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We compared all 222 experiences in South Carolina so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 222 experiences from US$ 14.50 ✓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
Myrtle Beach: Polynesian Fire Luau & Dinner Show
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Travelers' pick
Myrtle Beach: Polynesian Fire Luau & Dinner Show
2,562 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 67per 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

Top rated (10)

Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Sightings
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Travelers' pick
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed SightingsPrivate dolphin watching tour on Hilton Head Island with a licensed naturalist captain and your own boat for up to six passengers.
615 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 289per group
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
Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour: Private Boat & Sandbar Hunt
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Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour: Private Boat & Sandbar HuntPrivate boat tour on Hilton Head Island's Calibogue Sound with a Master Naturalist captain: cruise past Harbour Town Lighthouse.
132 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 429per group
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
Myrtle Beach Escape Rooms: 6 Games & Cosmic Crisis
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Myrtle Beach Escape Rooms: 6 Games & Cosmic CrisisSix themed escape rooms at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. Solve puzzles, find clues, and complete your mission in 60 minutes. Groups up to 8 players. Ages 13+.
530 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Thu
65
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per 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
Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed Sightings
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Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed SightingsSpend two hours on a private dolphin cruise in Hilton Head with a live English-speaking guide: guaranteed sightings mean your family leaves the water having seen them.
319 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 350US$ 298per group

Lowest price (10)

Beaufort: Kazoo Factory Tour & Make-Your-Own Kazoo
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Beaufort: Kazoo Factory Tour & Make-Your-Own KazooFeel the quirky side of Beaufort at the Kazoo Factory: see how kazoos are made, explore the museum, and craft your own instrument. Includes all materials.
411 reviews
4.88★
Duration
45m–1h
start times · Mon–Fri
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.50per person
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
Greenville History Walking Tour: Customized by You
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Travelers' pick
Greenville History Walking Tour: Customized by YouCustomized walking tour of Greenville history with a local guide who adjusts the route based on what interests you: textile mills, jazz history.
110 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per 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
Overnight Platform Campsite on Lynches River, South Carolina
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Overnight Platform Campsite on Lynches River, South CarolinaPaddle to a screened platform campsite on Lynches River for an overnight stay with firepit cooking and primitive facilities. Kayak rental arranged separately.
12 reviews
4.92★
Duration
20h
Every day
16:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 26per group
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow Row
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Travelers' pick
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow RowGuided walk through Charleston's French Quarter and South of Broad. See St. Philip's Church, Rainbow Row, and Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon with a local guide.
2,315 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per 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 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

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Greenville Perfume Making Workshop: Create Your Signature Scent
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New
Greenville Perfume Making Workshop: Create Your Signature ScentCreate your own fragrance in Greenville's hands-on perfume lab: blend from over 300 oils, bottle your custom scent.
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Neil Diamond Tribute Show Myrtle Beach Sing Along
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New
Neil Diamond Tribute Show Myrtle Beach Sing AlongCatch Diamond Nights, a Neil Diamond tribute starring Gil Downer at GTS Theatre in Myrtle Beach, with live hits you can sing along to and audience interaction built in.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 40m
Next departure: 11 Feb 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Sunset sailboat cruise Winyah Bay: Small group, 2 hours
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Sunset sailboat cruise Winyah Bay: Small group, 2 hoursSail Winyah Bay at sunset from Georgetown, South Carolina on a small-group cruise with a live guide. Soda, water and snacks included, maximum six guests.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 21 Aug 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
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South Carolina 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 222 experiences: 217 with free cancellation, 200 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup and 169 bookable last-minute.

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