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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 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: Hands-On Cooking Class in Historic French Quarter
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Charleston: Hands-On Cooking Class in Historic French QuarterStep into Charleston’s French Quarter for a hands-on cooking class with a Lowcountry chef. Prepare classic Southern dishes, enjoy local coffee & tea, and share stories in a 19th-century kitchen.
123 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Fri
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Charleston historic district and Middleton Place plantation tour
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Charleston historic district and Middleton Place plantation tourCharleston's Old and Historic District tour includes Middleton Place plantation home and America's earliest formal gardens with a licensed guide and hotel pickup.
123 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Magnolia Plantation Day Tour from Charleston with Transport
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Travelers' pick
Magnolia Plantation Day Tour from Charleston with TransportVisit Magnolia Plantation on a day tour from Charleston with guided house tour, Nature Train or Wildlife Boat Tour, and six miles of trails to explore.
121 reviews
4.59★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour: Cook with a Chef
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Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour: Cook with a ChefPick seasonal produce at a Charleston market, then watch a chef transform your selections into a multi-course meal on this 2.5-hour farm-to-table tour.
119 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h–3h
Thu and Fri
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Charleston: Custom Perfume Workshop & Tijon Fragrance Class
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Custom Perfume Workshop & Tijon Fragrance ClassBlend your own perfume in Charleston with Tijon’s hands-on fragrance class. Includes all materials, a bottle of your scent, and small local gifts to take home.
116 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Lowcountry tour Charleston: Angel Oak, tea farm, vineyard
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Lowcountry tour Charleston: Angel Oak, tea farm, vineyardTour three Lowcountry landmarks in one day: a 500-year-old live oak, America's only tea farm with all-you-can-drink tastings, and a vineyard stroll.
113 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Tue–Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Private Horse & Carriage Tour Charleston: Historic City Market
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Private Horse & Carriage Tour Charleston: Historic City MarketPrivate horse and carriage tour of Charleston starting at the Historic City Market with a professional guide and driver for up to 4 people.
105 reviews
4.82★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
Private Sailing Charter Charleston Harbor: 2.5-Hour Sunset Sail
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Private Sailing Charter Charleston Harbor: 2.5-Hour Sunset SailPrivate 2.5-hour Charleston Harbor sailing tour for up to 6 guests. Sail past Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge with an experienced captain.
96 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 500per group
Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin Tour
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Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin TourFeel the breeze on a private Charleston sailing tour: see dolphins, historic forts, and the Battery with soft drinks included. Departs downtown with local crew.
87 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 525per group
Charleston Walking Tour with Local Author Liz Butler
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Charleston Walking Tour with Local Author Liz ButlerWalk Charleston's cobblestone streets and alleyways with a tenth-generation Charlestonian and award-winning author.
85 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Sunday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Magnolia Plantation Tour Charleston: 3 Guided Experiences
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Likely to sell out
Magnolia Plantation Tour Charleston: 3 Guided ExperiencesFull-day Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston with round-trip van transport, house tour, nature train ride and Slavery to Freedom tour.
81 reviews
4.65★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Charleston Ghost Tour: 10 Stories & Ghost Equipment Night Walk
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Charleston Ghost Tour: 10 Stories & Ghost Equipment Night WalkFeel the chills on Charleston’s original ghost tour with 10 unique stories, real ghost-detecting equipment, and a passionate guide. Small groups, includes gear.
78 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun
20:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & Baklava
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Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets & BaklavaWalk downtown Charleston with a local guide sampling beignets, baklava, chocolate clusters, ice cream.
67 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per 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 Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse View
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Charleston Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse ViewCruise Charleston's salt marshes for 90 minutes to spot Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins and explore Morris Island's uninhabited beach near the historic lighthouse.
65 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Charleston Lowcountry Tour: 12 Stops Beyond Downtown
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Charleston Lowcountry Tour: 12 Stops Beyond DowntownFull-day Charleston tour visiting 12 Lowcountry sites in a small group of up to 8, including Morris Island Lighthouse, Angel Oak Tree.
57 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h 30m
Mon–Wed
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Private Charleston Historic Tour: Beyond Rainbow Row to Mt. Pleasant
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Private Charleston Historic Tour: Beyond Rainbow Row to Mt. PleasantPrivate half-day tour of Charleston's historic sites including the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, and Mt. Pleasant's Old Village with your own guide.
49 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Charleston Small Group City Tour: Rainbow Row & Historic Sites
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Travelers' pick
Charleston Small Group City Tour: Rainbow Row & Historic SitesSmall-group Charleston city tour with a local guide exploring Rainbow Row, The Battery, historic churches and cobblestone streets in a climate-controlled van over 1.5 hours.
39 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Charleston's Strong Women of the South History Tour
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Charleston's Strong Women of the South History TourCharleston's women built the city. Tour their homes and stories with a live guide, including the Philip Simmons House and Halsey Gallery.
29 reviews
4.66★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
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