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Charleston: Drayton Hall 1738 Plantation & Interpreter TourYou get a 1-hour guided tour of the house led by an interpreter who knows its history deeply, then self-guided access to the grounds, two galleries, a conservation lab, and an 18th-century cemetery. The ticket covers everything—parking, orientation video, all attractions—so you walk in knowing the full cost. Book ahead to lock in the 9 am slot and skip the risk of a sold-out day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the oldest preserved plantation house in America without arranging your own research or timing—the interpreter fills in the three centuries of history, and the all-inclusive ticket means you're not hunting for extra fees or deciding what's worth the add-on cost.
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 Upper King Street: Food Tour & Lowcountry TastingsYou walk Upper King Street with a local guide, stopping at five or six restaurants to sample Lowcountry dishes that define the neighborhood. The 2.5-hour pace is leisurely, the group stays small, and everything — entry, tastings, and guidance — is included. You meet at the Charleston Museum and leave knowing which restaurants are worth a return visit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand what Upper King Street is actually about without spending the whole day restaurant-hopping and deciding where to eat; the guide handles the route, the tastings are already arranged, and you leave knowing which places are worth coming back to.
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 Shores: EBike Tour to Shem Creek & Sullivan’s IslandYou’ll pedal easy from Charleston to Shem Creek Park with a local guide leading you past shrimp boats and waving neighbors, then ride marsh-side paths toward Sullivan’s Island beach community. Expect dolphin sightings if you’re lucky, plus stories about local life along the way—and plenty of salt air in your lungs.
Hilton Head: Private Sunset Sailing & Dolphin Watching TourYou’ll drift past Hilton Head’s quieter side as sails catch the evening breeze, watch for dolphins near Pinckney Island, and share a laugh or two with your captain. This private sunset sailing tour includes drinks, wildlife spotting, and easy marina pickup—leaving you with more than just photos by dusk.
Private Dolphin Sailing Tour Hilton Head: Steer the BoatA 2-hour private sailing tour on Hilton Head's Port Royal Sound aboard a monohull sailboat, where you choose how involved you get with the sailing itself. The boat heels over (a normal, thrilling tilt designed not to tip), and you can ask the captain to reduce it if you prefer a calmer ride. Soda and bottled water are included; the tour departs from the marina just minutes from the sailing grounds.Is it for me?Most Hilton Head sailing tours run on a set schedule with a crowd. This one is private—you book the boat and the captain for your group alone, so the pace and the sailing style fit what you want that afternoon, not what works for a dozen strangers.
Myrtle Beach Trolley Tour: History, Movies & Charlie’s PlaceYou’ll ride Myrtle Beach’s enclosed trolley with a local guide who shares personal stories about music legends and movie moments. Stops include Charlie’s Place Historic Site and its Green Book motel. Expect small surprises—like old neon signs or hidden murals—and time to reflect where history happened. This tour leaves you feeling both curious and oddly at home.
Charleston historic district and Middleton Place plantation tourThis 3-hour guided tour pairs a 20-minute drive through Charleston's Old and Historic District with a full visit to Middleton Place plantation, one of the area's most historic estates. Your guide is a licensed city guide with deep local knowledge; hotel pickup is included. Admission to the plantation and plantation home is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide who lived in Charleston's historic district for 30+ years weaving local stories through both the city drive and plantation visit, and prefer a small group format over a larger tour.
Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Dolphins & Skull CreekGuided kayak tour on Skull Creek in Hilton Head Island, paddling through saltwater marshlands to spot dolphins, brown pelicans, egrets, herons, osprey and bald eagles with a naturalist guide. The 90-minute outing includes about 1 hour 15 minutes on the water after loading and unloading. Single and double kayaks are available, and no paddling experience is required; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle on your own rather than watch from a boat—you operate the kayak and move at the pace the guide sets, which puts you close enough to dolphins and wading birds that you see them without binoculars. Families with children from age 6 find the shallow marshland and calm water manageable even without prior paddling experience.
Charleston Farm-to-Table Food Tour: Cook with a ChefThis 2.5-hour farm-to-table tour in Charleston starts at a neighborhood market where you handpick seasonal local produce, then moves through the historic TwoBoroughs neighborhood and Upper King Street with a city-certified guide before ending at a local restaurant where a chef prepares a multi-course meal from your selections. Dietary restrictions must be reported 36 hours ahead; vegan, dairy and soy restrictions cannot be fully accommodated, and the tour is not recommended for children under 8.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, this tour fits into a free afternoon or a morning you want to spend eating instead of sightseeing—you're not rushing between ten stops, and you're not sitting through a long class. The meal is the point, and the neighborhood walk is what frames it.
