2026 Charleston Activities Guide

description: The golden hour of sunset is our prime booking time for a private charter! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an exclusive adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests in search of an intimate and...

description: Available for our Public Boat Tours or Private Cruises

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: * Tour in comfort and safety as we show you the beauty of the Holy City. Let us do the driving and relax as 300 years of history passes by your window. * Our live guide will escort you...

description: Rate Adults (13+) $50 Children (Ages 12 and under) $32 Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time. There is a 25% upcharge for...

description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours *(2.5 Hours w/House Tour)* Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About The objective of this program is for students to better understand the life...

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates Private Tours: $100 per person About This private one-of-a-kind experience invites your group to gather at twilight in the magnificent Lenhardt Garden at Drayton Hall...

duration: 1 hour cancellation_summary: Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic...

duration: 2, 3 and 4 Hour Availabilities cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days, a 50% refund will be issued. There is...

meeting_point: The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory, 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: One of the Charleston region’s most iconic events, the Center’s annual benefit fundraiser is an unforgettable evening where guests embrace...

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email [email protected] Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like...

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Brew Boat group_size: max 18 description: Enjoy a relaxed, scenic private cruise with your group while sipping your favorite beverages and taking in gorgeous views. The experience is led by...

duration: 1.5 Hours • An evening of morbid delights! meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 13 description: About Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s...

duration: 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Maximum 26 people pricing: Friday and Saturday: 1-9ppl $925.00 10-18ppl $1025.00 19-26ppl $1125.00 Sunday thru Thursday: 1-9ppl...

description: Take it slow on our relaxing harbor cruise! Rates **Per Hour** $200 Duration 4 or 6 Hours About Experience the low country coast in the most special way with friends, family, or that favorite someone. Seeing Charleston, SC...

duration: 2hr to 3hr cancellation_summary: Full refund for cancellations made 30+ days in advance. in the event of dangerous weather conditions, the captain reserves the right to cancel the cruise up to 1 hour before departure. In that case...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Curated Charleston description: Step back in time and discover the magic of Charleston on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your interests. As you stroll the cobblestone streets and waterfront lanes...

description: Experience the historic Drayton Hall! Duration Approximately 3 Hours 45 Minutes About Built in 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is located on the Ashley River about 15 miles outside of downtown Charleston. It is one of the best...

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the...

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, South Carolina description: Have A Personal Guide Through The Charleston, SC Streets. Find Great Spots & Then Finish The Tour Till You Want Them Picked Up. Duration 2 or 4 Hours ... You Choose & We'll Guide ...

duration: 4 Hours description: Join professional photographer and tour leader Colin Hocking, LRPS, as he shares with you the tips, tools, and thoughts of how to elevate your photography from that of a casual ‘shooter’ to one that makes every...

description: Bringing that Folly Beach Personality to Downtown! Rates **Three Hour Private Cruise - Up to 12 People** - $1,200 *$75 each additional Person; Up to 20 total* About The Charleston Harbor is a magical and historic place filled...

description: It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 50 River Landing Drive group_size: 18 description: Walk along Drum Island as you search for Sharks Teeth! Water provided. Bring hats, sunscreen, a small container for your shark teeth and snacks. what_is_included...

description: Ride/Walk the African American story tour! Duration Two Hours About **PM ONLY** More of the untold contributions of the African Americans, known as the “Gullah People”. Let's continue to peek beneath the...

description: Duration 2 Hours About Join us for an afternoon of live music under the Drayton Hall oaks. Guests will have the opportunity to to enjoy a glass of wine or beer while while they stroll the grounds. Included in your ticket is the...

duration: 6.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Magnolia Plantation is one of Charleston’s oldest and most spectacular plantations. It is an incredibly beautiful and historical site that...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Max of 6 Passengers description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Add Additional hours $275/hr Afternoon Charters A great way to experience sailing and to see the...

meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 description: It's Tiki Time! Hop aboard The Friki Tiki and pregrame with us on this 90 minute party cruise with a live DJ! Bring your favorite drinks, and we'll keep them ice-cold in our coolers...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 100 Meeting St. Charleston, SC min_age: 12 description: Charleston’s two biggest passions are food and history. We combine those two passions as you transport yourself through time on our unique tour where you...

duration: 2 to 8 hour charter options meeting_point: Island Boat Rentals and Charter • 50 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (North Dock) min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 15 people pricing: 2 hrs minimum for a Private Charter. 1-9 Guests is...

description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on a luxurious journey across Charleston’s beautiful waters with our signature daytime Charleston harbor...

meeting_point: Festival Hall description: Celebrate the opening night of The Charleston Show at the exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Festival Hall in downtown Charleston, SC! Duration 2 Hours About Enjoy a remarkable...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Choose our Slavery and Freedom Tour or Ghost Walking Tour! Duration Varies! About Our Slavery and Freedom Tour and Charleston Ghost Walking Tour are offered by special request and then opened to...

duration: 6 minutes meeting_point: 601 Washington Street New Richmond, Ohio 45157 group_size: Maximum 3 people pricing: $70 per person description: A scenic flight over Lake Murray. check_in_details: We will try to get you as close to your booked...

duration: 2.5-3 hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC description: Come aboard the Charleston Princess for a...

meeting_point: Bowens Island, SC description: Nothing says summer like watching fireworks from the seat of a kayak! Join us on the beautiful Folly Creek for a relaxing sunset tour that includes wildlife viewing, scenic marsh, and a breathtaking...

description: Come smash! **All items are subject to approval from Mad Smash staff** Duration 10 mins. About Bring your own box of clean glass and/or electronics and get 10 full minutes of smashing! You get to do your damage and we will...

description: Step back in time with colonial games and hands-on learning, meet our archaeologists and explore some of our most remarkable discoveries, visit our current excavation site, a late 1600s well and take self-guided tours of Drayton Hall...

duration: 3 cancellation_summary: Cancellations within 24 hours will be issued a 50% refund. Customer who do not show up for their trip will not be issued a refund. meeting_point: Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp group_size: 6 description: Start your day with a...

description: *Leasing our dance/movement studios gives you the space you need to practice and perform at your best!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $40.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes meeting_point: Tour Charleston Headquarters at Buxton Books description: Professor Damon Fordham's 5-Star walking tour weaves together his talents as an historian, educator, published author, and story-teller. *Ages 6...

meeting_point: 112 N Market St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: No experience needed! Our friendly artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process and you will leave with a one-of-a-kind work of art! Your own masterpiece! Benne's...

description: Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures on a unique solar eclipse experience by water. This is the last chance South Carolina has to see a solar eclipse until 2044! Charters depart from our Flagship location on Bowens Island. Captain...

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Revival, 162 East Bay Street min_age: 21 group_size: 8 accessibility: wheelchair accessible pricing: Prices start at $200 per person. Maximum booking size of 8 people. If you have more than 8 people, please contact...

description: About One day rentals. Return same day before close.

description: Duration 6 Hours About Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard equipment like two live release and one bait well, dual...

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Maximum 28 people description: Our tours focus on the vast contributions of the enslaved Africans brought to the South Carolina low country. The language, the food, the music and the customs. We highlight their history...

description: Enjoy a day on the water on the Sun Catcher Tritoon! Duration: Full Day (8 Hours) - 7 Day Rentals *Half Day available upon request* About: Enjoy a full day on your private boat rental. Included on board: - Coast Guard...

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: $34-$38 adults $24-$26 children 4-11 Children under 4 are free (lap riders) description: See the best of Charleston on a relaxed...

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $595 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About 6 Hour Lake Jocassee Boat Tour Includes includes all major...

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston, SC description: 3 Hour Paranormal Investigation at The Dewees House Duration 3 hours About Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure through Charleston's haunted history? Join...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Come experience our unique Hydro spin class! Feel the rhythm, ride the waves! This high energy...

description: *Journey 25 miles from land!* ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $1200 *The price includes the first 4 people. ___________________________________ Duration 8...

duration: 3 Hour Private Charter Test cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days, a 50% refund will be issued. There is no...

duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC min_age: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: 49 description...

