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Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour & Boat Ride from Hilton Head
Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour & Boat Ride from Hilton Head★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (1,172)4h 30mYou take a boat from Shelter Cove Marina to the undeveloped side of Daufuskie Island, where a historian guides you by golf cart through historic sites tied to Native American, European, and Gullah history. The boat ride itself includes wildlife stops and water views of neighboring islands. Bottled water and a cooler are provided; the full experience takes 4.5 hours and does not include a meal stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Lowcountry history through the people and places that shaped it, without arranging your own boat access to an island that's only reachable by water — the structured timing and historian guide mean you get the full story in one morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 135View ›
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge views
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (1,109)2hA 2-hour sunset cruise on Charleston harbor aboard a USCG-certified 45-foot catamaran, passing Fort Sumter, the Battery and under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The captain and mate are on hand to answer questions, but there's no formal narration — you watch the water, the steeples silhouetted against the sky, and dolphins and shore birds moving through the channels. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. All taxes and fees are included.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and Charleston's skyline from the water without a formal script — the open deck and captain's availability let you focus on whatever catches your eye, whether that's the sunset hitting the steeples or a pod of dolphins moving through the channel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 60View ›
Charleston Water Taxi: Harbor Cruise & Dolphin Sightings
Charleston Water Taxi: Harbor Cruise & Dolphin Sightings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (1,085)1h–11hYou 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 $14, service runs 9am to 7:30pm, and you can hop on and off as many times as you want. No reservations needed—just show up and catch the next boat.Is it for me?This works best if you want to move between downtown Charleston and Patriots Point without renting a car or paying for a standard tour—the all-day pass and hourly schedule let you explore at your own pace and catch dolphins without committing to a fixed itinerary.Instant confirmationBest valueInfants freefromUS$ 17View ›
Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins
Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (1,022)2hYou paddle a foot-steered kayak through Charleston's Folly Creek marshes for two hours with a local guide, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, wading birds and pelicans. The tour includes all equipment, a safety briefing, and a small-group pace that lets you actually absorb the ecosystem. Arrive 15 minutes before departure from the private launch on Bowens Island.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Charleston's marsh ecosystem and wildlife without arranging your own boat or guide—the small-group format and local knowledge are what turn a paddle into an actual encounter with the estuary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 54View ›
Myrtle Beach: Motown Tribute Show & Diana Ross Hits
Myrtle Beach: Motown Tribute Show & Diana Ross Hits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (1,017)2hYou get a two-hour evening of live Motown performances—Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, and a dozen more—without arranging tickets separately or worrying about what's included. Doors open early so you're not rushed, all fees are built in, and the theatre handles the logistics. Just show up before the curtain goes up.Is it for me?Book this if you want an evening of live Motown without arranging separate tickets or worrying about what's covered—the price is fixed, the doors open early, and the theatre handles the rest. Just plan to arrive before showtime closes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −65%fromUS$ 64View ›
Charleston Food History Tour with Cooking Class: Chef-Led
Charleston Food History Tour with Cooking Class: Chef-Led★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (993)4hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 250View ›
Charleston: Small Group Ghost Walk & Haunted Graveyards Tour
Charleston: Small Group Ghost Walk & Haunted Graveyards Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (971)1h 30mYou’ll walk Charleston’s haunted mile after dark with just twelve people and a local guide who knows every alley’s story. Feel goosebumps by graveyards and dungeons as real tales of pirates, lost lovers, and duels unfold around you. It’s not just history — you’ll sense something in the air long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston: Tram ride & gardens
Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston: Tram ride & gardens★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (915)4h 30mThis 4.5-hour guided tour of Magnolia Plantation departs from Charleston with round-trip air-conditioned coach transport and includes admission, a narrated tram ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens, and a guided walk through the plantation's Romantic Garden. The tour covers nearly 600 acres where you'll see alligators, egrets, herons and turtles, plus a 30-minute tour of the historic home. Arrive 15 minutes before departure; moderate walking is required and the tour is not recommended for children under 3.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the plantation grounds and swamps without driving yourself—the coach transport and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you building it. The tram ride is the core of the experience, so choose this one if you want to cover the 600 acres and spot wildlife without walking the entire property.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 96View ›
Charleston: Walking Food Tour with Grits, Pralines & BBQ
Charleston: Walking Food Tour with Grits, Pralines & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (898)2h 30mYou’ll walk Charleston’s historic streets with a local guide, tasting everything from creamy stone ground grits to sticky pralines and tangy Lowcountry barbeque. Expect laughter over fried green tomatoes, stories from locals in the French Quarter, and small surprises at every stop. If you love food tours that feel like wandering with friends, this one lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 111View ›
Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise: Open-Air Boat with 360° Views
Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise: Open-Air Boat with 360° Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (794)2hThe 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 25View ›
Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure: Water Cannon Battle
Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure: Water Cannon Battle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (738)1h 30mA 90-minute pirate ship adventure on Hilton Head Island where kids get outfitted with tattoos, face paint and pirate names, then board the Black Sparrow to search for treasure and battle Stinky Pete with water cannons. The guide leads the whole crew through singing, dancing and surprises, and every pirate gets a share of booty to take home. Live guide in English.Is it for me?The boat departs from the dock on Hilton Head Island with no car needed, which settles the logistics for families staying elsewhere on the island or without transportation. The whole crew stays together for 90 minutes, so siblings and cousins don't split up, and every kid leaves with a prize.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 48View ›
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: Hidden Courtyards & Churches
Rainbow Row Walking Tour Charleston: Hidden Courtyards & Churches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (724)2hYou walk through Charleston's historic district for two hours with a guide who knows the stories behind the cobblestones, iron gates, and colorful houses. You see Rainbow Row, the Waterfront Battery with views of Fort Sumter, hidden courtyards, and 18th-century architecture, plus entry to the Powder Magazine Museum. The pace is unhurried, and you finish with a real sense of how the city was actually laid out and lived in.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Charleston's layout and history on foot without arranging their own route—the two-hour pace and included museum entry mean you see the main sites without rushing or paying separately as you go.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 41View ›
Beaufort History Movie Tour by Golf Cart: 300 Years
Beaufort History Movie Tour by Golf Cart: 300 Years★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (658)1hThis 1-hour guided tour of Beaufort travels by 8-passenger Yamaha golf cart through the town's historic neighborhoods, stopping at or passing sites tied to 300 years of history—from Spanish and French exploration through the Civil War to the Hollywood films shot here. A live guide narrates the story while you ride past antebellum homes, plantations, and the specific locations where Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, and The Great Santini were filmed. The tour includes transport and a guide speaking English, Spanish, or French; maximum group size is five people per cart.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Beaufort's history and movie sites in one hour while seated—choose the self-guided walk instead if you prefer to stop and linger at individual locations.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −60%fromUS$ 38View ›
Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach: Live Tribute Shows
Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach: Live Tribute Shows★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (633)2hYou get admission to a live tribute show with a full band and professional dancers, no backing tracks or pre-recorded elements. The theater sits at Broadway at the Beach, so parking and dining are nearby. The show rotates its lineup seasonally, and you sit close enough to see the details. Book ahead to confirm which tribute acts are performing during your visit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a live tribute show with a full band and dancers in an intimate theater setting without traveling far from Myrtle Beach's main entertainment district — the central location and live-music format are what make it different from a typical concert venue.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −42%fromUS$ 53View ›
Myrtle Beach: Charles Bach Magic Show & Meet-and-Greet
Myrtle Beach: Charles Bach Magic Show & Meet-and-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (632)1h 30mYou watch 90 minutes of grand illusions and comedy from a magician who performed for years in Las Vegas, then meet him for a photo after the show ends. Tickets are held at the box office, and the show rotates seasonally—Christmas magic in winter, Halloween illusions in fall. The theater is intimate and fully accessible except for balcony stairs.Is it for me?Book this if you want live theater-quality magic without traveling to Las Vegas—the intimacy of a small theater where every seat has a real view is what makes a former Caesars Palace performer's illusions land differently than they would in a large venue.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −36%fromUS$ 42View ›
Huntington Beach: Segway Wildlife Tour & Atalaya Castle Entry
Huntington Beach: Segway Wildlife Tour & Atalaya Castle Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (628)1h 30m–2hYou’ll roll through Huntington Beach State Park on a Segway with a local guide, spotting alligators along the lake and peeking in on loggerhead turtles at the Environmental Education Center. Afterward, wander Atalaya Castle’s echoing halls at your own pace. The mix of quiet wildlife moments and oddball history sticks with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Hilton Head: Private Dolphin Tour & Calibogue Sound Wildlife
Hilton Head: Private Dolphin Tour & Calibogue Sound Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (606)1h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 289View ›
Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Historic District & Movie Sites
Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Historic District & Movie Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (600)1h 15mA 1.15-hour minibus tour of Beaufort's historic district on Port Royal Island, with a professional local guide narrating the architecture, Civil War history and Hollywood film sites visible from the van. The tour covers Old Point and The Bluff, where antebellum houses and churches line the streets. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the van is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas accommodating mobility devices.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Beaufort's historic architecture and Old Point from a vehicle rather than on foot, so you can cover more ground without walking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −65%fromUS$ 37View ›
Charleston: Dark Hauntings Walking Tour & Customizable Stops
Charleston: Dark Hauntings Walking Tour & Customizable Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (582)1h 30mYou walk through Charleston's oldest neighborhoods and choose which hauntings to explore—a graveyard, a hotel, a restaurant, or hidden alleyways—based on what interests you. A local storyteller leads the 90-minute tour, tailoring the stops and stories to your preferences. No two tours are the same, and you're never rushed through a location.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Charleston's ghost stories at your own pace and choose what you're curious about—the fixed route tours don't offer that choice, and this one does.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Hilton Head: America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Sail & Crew Experience
Hilton Head: America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Sail & Crew Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (572)1h 30mYou’ll step onto Hilton Head’s Stars & Stripes yacht, help raise sails with friendly crew, and watch Harbour Town Lighthouse fade into low-country views. Feel wind in your face, try your hand at crewing (or just relax), and share laughs with locals—all in one 90-minute sail that leaves you wanting more.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
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