Charleston: Hands-On Cooking Class in Historic French QuarterYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a 19th-century Charleston kitchen, guided by a Lowcountry chef through three classic Southern recipes. Expect laughter over floury hands, stories behind every bite, and time to savor your own creations with local coffee or tea. If you’re craving connection — not just cooking tips — this is where you’ll find it.
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.
Folly Beach: Stand-Up Paddleboard & Dolphin Eco TourYou arrive 15 minutes early, get a 15-minute ground school on the sand, then paddle for two hours on calm flatwater while your guide points out dolphins and native birds. At low tide you swim off a private beach. All gear, the lifeguard-certified instructor, and a group photo are included; you bring water shoes and sunscreen.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try paddleboarding without renting gear separately or navigating the estuary on your own — the guide handles the route, the wildlife spotting, and the timing around the tide, which is what makes a calm two-hour paddle actually possible.
Charleston: Custom Perfume Workshop & Tijon Fragrance ClassYou’ll blend your own signature scent at Tijon’s Charleston perfume lab with guidance from friendly locals. Mix oils from an array of vials, learn quirky stories behind each fragrance note, and take home your custom bottle along with small gifts. The experience lingers long after — every spritz brings back that creative spark.
Jet Boat Ride Myrtle Beach: 360 Spins and High-Speed ManeuversA 1-hour jet boat ride on the Thrillseeker in Myrtle Beach combines three levels of speed and maneuvers, from a no-wake zone departure to high-speed runs down the intracoastal waterway and precision spins in the final stretch. Life jackets are provided; the captain and first mate brief you on safety and point out local sightseeing landmarks during the slower sections. The ride is set to a rock-and-roll soundtrack.Is it for me?One hour is short enough to fit into a half-day itinerary, but long enough to build from a slow departure through two speed phases and into the full maneuver section—so you get all three levels without the ride dragging. The jet boat is the only one of its kind in North Myrtle Beach, and the precision spins and sudden stops are what set it apart from standard tour boats in the area.
Charleston Lowcountry: Angel Oak, Tea Garden & Vineyard Day TripYou’ll share tea under ancient branches at Angel Oak, taste fresh brews at Charleston Tea Garden with all-you-can-drink samples, then stroll Deep Water Vineyard for local wine tasting. Expect laughter with your guide, some quiet moments among live oaks, and maybe even new friends before heading back to Charleston.
Kayak Hilton Head Island: Dolphin and Nature TourA 2-hour kayak tour through the Broad Creek Estuary on Hilton Head Island where you paddle among bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and shorebirds in the salt marsh. The guide handles navigation and wildlife spotting while you paddle; all kayak gear is included. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the operator splits groups by age and experience level.Is it for me?You paddle the kayak yourself while the guide handles navigation and wildlife spotting, so you get the physical experience of paddling without building the route or worrying about where the dolphins are. This suits anyone who wants to be active on the water but prefers not to navigate or lead—families with kids, casual paddlers, or anyone who wants the guide to do the planning.
Hilton Head Island Sunset Dolphin Tour: Guaranteed sightingsA 90-minute sunset dolphin tour on the waterways around Hilton Head Island with a live guide and guaranteed sightings of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. The boat passes Harbourtown lighthouse, Daufuskie Island and Harbour Town Golf Links. Photos are taken on your device; drinks and snacks are available for purchase at check-in.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the dolphins without the guesswork — the guarantee means you're not paying to search the water and hope. The fixed 90 minutes and the sunset timing are built in, so the day doesn't stretch or shift.
Hilton Head Morning Dolphins & Donuts Cruise: 1.5 hoursA 1.5-hour guided boat tour departing from Palmetto Bay Marina on Hilton Head Island where you watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat while a local guide narrates the island's history and ecosystem. Fresh donuts, orange juice and bottled water are included; the tour passes Harbourtown lighthouse, Daufuskie Island and Harbour Town Golf Links. Suitable for families, couples and friends of all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guided boat tour where you sit back and listen to local knowledge while snacking on fresh donuts—no need to captain or navigate yourself.
