2026 Charleston Activities Guide

description: Duration 3 Hours About Ready to take on the oceans top predators? Book this Shark Fishing Charter Today! We will target a variety of species including Atlantic sharpnose, Black Tip, Spinner Sharks and Bonnet Head Sharks. Our...

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meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *The Most Fun Boat You've Ever Been On* BYOB and food! Perfect time for an Oyster Roast or catering to the boat! We provide Waters, Ice, Coolers, Sound System and Bathroom on board! ...

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 6-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

description: **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...

description: Take the road less traveled, into the Lowcounty of Wadmalaw Island! Duration 5 Hours About It's the Wine tastin', tea sippin' and tree huggin' tour! We will visit Angel Oak Park and admire the 500 year old Oak Tree on John's...

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 10 pricing: • **Adults (Ages 13+)**: Starting at $45 • **Child (Ages 10-12)**: Starting at $35 description: The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour Join us for a...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 21 description: The legendary **Kira Lee** is taking over Dessert with Death on select Saturday nights! This bewitching Queen is sure to make you scream all night long with...

duration: 3hrs group_size: 10 pricing: Pricing for up to 6 passengers: • Total: $600 (Includes boat booking and the captain fee) Pricing for 7 to 10 passengers: • Private Boat Booking: $800 • Independent Captain Fee: $200 (Paid directly to...

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 Carolina Belle for a...

meeting_point: 2223 Folly Rd. description: 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...

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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...

duration: 2 meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 21 group_size: 12 description: The only tour in Charleston that combines great True Crime stories and great drinks included in the tour price.  Join us for Cocktail City Tours True Crime Tour...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes meeting_point: The Francis Marion Hotel description: *Self-guided tours are done at your own pace with two, 1 1/2 hour walks, which can be taken in the morning and afternoon or on separate days of your...

meeting_point: 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Join us on an insightfully historic tour tracing America's Revolutionary war history in the south and the nation's youngest American hero; 19 year old marquis de...

See the harbor like never before! Rates - **3 Hour Charter:** $2,400 - **4 Hour Charter:** $3,200 - **5 Hour Charter:** $4,000 - **6 Hour Charter:** $4,800 - **7 Hour Charter:** $5,600 - **8 Hour Charter:** $6,400 Duration 3-8 Hours ...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Purchase a gift card for any monetary amount, and recipients can redeem for any of our offerings!

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 360 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 pricing: • **Person**: Starting at $95 • **The Charleston Stroll Combo**: Starting at...

duration: 1 Hour description: Enjoy this Interpreter-Led Tour of Drayton Hall! 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...

duration: 1 Hour cancellation_summary: Cancelations made 24 hours or more before the starting time will be refunded. Cancelations made after 24 hours of the starting time will not be refunded. meeting_point: 161 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29464...

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Day sails are so much fun! When guests book for 3 or 4 hours, it gives us time to shoot over to a myriad of...

description: From an artists' community to bohemian haven, Civil War base, pirate hangout, and the darker days of Coffin Island, Folly Beach is one of the world's truly unique gems. We'll crawl through five of Folly's classic taverns with tales of...

duration: 5 days description: Join the archaeology team at Drayton Hall this November for the 2026 Archaeological Institute! This is a five-day immersive experience designed to introduce participants to the methods and theories of archaeological...

description: Get out and explore! Duration 2.5 Hours About In South Carolina we pride ourselves on having beautiful, briny oysters that grow wild in our saltwater estuaries. On this trip you will get the unique opportunity to see how...

description: The Morris Island Drop Off lets you explore Morris Island independently with the freedom to spend as much time as available searching the beach. Guests choose to be dropped off at either Cummings Point or the lighthouse end of the...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 8 x 10 masterpiece. We provide you a trash bag smock but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't...

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: *Come enjoy a beautiful private sail and discover Charleston from the water!* Rates **Private Charter for 2** - $275 **Private Charter for 3-6** - +$25/person **Extra Hours** - $120 *6 People...

description: Bring your friends and come have an AXE-CELLENT time!!! Pricing 1-20 guests $30 per person About Axe throwing is a fun activity which entails throwing a sharpened axe at a wooden target 12 feet away. Points are...

description: Almost all brands of bikes and e-bikes accepted for mechanical repair. At this time, we only repair electrical systems for the brands that we sell. Schedule your bike for drop off. While we strive to turn bikes around quickly, we ask...

duration: 90 Minutes group_size: Maximum 20 Guests description: Experience Charleston beyond the guidebooks on an immersive storytelling walking tour through the heart of the historic French Quarter. Discover hidden alleyways, iconic landmarks...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets are non-refundable. meeting_point: Drayton Hall Education Center description: Create a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath in this hands-on workshop held in the Education Pavilion at Drayton Hall. Guided...

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: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility: Stroller and Wheelchair accessible. The ramp is steeper at high tide so please call to confirm the best timing for wheelchair...

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...

description: The truth will haunt you, come see for yourself! Duration 1.5 Hours About Hear stories of pirates, shadow people, and spirits that never rest. Experience fully researched, true tales of murder, haunted cemeteries, and poltergeist...

