2025 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

About Join us on December 14th for a fun cookie class with Little Bee Sugar Cookies! Whether you love to bake or just want to get out and have some fun, this class is perfect for all! Over the course of two hours, you will decorate 6 cookie...

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

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...

duration: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: On this trip, we will cruise through the tidal creeks that run behind Folly Beach and head towards the Morris Island Lighthouse. what_is_included: - Dolphin watching from a distance, with...

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...

Let's Adventure! Duration 3.5 Hours About Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! Learn about the lifecycle of an oyster from start to finish. See one million oysters growing in our nursery followed by a boat ride through the...

5 years and under must wear a life jacket Duration & Rates **4 Hours** - *$500* **6 Hours** - *$700* **Price includes 2 people, $75 per additional guest* About Exciting light tackle Charter fishing in the calm waters and beautiful scenery...

duration: 2.5 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 fun...

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 thermometer. We’ll...

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...

*Intimate, Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **1 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $595 - Group of 7-12 People: $695 **1.5 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6...

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 your group, complete with a tasting of our handcrafted spirits in a setting...

Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped found Charleston and the United States. Did you know, without the...

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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 slavery...

Join us for the Behind the Scenes Curator Tour! Duration 2 Hours Rate $175 per person About - 6 guest minimum. - Curator led tour of the Main House and galleries - Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the archaeological and historical...

 Join us for the Ultimate Bachelorette Boating Experience! After arriving at the boat one of our crewmembers will help load drinks and snacks in our coolers. Once...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: The Harborage at Ashley Marina • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Charleston Harbor’s Largest Six Passenger Charter Boat! Enjoy a relaxing sunset tour of...

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Explore haunted city sites that cannot be reached on foot! Duration - 1.5 hours Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile enough to venture down secluded creeks and handle the harbor's waters smoothly. With a capacity of only 49...

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...

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, Charleston Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, Shem Creek, The...

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

*Multi-day Tritoon Rentals* ___________________________________ About All multi-day tritoon rentals are available for pick up at your nearest landing. Or if you would like them delivered we can do so with a delivery fee. All tritoons will be...

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About Students will learn about the American Revolution in the Lowcountry and the significant role Drayton Hall played as a...

Every Badass History Has a Badass Herstory Duration Two Hour About 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...

**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 each of the...

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: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: *Board the Schooner Pride for a relaxing evening featuring wines of the Loire Valley!* Join us for relaxing 90 minutes sail featuring wines of the Loire Valley and light hors d'oeuvres. ...

Charleston’s flare for hospitality and entertaining is known worldwide. Our reputation for serving creative, delicious, artisanal cocktails is also far-reaching, but the stories of the history behind this notoriety isn’t as well known. Walk a...

Immerse yourself in history! Duration 2 Hours **Please note**: The 2:00 p.m. tour would not allow time for all three sites. Tickets can be purchased, and you may choose to either do the house tour or museum tour another day, as those tickets...

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 tours. Step aboard...

Santa Cruise Get in the Holiday Spirit with our Santa Cruise Harbor Tour and Movie Night. Kids wear your PJs and join us for an extra special trip through the Charleston Harbor aboard Indigo, Santa's Charleston Harbor Sleigh. Captain Santa and...

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...

Duration 3 Hours $400 for 2 people, $50 for each additional person up to 5 people. About The perfect fishing charter for the casual angler! Join us for a fun 3 hour fishing trip in the harbor and inlets. The strategy for the trip will be...

*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 boat holds...

Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston! Duration 1 Hour & 30 Minutes About Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far from a Holy City. Starting at 8pm this tour is all about the horrors of Charleston. The historic...

duration: 1.25 meeting_point: Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Enjoy our family friendly Island Ferry Dolphin Cruise. The trip departs from our dock at Riley Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, SC. We'll tour historic...

*Private tour for up to 15 guests!* ______________ Rates **2-Hour Private Charter:** - Up to 10 People: $600 - Any additional person (up to 15 total): $60 per person - 20% for the captain and first mate ___________________________________ ...

Professor Damon Fordham's 5-Star walking tour weaves together his talents as an historian, educator, published author, and story-teller. *Ages 6 & under are free* Duration 2 Hours About "Lost Stories of Black Charleston" is powered by...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters...

Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 72 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: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: 11 day cancellation period meeting_point: 141 Folly Rd Blvd Charleston SC 29407 min_age: 2 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Join us for a peaceful evening dolphin cruise as another salty day winds...

This option is the best way to fill your freezer full of fish! Duration 8 Hours About A 30 mile run to the reef and your party will experience the excitement and anticipation of pulling up any number of different species such as Snapper...

*Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Keowee/Mile Creek Park* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Mile Creek Landing location.** * *2 hour rentals and sunset rentals are available by call to book...

Duration 2.5 Hours Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About This 2 ½ hour tour explores the area surrounding the City Market in the heart of Charleston's Historic Downtown, offering the tastiest tidbits of Charleston's...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Meets Outside the north side of the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 East Bay Street description: Let's Adventure! During the day, Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world...

*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...

Come tour spooky South Carolina! Rates **Participants** - $30.00 *Price varies by date* ___________________________________ Duration 1 Hour About Our ghost tour is our most popular tour. With a mix of history and the supernatural...

A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston! Duration 2 Hours About Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery. You will view mansions facing the Ashley & Cooper...

Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Join us on an insightfully historic tour tracing America's Revolutionary war history in Charleston and the nation's youngest American hero of French nobility; 19 year old marquis de Lafayette, who steamed across the...

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...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$42 per adult (13 and up)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3 years old** description: Dolphin Eco-Charter *See and Learn about wild...

-2025 Season is Open! *PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 10. Other days and times may be available for groups of 6+. - This trip does require an approximately 15 minute scenic shuttle ride on private dirt roads across the property to...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Carolina Cabana Cruises - 56 Ashley Point Dr., Slip E4 description: Welcome aboard Carolina Cabana Cruises! Gather your crew, and join ours for an unforgettable 2-hour + cruise around Charleston Harbor. We cannot...

Duration ~2 Hours About Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned Lowcountry culinary expert in our charming 19th-century headquarters. Immerse yourself in the...

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! “Ruby Sunshine is a brunch restaurant born in New Orleans, and located...

This approximately 2 hour walking tour winds its way through the streets of the French Quarter and ends in the area "South of Broad" Tour Times and Duration - 2 Hours - 10am and 2pm Daily Tour Summary Get to know the historic homes...

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: 2 Hours (Call for 3 or 4 hour Charters, 4 hour trips receive 15% off) 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...

Duration 2 Hours About Join us for this special Charleston, SC experience! Drayton Hall welcomes Charleston’s beloved Henrietta Snype for a hands-on sweetgrass weaving workshop. Our guests will learn the historical significance of this...

We specialize in Bachelorette and Bachelor parties! Duration 2 to 3 hours About Come celebrate aboard our luxury tour boat, The Dolphin Queen. Swim, explore, or just hang out with your friends and have a blast! Please contact us so that we...

Experience Your Best Day in Charleston in One Package Deal! Rates 5 Hour Cabana Rental - 2.5 Hour Sail - **Morning Sail & Cabana** - $875 - **Morning Sail & Double Cabana** - $1,060 - **Morning Sail & Triple Cabana** - $1,235 - **Morning...

Duration 2.5 Hours Neighborhood Upper King Street About This 2 ½ hour tour offers insight into Charleston's Upper King Street neighborhood (recently named one of the top 10 food neighborhoods in America!) and surrounding area, showcasing...

duration: 2-6 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 12 people description: With Dockside Yacht Charters, you can take in the beauty of the Charleston during Sunset while enjoying a private boat...

Interactive history with hands-on activities that make history fun for young children... and their grown-ups! Duration 1 Hour About The kids practice sword drills and make their very own pirate flags during our search for treasure in...

Assessment/Repair Lead Times Assessment and repairs can take up to 1 week to complete. Depending on current workflow and if we need to order parts for your repair, it may be sooner. If you need your bike back by a particular date, please call...

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...

This is a curated experience completely customized to your needs and requests. With that, please call us at **843-327-3319** to book as we cannot capture your needs effectively with an online booking. **Thank you!** Duration & Rates - **1.5 to...

LET'S WANDER THE BACKROADS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY!! 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 3.5 Hours Neighborhood Cannonborough/Elliotborough & Radcliffeborough About - Meet your tour guide and chef du jour at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite neighborhood market for all things seasonal & local...

Set up a custom private tour for you and your family and friends! Duration 2 hours About Give us a call to book a private tour with one of our fantastic guides. We will work out the pricing and logistics of what you want to do and...

On the Water Dining About There is no other place with more beautiful sunsets than Charleston, SC. Join us for a cruise at sunset with your friends, family, or coworkers and soak up the beauty of the low country. More info - Price includes...

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...

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...

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...

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duration: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: Please see Cancellation Policy Below meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility: Entrance to the boat is via a 30-foot ramp, which varies in steepness...