professional guide.
182 reviews
4.62★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Charleston: History Walking Tour with PhD Guide & Stories
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Charleston: History Walking Tour with PhD Guide & StoriesLaugh, debate, and wander Charleston’s cobblestone streets with a real historian. Includes shaded walks, dad jokes, and deep dives into Charleston’s past.
157 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 20 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Charleston: Drayton Hall 1738 Plantation & Interpreter Tour
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Charleston: Drayton Hall 1738 Plantation & Interpreter TourDrayton Hall admission with 1-hour interpreter-led tour of the 1738 plantation house. Includes grounds, galleries, African-American cemetery, and free parking. Book ahead.
152 reviews
4.59★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island Tea Garden: 35-40 Minutes
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Best value
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 Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry Tastings
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Charleston Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry TastingsTour Upper King Street in Charleston with a local guide sampling 5-6 Lowcountry dishes. 2.5 hours, small groups, starts at Charleston Museum. Seafood-focused.
135 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h 30m
Fri and Sat
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
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