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Charleston Horse & Carriage Tour: 30 blocks of history★ 4.82 (10,943) · 1h
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Charleston Walking Tour: 2 Hours Through French Quarter★ 4.91 (6,958) · 2h
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Charleston: Haunted Horse Carriage Tour & Dungeon After Dark★ 4.73 (4,321) · 40m
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Fort Sumter Tour from Charleston: Ferry, Museum & Civil War Site★ 4.56 (3,888) · 2h 15mUS$ 43View ›
Charleston: Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour & Historic District★ 4.81 (3,809) · 1hUS$ 50View ›
Charleston Ghost Tour & 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard★ 4.61 (2,916) · 1h 30mUS$ 36View ›
Charleston: Historic Alleyways & Rainbow Row Walking Tour★ 4.90 (2,653) · 2hUS$ 34View ›
Myrtle Beach: Polynesian Fire Luau & Dinner Show★ 4.64 (2,511) · 2hUS$ 67View ›
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & Wildlife★ 4.94 (2,375) · 2h 30mUS$ 56View ›
Charleston Food Tour: 7+ Tastings Through French Quarter History★ 4.88 (2,344) · 3hUS$ 89View ›Top rated (10)
Hilton Head: Private Dolphin Tour & Calibogue Sound WildlifeYou’ll feel Hilton Head’s wild side on this private dolphin tour—watch dolphins swim beside your boat, spot rays or manatees if you’re lucky, and hear stories from your local guide as you pass Harbourtown Lighthouse and Daufuskie Island. It’s personal, unhurried, and full of those small moments that stay with you long after.
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: 2 hours, 350 yearsYou walk 2 hours through downtown Charleston with an experienced guide who covers 350 years of the city's history—from the oldest churches and graveyards to the slave market and the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. The tour includes stops at Rainbow Row, the Nathaniel Russell House, and several colonial-era churches, with no separate entry fees. You'll need moderate fitness to walk the route comfortably, and the guide tells the full story, not just the pretty parts.Is it for me?Right for you if you want to understand Charleston's real history—not just its appearance—and you're comfortable walking for 2 hours at a moderate pace through downtown streets. The guide does the research; you just show up and listen.
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour & Four Corners of LawYou’ll meet your certified guide right at City Hall and start weaving through Charleston’s oldest streets—think pre-Revolutionary homes, quiet alleys, and corners where history actually happened. Expect small surprises: locals chatting on porches, church bells echoing down cobblestones, stories that stick with you after you leave. You’ll walk away feeling like you’ve touched something real here.
Charleston: Private Photo Session at Rainbow Row & WaterfrontYou’ll wander through Charleston’s most iconic spots with a local photographer who makes you feel comfortable from the start. Expect candid moments along Rainbow Row, laughter under live oaks at The Battery, and real smiles by Waterfront Park’s fountain. Leave with professional photos — but also memories of small details you might’ve missed otherwise.
Hilton Head: Private Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour & Dolphin SpottingYou’ll set out from Hilton Head on a private boat with your own Master Captain guiding you through Calibogue Sound. Comb Mile Isle’s rare sandbar for shells and shark teeth while spotting wild dolphins nearby. Your guide shares stories about local wildlife and helps identify your finds—plus there’s plenty of time to just wander barefoot on wet sand before heading back.
Charleston walking tour Civil War sites with history professorA historical walking tour of Charleston led by a Ph.D. historian from The Citadel, limited to 12 people and lasting three hours. The guide draws on thousands of hours of primary-source research to connect the sites — Fort Sumter, the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, St. Michael's Church, the Heyward-Washington House — to the events that shaped the nation. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a guide who draws on archival research to connect historical events across sites, rather than standard talking points—the smaller group size lets that depth happen without rushing.
Charleston Food History Tour with Cooking Class: Chef-LedA 90-minute food history walking tour through Charleston's historic district, followed by a cooking demonstration and three-course lunch with wine pairings at Bistro a Vin, led by Chef Forrest Parker—South Carolina's only certified chef tour guide. The tour covers 400 years of culinary influence, including lesser-known sites where enslaved cooks shaped the Lowcountry's defining flavors. You leave with copies of Chef Forrest's recipes and the knowledge of how to prepare them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Charleston's food actually came to be, not just taste it—the walking part and the cooking part work together to show you the history and then teach you the technique in the same morning.
Myrtle Beach Escape Rooms: 6 Games & Cosmic CrisisYou and your team enter a locked room with one hour to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete your mission before time runs out. A game guide briefs you beforehand and helps if you get stuck. Choose from six themed escape rooms, including the newest Cosmic Crisis, then debrief and take photos after. The whole experience takes about two hours, and Broadway at the Beach restaurants are steps away.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a puzzle challenge that requires talking to each other and thinking together — the locked room and the clock are what force the teamwork that makes it work.
Charleston: Private Yacht Charter, BYOB & Dolphin SightingYou’ll sail past Charleston’s historic skyline on your private yacht charter, with BYOB drinks in hand and dolphins sometimes swimming alongside. See Fort Sumter from the water and catch sunset under Ravenel Bridge. With a local crew taking care of details, you’ll have space to relax or celebrate — just bring your favorite people.
Charleston: Pirate Adventure Cruise for Kids & FamiliesYou’ll step aboard a real wooden pirate ship in Charleston harbor, where kids get their own pirate names and join a lively crew for a treasure hunt. Battle Sneaky Pete with water cannons, belt out sea shanties, and explore creeks along the Ashley River—all guided by locals who know how to make families laugh. It’s messy fun you’ll remember long after your shoes dry.