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC description: Join our captain for 3 hour or 4 hour inshore fishing as we travel surrounding saltwater estuaries and tidal flats to experience fishing the Lowcountry. Red Drum (redfish/ spot...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Watch a gorgeous Charleston sunset while enjoying this...

description: *Take the perfect photos in the Mayfair Photography Studios!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $30.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

meeting_point: 2020 Egret Ln. Charleston, SC 29414 (*New Pick up Location!) description: Enjoy painting from the comfort of your own home! ___ Choose from 10 paintings available for Pick-Up & Paint Kits! Or a blank kit is also available...

description: *Come enjoy a beautiful Murrells inlet sunset while you catch dinner! * ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $400 *The price includes the first 2 people, each additional person is $50.* **The...

duration: 2 Hours description: Sail Charleston as the light transforms the city and its surroundings. All non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are complimentary. Cameras are absolutely necessary, as you won't want to miss a moment!

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 16 people pricing: * Private charter (Monday–Thursday): $675 * Private charter (Friday–Sunday): $725 description: Enjoy a relaxed, social cruise aboard a pedal boat with friends for an...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Maritime Center: 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: Charleston Airshow Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels Day: Saturday, May 2 Time: 12:30pm The Charleston Airshow is a thrilling aerial event...

description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. This tour covers it all! History, Architecture, history of the enslaved and the Gullah culture, war, stories of people, places and more! As we walk, one of our...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Additional hours $275/hr + 16% base gratuity of all three hours. Sunset Charters The most popular and first to sell out are the...

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *A Sunset Tour So Beautiful You Might Cry!* ___________________________________ Duration 2 hours Rates *Base Rate (Up to 20 People):* $1500 *Each Additional Person (Up to 32 People):...

description: About From the creators of Sound of Charleston comes a new show we call “Gershwin and Jazz”. Come hear an entire 75 minute program of Jazz and Gershwin classics such as “Porgy & Bess” and Rhapsody in Blue. Performers include...

description: Gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City! Duration Varies - Customizable About Take a private tour of Charleston to gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City. Private tours allow you to ask in-depth questions, visit...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: - **Adult Charleston Harbor Tour/Ghost and Graveyard (Ages 12+)**: $72 - **Child Charleston Harbor Tour/Ghost and Graveyard (Ages 4-11)**: $48 - **Wee One Charleston...

duration: Varies cancellation_summary: You will receive a full refund with 5 days notice , a 50% refund with 3 days notice, and no refund if you cancel within 72 hours of your charter. meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center group_size: Maximum 6...

duration: 2 or 3 Hours description: Interested in booking a private tour with one of our talented guides? We are happy to accommodate private groups and can assist you in planning and organizing a truly memorable private experience. Private...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Embark on a luxurious journey across...

description: Fly fish our private section of the Chauga River and also Public rivers for a Full Day Experience! Call to Book 864-572-8250 Duration 8 Hours About For Half the day we take you on our Private Stream on the Chauga River and the...

description: Paddle into the Sunset Duration 2 hours About Take a twilight paddle for a discount, this is a self guided rental! What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years...

description: If you’re the more enthusiastic of adventurers, this 3 hour tour is for you. This is a moderate paced tour allowing paddlers to explore a wider variety of Folly’s scenic marshland. Our tour explores the estuary systems surrounding...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours in advance for full refund. Inside of 48 hours, maximum 50% based on operator decision. group_size: Maximum 20 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: Call or text us to...

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adults**: $50 **Children**: $40 description: Evening Tour of the Old Walled City Enjoy the charm of Charleston’s historic old walled city on a relaxing horse-drawn...

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the Jet...

description: Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About There are other specialties we can teach that each have their own requirements as far as number of dives and special equipment. We can discuss in more depth if there...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...