2025 Charleston Activities Guide

Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality Paddle Boards for all guests and experience levels.

Duration 3 Hours Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About Ages 21+ • Three drinks included! This 3-hour walking tour will take you through the history of Charleston's Pubs, Taverns, & Taprooms. Traveling throughout the...

*There is no better way to see the Charleston than on the Private Charleston harbor BYOB Boat Tour!* __________ Rates & Options **2-Hour Private Charter:** - Up to 10 People: $600 - Any additional person (up to 15 total): $60 per person - 20...

Duration 2 Hours About Join Nicole Pettinielli with the Charleston Bird Club as she leads a very special bird and nature walk on the grounds of Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of Drayton Hall with Nicole while...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: Adult - $32.00 Child - $20.00 description: Join Adventure Sightseeing for our 'See it all' city tour...

Join us for some drag peeling action as we target Blacktip, Hammerhead, Lemon and Spinner sharks just minutes from our pickup locations. Duration 4 - 6 Hours **Price includes 2 people, $75 per additional guest* About Let’s target big...

Standby list for Concert Express Ferry About Select the number of tickets you need. Standby slots are $5 per ticket. If space opens up, you will be booked on the ferry and the standby purchase will be applied to the ticket cost. If you do not...

About: This one of a kind ghost tour led by a lifelong local Gia is an in depth view on paranormal activity here in the Holy City. Through Gia’s own experiences guest will learn what to look out for and how several spirits have come to be...

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 South, but not before a tumultuous beginning. The city started as a bawdy port...

Duration 1.5 Hours About Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s most chilling stories with local desserts to evoke an elegantly spooky experience. Relax in the...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road pricing: Adults (13+) $47 Children (2-12 y/o) $32 Infants (Under 2) $10 description: We are excited to be offering an OBX Tour, centered around the filming location and sights from the...

Experience “The Other Charleston” as a walking tour! Duration Two Hours About Frankly Charleston Black History Tours offers a historical stroll through the antebellum section of the 5th ward of colonial Charles Town (now...

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Rates >• **Adult ages 13+**: $47 >• **Child ages 4 -12**: $37 >• **Wee Ones ages 3 and under**: FREE ______ Duration >**2 hour tour** ____ Details Experience the chilling tales of the city through TWO of Charleston's most haunted...

duration: meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Popular afternoon tour with round-trip Transportation. First stop: Enjoy a photo op at **Angel Oak**, one of America's oldest living oak trees (500+ years). Next stop is at...

**Looking for an idea for a unique party?** **We offer SCUBA parties! We bring you or your children an unforgettable underwater experience.** All SCUBA gear is included. Just need a bathing suit! Approximately 2 hours Fun SCUBA experience and...

Shift the texture of your next romantic visit in The Notebook Tour! What better way to love Charleston than to see it through the hopeless romantic who penned 50,000 words about it? * Self Guided tours at your own pace. Simply book your tour and...

duration: 2. 5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$52 per adult (13 and up)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3** description: Morris Island *Join us for an epic adventure that is fun...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Sunset tours are our favorite tour of the day. It's a relaxing time when the breeze often lays down a little...

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 and most...

Get a complete taste of Charleston's beautiful landscape from downtown to the beaches to the plantations and more! Duration 6.5 hrs Itinerary - Charlotte Street (.4 mile) - Morris Lighthouse (.25 mile to light on paved road, beach at...

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 6-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

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/ naturalist will...

It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About It's a ghost tour where you you'll be taught how...

duration: meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Let us transport you in our climate controlled mini bus from downtown Charleston across the water to the Patriot's Point! Visit the iconic USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at the...

Duration - 2 hours up to 4 hours (If you want to swim, we highly recommend 3 or 4 hours. 4 hour charters receive a 15% discount). - Please call 843-557-7403 for charters requests over 2 hours - If adding more time, the charter will depart 1 hour...