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Beaufort: Kazoo Factory Tour & Make-Your-Own KazooYou’ll laugh your way through Beaufort’s Kazoo Factory as guides show you how these quirky instruments come to life—from assembly lines to antique displays—before you make your own kazoo to keep. Expect hands-on moments, local stories, and plenty of cheerful noise that sticks with you long after you leave.
Charleston Water Taxi: Harbor Cruise & Dolphin SightingsYou board the water taxi at the Maritime Center and ride hourly between Charleston Waterfront Park and Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, with frequent dolphin sightings along the way. The all-day pass costs $14, service runs 9am to 7:30pm, and you can hop on and off as many times as you want. No reservations needed—just show up and catch the next boat.Is it for me?This works best if you want to move between downtown Charleston and Patriots Point without renting a car or paying for a standard tour—the all-day pass and hourly schedule let you explore at your own pace and catch dolphins without committing to a fixed itinerary.
Greenville History Walking Tour: Customized by YouA one-hour walking tour of Greenville's history led by a local guide who customizes every stop based on your interests — textile mills, speakeasies, Civil War sites, jazz history and the people who shaped the city. The guide grew up in Greenville and reads about the area daily, so you get insights visitors from outside the region simply don't have. All stops are optional; if you want to change direction mid-walk, you do.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to learn Greenville's real history from someone who grew up here — not a scripted tour, but a conversation that goes where you want it to go. The guide adjusts on the fly, so you're never stuck following a fixed path.
Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island Tea Garden: 35-40 MinutesA trolley tour on Wadmalaw Island near Charleston takes 35–40 minutes through the only tea garden in North America, with a live English-speaking guide and the founder's recorded narration. The route passes hundreds of thousands of tea bushes across multiple acres, then stops at the greenhouse where you step off to see how new tea plants are propagated. Service animals are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat.Is it for me?Pick this if you're without a car—the trolley departs from the plantation itself and includes a greenhouse stop where you walk among the plants, so you see the tea operation hands-on rather than from a distance.
Charleston: Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam MooreYou’ll walk Charleston’s oldest streets with Adam Moore as your guide, hearing chilling ghost stories outside places like Poogan’s Porch and St. Philip’s Church cemetery. Expect laughs mixed with goosebumps in a small group setting where every detail feels personal — from ghost photos to tales of buried secrets. It’s more than just scary stories; it stays with you.
Charleston Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Harbor ViewsA two-hour guided walking tour through Charleston's historic districts covers the French Quarter, South of Broad, and the Battery waterfront, with stops at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Rainbow Row, St. Michael's Church, the Nathaniel Russell House garden, and views of Fort Sumter across Charleston Harbor. The guide discusses architecture, religious history, and Charleston's role in the American Revolution and Civil War. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?You move through four distinct neighborhoods—French Quarter, South of Broad, the Nathaniel Russell House garden, and the Battery—with a guide who connects the architecture and stories across Charleston's history as one continuous narrative rather than isolated landmarks.
Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise: Open-Air Boat with 360° ViewsThe Sea Racer Dolphin Tours boat departs from Big M Casino waterfront dock in Little River, South Carolina, for a two-hour narrated cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway and Little River inlet. You'll search for bottlenose dolphins, leatherback sea turtles, bald eagles and ospreys from an open deck with 360-degree views, aboard a large stable boat certified for 128 passengers with a restroom and room to move around. All fees and taxes are included; a live English-speaking guide narrates the route.Is it for me?The open-air design and 360-degree views set this boat apart from enclosed cabins, so you're not watching dolphins through a window—you're standing on the deck where the light and the water surround you. The restroom and stable platform make a two-hour cruise comfortable for families with young children and for anyone who wants to stay on deck the whole time without worrying about the ride.
Charleston History Tour: Small Groups & Alleyways with Local GuideYou walk through nine stops across Charleston's oldest neighborhoods — from the 1713 Powder Magazine to Rainbow Row and Waterfront Park — with a licensed history guide who leads every tour himself and keeps groups under 10 people. You enter one historic building, hear detailed stories instead of surface facts, and move at a pace that lets questions happen. Bring comfortable walking shoes and water; the tour runs mornings and takes about two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want Charleston's real history — not the condensed version — and prefer walking with a small group where you can actually ask questions and hear the guide over the sound of your own footsteps.
Charleston: Historic Walking Tour French Quarter & Rainbow RowYou walk through downtown Charleston's two most historic neighborhoods in two hours with a guide who knows the city's long, complicated past. You see Rainbow Row, St. Philip's Church, the Old Exchange, and the oldest house in the city, and you learn why each one matters. No entry fees are included, so you're viewing exteriors and getting context you'd miss alone. Bring water and comfortable shoes, and arrive five minutes early.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Charleston's history and layout without arranging their own route or paying for multiple entry fees — the guide's context is what turns a walk into a story, and the two-hour frame fits between other plans.
Charleston: Historic District Walking Tour & Rainbow RowYou walk through Charleston's Historic District with a licensed local guide for two hours, starting at City Hall and moving through the French Quarter and South of Broad. You see Rainbow Row, St. Michael's Church, the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, and the Battery, learning the city's founding story and architecture along the way. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, so book it if you want the main landmarks and their histories without arranging a guide yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Charleston's main historic landmarks and learn their stories in one focused walk without arranging a guide separately—the two-hour frame fits the core district and keeps the pace steady enough for all fitness levels.