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...

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meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: About: As you enter through the grand oak allée to the home and gardens of a brick making plantation, learn how it built most of the city of Charleston! As we trace the history of Boonehall...

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...

description: **Our most popular brewery tour** features a wide variety (12 pours!) of craft beer, the history of beer, the process of brewing, and entertaining drinking stories. Our Charleston brewery tours include approximately 4 generous pours at...

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 Schooner Pride for a...

description: Upstate's largest interactive holiday light show! Duration 30 minutes • *Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!* About The Upstate Holiday Light Show...

description: Duration 3 Hours About Come explore the Charleston Harbor with our experienced captains. We can accommodate up to 14 guest on the Missy. We will be searching for sharks, bull redfish, and many other bottom fish while you enjoy the...

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston description: This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

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: 2 hours meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street min_age: 21 description: From the earliest days of European colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries, alcoholic beverages were a staple of daily life in North America. Used for everyday...

duration: 2 Hours 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 refund within 24...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. group_size: Maximum 20 People description: This is a 2.5-hour tour of Charleston’s rich culinary scene. Guests...

description: If you would like to book a trip with us (other than the local Whole Other World Scuba Charter) this is the place for that! We run trips to the Springs in Florida, Wreck Diving Trips to North Carolina, and Overseas Travel to Mexico...

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 4 Hours and 45 Minutes About History comes alive at America’s oldest landscaped Gardens. Visit the House Museum, Plantation Stableyards and Eliza’s House, a...

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! what_is_not_included: - Instant Confirmation

meeting_point: 170 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601 description: America’s dedicated foodies and top chefs alike have turned their heads to Greenville’s dynamic 21st century culinary scene. Duration 3 Hours About America’s dedicated...

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...

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...

meeting_point: 95 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407 description: Close up views of Charleston’s iconic waterfront! Rates **Private Charter - Up to 6 Guests**: $350 Duration 2-2.5 hours About - All tours are private and...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard...

description: Discover indigo dyeing at Drayton Hall in a focused workshop led by the Landscape Team behind the Drayton Hall Indigo Project. From seed to vat, the team manages growing, harvesting, and processing on-site indigo; in this class you’ll...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Safe Harbor City Marina Downtown Charleston | 17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Min 6 to run - Max 23 people pricing: RSVP $25 per person Dockside @ departure $35 per person description: This is for...

duration: 5.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center at the Bus Shed group_size: Maximum 12 people description: The Middleton Place tour is an all-inclusive experience at one of Charleston’s most beloved historic sites. Travel in a...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Rods, reels, tackle, bait and ice are all provided, but feel free to bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Reel Fish Finder offers several fishing...

description: Channel some rage or have some fun as you smash up a car! Duration 5 mins About Smash as much as you can in 5 minutes! This option is for the car room! Safety gear and smash weapons provided. Must be at least 8 years old, wear...

description: About Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s...

meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston 29403 description: Rates and Times 2 HR CRUISE ONLY **$800/Group (Up to 10)** ***$80/additional person*** 2.5 HR CRUISE & SWIM **$1000/Group (Up to 10)** ***$100/additional person*** 3 HR CRUISE ...

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meeting_point: Downtown Charleston description: Let’s cruise the Charleston Harbor on the Dolphin Queen. Duration 2.5 hours About We will pass by several iconic landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown...

description: 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...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Carolina Cabana Cruises - 56 Ashley Point Dr., Slip E4 group_size: Maximum 16 people pricing: Pricing: • Fri–Sat: $550/hr • Sun–Thurs: $470/hr There is an option to lock your spot in with a $250...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$85 per adult (13 and up)** **$55 per child 3-12 years old** description: Board our motor boat and cruise 9.5 miles through tidal creeks and marshes out to the...

description: Rates >• **Person ages 18+**: $100 ______ Duration >**2 hour tour** ___ Details Up for some ghost hunting? Join us for a Paranormal Investigation Tour of the Old City Jail. We’ll measure cold spots with our infrared...

duration: Two Hour meeting_point: description: JWalk Tours presents Charleston's most unique walking tour, "Badass Broads of Charleston." This is a walk where we may step outside of the lines just a bit but we consider it a homage to these ladies...

meeting_point: 51 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street description: Whiskey & History: A Tasting and Lecture on George Washington’s Distillery Step back in time and experience the spirited legacy of early American distilling with Whiskey ...

meeting_point: 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston min_age: 21 description: Bring your crew and enjoy a private tasting experience that’s all about good times, great friends, and Southern flavor. We’ll create a fun, relaxed atmosphere just for...

description: On Sunday, May 12, join us for a delightful Spring Tea! Begin with a special tour of Drayton Hall, where curator Amber Satterthwaite will discuss 18th century tea traditions, entertaining and social life on the plantation, and some of...

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Rebooking Available meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 21 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: A one of a kind cocktail tour in some of Charleston’s best restaurants and bars. This tour is about the 20s...