Some of Charleston’s most fascinating ghost stories are in areas that organized tours cannot go at night, so we offer you the chance to see these spooky sites during a daytime tour. Duration 2 Hours About Duels, unrequited love, wars...

Stroll your way into the holiday spirit with Bulldog Tours’ newest culinary walking tour. Combine our yuletide history tour featuring stories of Charleston’s Christmases past with three stops by the Historic District’s most festive lounges for...

Relax while you float down the river with family and friends! Duration - 4-6 Hours About - Get out of the heat and cool off with a beautiful float trip down the Chattooga River. The maximum level of rapid for this trip is Class II. You...

See the Stars on the Ashley! Duration 2.5 Hours About Drayton Hall and Lowcountry Stargazers are pleased to announce the return of the most brilliant evening event of the year in Charleston, SC: Stargazing on the Ashley at Drayton...

Best Fishing Guides in Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach Area Rates - **Half Day Trips:** Pricing includes 2 passengers - $50 per additional person - **Full Day Trips:** Pricing includes 4 passengers - $75 per additional person ...

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About Each year over 100,000 visitors come to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark to explore the culture and history of the Lowcountry. The history of Middleton Place spans three centuries including Arthur Middleton, the signer of the...

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall ca. 1738. Duration 2 Hours About Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century historic house is...

A fun way to meet people from all over the country! Duration 1.5 Hours About People from all over the country have discovered Greenville’s charm and quality of life. The city is easy to fall in love with, but there’s much more to...

Explore Greenville's unique Textile and Village history Duration 2 Hours About The textile industry is the most significant aspect of Greenville's history. It employed 1 out of every 3 people here for many years and had world-wide reach and...

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person About Spend a day at Drayton Hall, America’s oldest unrestored plantation house. We invite you and your group to experience the...

TRUE CRIME, MYSTERY & THRILLS FROM 1700 TO TODAY Three Adult Drinks Included Per Ticket True crime is the talk of the town and, best believe, Charleston has her share of tantalizing stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat - with a...

Join Bulldog Tours and Fort Sumter Tours for this one-of-a-kind combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer on the water and land. Purchase price includes a tour to Fort Sumter and a historic walking tour, Charleston Strolls. Please...

Unforgettable experience! Duration & Rates **Harbor Cruise** - 3 Hours - *$300* **Beach Trip** - 4 Hours - *$350* **6 Hour Full Day Charter** - *$500* **7 Hour Full Day Charter** - *$600* **Full Day Beaufort Trip Charter** - *$900* **Note:*...

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 4-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

YOU PICK THE DAY, WE'LL PICK THE LOCATIONS! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) ...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 4-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

Enjoy a history walking tour of Charleston with a local guide Duration 2 Hours About Your local guide will walk you through the historic cobblestone streets, hidden passages and alleys of Charleston. Discover the history, architecture...

Our guides will show you the best of what Christmas in Charleston has to offer. This tour starts with a focus on golden hour, we'll capture the most beautifully decorated homes in the South of Broad neighborhood. We’ll focus on composition...

duration: 1 to 3 hours meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Whether you have one hour or three, embark on a customizable water adventure with Cycling...

Enjoy this Interpreter-Led Tour of Drayton Hall! Duration 1 Hour About Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture and the oldest preserved plantation house in America still open...

Bulldog Tours’ chief four legged tour guide and canine ambassador, Beau, is ready to take kids and families on a fun hunt for history in downtown Charleston. Beau leads the adventure through the easy-to-walk historic streets, stopping at 10...

Give us sixty minutes and we'll give you Charleston as you've never experienced it before **Description** Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and...

2 hour Full-moon kayak tours are always a fun and exciting excursion on the water. Explore the tidal creeks as the sun sets and the moon rises from the seat of a kayak for an unforgettable experience! This tour is a great way to meet new people in...

Private Cruise and Beach Excursion Cruise the Charleston Harbor, and pull up to a beach for swimming, shark tooth hunting or just lounge in a water hammock. Get close to the historic forts and downtown Charleston, or just cruising the intra...

Private Sunset Cruise and Beach Excursion Grab some of your favorite beverages or snacks and cruise the Charleston Harbor for two hours returning just after sunset. Enough time to circle the harbor for some history or explore the intra coastal. ...

Duration - **1.5 to 2 Hours** About This is an historic immersion tour which traces the lost history of Charleston left out of our history books. History will come alive as we learn the how, when and where it all happened as we walk in their...

Take your camping adventure to the next level with the Adventure Pack! Aventon Aventure EBike, Kayak, and all associated gear brought to your site. No hassle, no worries. Single or Tandem/ Sit-on-Top or Sit-in kayaks available Campsite must be...

About Join Drayton Hall & Bulldog Tours for this one-of-a-kind combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer. Purchase price includes a guided tour of Drayton Hall and a historic downtown walking tour, Charleston Strolls. Please note...

Our Charleston History tour explores over 350 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century churches, historically significant landmarks, architecturally beautiful homes, and gardens that make Charleston the charming, southern city everyone is...

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 Skis and...

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—an extraordinary late 1600s well and take self-guided tours...

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duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Reel in Adventure: Join Our 2-Hour Thrilling Shark Fishing Expedition! Shark fishing trips are a fun way to give everyone the chance to get out, enjoy the water...

Parade of Boats Harbor Cruise The annual Parade of Boats in Charleston Harbor is a long-time Lowcountry tradition. Join us for this special harbor cruise as we enjoy a front row seat to the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor and this special...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401 accessibility: Please note that you must be able to go up and down stairs to participate on...

Duration ~3.5 Hours Neighborhood Cannonborough/Elliotborough & Radcliffeborough About - Shop and explore the unique and charming Cannonborough neighborhood. Meet your tour guide at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite...

Experience a Low Country Sunset Out On The Water Duration 1.5 Hours About Want to end your day in the best way possible? Nothing is better than experiencing a low country sunset out on the water. We will get to view the sun as it sets over...

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

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: 375 Meeting Street description: Crusie through time in Historic Charleston! This is a 90-minute overview tour of historic Charleston, from past to present. We will wind through the historic peninsula where the...

Award-winning guides and their parrots companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. Duration 2 Hours About A master storyteller, Eric doesn't...

**AN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY CHARLESTON DINING EXPERIENCE AND MUSEUM TOUR ** Duration 2.0 Hours About Charleston’s two biggest passions are food and history. We combine those two passions as you transport yourself through time on our unique...

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 tail), Black drum, Spotted sea trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Shark and...

Living with Antiques: A Meaningful Practice for Young Collectors Moderated by Michael-Diaz Griffith, author of The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors Panelists: Aldous Bertram, Chelsea Handegan, & John Pope Friday, March 21st at...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Two hour day sails are a great way to get on the water. The time "off boat" at sandbars or islands is more...

Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 96 Hours About If you are staying at a beach house or rental on the water - don't worry! We can bring the kayaks to you for free. If you have an appropriate vehicle and want to take a kayak to...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Seats up to 12 people! Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette, or just a fun day out on the water!

Duration 15 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes About At Bee City Zoo, we offer special, private animal encounters so you can be up close and personal with a few of our special ambassador animals! ​You and your group will be in a private...

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 rescheduling...

We will be departing from the dock as the sun is beginning to set. While cruising through the creeks of Folly and out to Morris Island we will watch the full moon rise over the water. And of course there will be dolphins along the way! **Gratuities...

The perfect trip for die-hard anglers! Duration 10 Hour About We will make a run to the deep blue gulfstream experience a full day of trolling and or running and gunning for Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Kingfish, or a Tail Walking Sailfish or Marlin...

Foto & Flow - A Journey With Franziiska Lewis Photography and Mental Heeling Calling all photographers! Join us on a 1-day Photography amd Sailing jounrey. Let YOUR portfolio stand out amongst many. What's Included: Light continental breakfast...

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...