2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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Duration 1 Hour About What were historic holidays really like in Drayton Hall? In this special tour offered throughout the season, curator Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past and present at Drayton Hall. Was it...

duration: 1.5 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 1.5 hour long walking tour of Charleston's historical...

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancel 3 weeks or more - Full Refund Cancel 1-3 weeks - 50% Refund Cancel 7 days or less from scheduled charter - We are unable to provide refund meeting_point: 56 Ashley Pointe Dr Slip B26 Charleston, SC...

With more than 300 years of history including the Colonial Period, the Revolution and the Civil War, Charleston has a vast collection of true pirate stories, ghost tales based on historic events, and fascinating legends of Gullah lore. ...

duration: 4 hour charter meeting_point: Island Boat Rentals and Charter • 50 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (North Dock) group_size: Up to 4 people description: We offer fishing charters to all of Daniel Island and beyond! Come take a...

duration: 1 Hour & 15 Minutes meeting_point: 150 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 300 People pricing: - **Adult (Ages 8-61):** $28 - **Senior (Ages 62+):** $26 - **Student:** $16 *A valid student ID must be presented at check...

duration: 1.5 hours meeting_point: Buxton Books description: Liz Legare Butler is a tenth-generation Charlestonian, an award-winning author, a recipient of the 2020 Best of Charleston award, and has been a licensed tour guide since 2003. Her love of...

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...

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: 3 Hours 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: 75 Minutes meeting_point: 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Old Charleston History Expeditions offers an evening walking tour that delves into Charleston's notorious past of dueling and honor. Led by a Southern history...

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...

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...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & South of Broad About Whet your appetite for Charleston with a historic stroll! This...

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...

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...

Join Drayton Hall for an Indigo Dyeing Class with Pluff Mud Farms! Guests will learn the process and techniques for dyeing fabric with the historically significant plant inside the Lenhardt Garden in our Education Pavilion. During this workshop...

 Join us on the best private party boat in Charleston! We customize the boat into a floating VIP style table service After arriving at the boat, one of our crew members...

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 waterfalls...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be rescheduled or refunded with 24 hours notice meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 13+):** $60 **Child (Ages 4-12):** $37 **Wee Ones (Ages 3 and under):*...

duration: 4.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: **Charleston Harbor Tour** Aboard the classic, 80-foot Carolina Belle, cruise the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing fascinating local stories and seeing more than 75...

duration: 2 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: Join us aboard the Charleston Princess for a...

Host your event on the water! Rates - **3 Hour Charter:** $1,500 - **4 Hours Charter:** $2,000 - **5 Hours Charter:** $2,500 - **6 Hour Charter:** $3,000 - **7 Hour Charter:** $3,500 - **8 Hour Charter:** $4,000 Duration 3-8 Hours ...

About: Immerse yourself in the life of Charleston’s Planter Elite in this timeline tour of America’s oldest cultured gardens and historic rice plantation, Middleton Place. Includes time to enjoy two generations of recipes and life on the...

*Hear the Music of Charleston's History!* ___________________________________ Rates - **Adult (Ages 8-61):** $28 - **Senior (Ages 62+):** $26 - **Child (Ages 7 & Under):** FREE *Must be accompanied by an...

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...

Duration 8 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 lockable rod...

All the fun, none of the hassle. Check out our fleet and enjoy the lake without the stress and financial strain of boat ownership. Duration 7 Hours October 1- April 30 8 Hours May 1- September 30 About All the fun, none of the hassle...

Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 4 hour About South Cove Park is a 48 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15 acre peninsula...

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 activity...

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...

Join us as we fish the Jetties and nearshore reefs 1-12 miles off the beach. Duration 4 - 6 Hours **Price includes 2 people, $75 per additional guest* About We will target Bull Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Mackerel, Weakfish, False...

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...

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...

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...

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 first drink. ...

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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...

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...

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...

Book our self guided tour today! Duration: - Approx 3 Hours What's Included: - Boat - Shuttle rides to and from launch and end point - Life Jacket - Paddle - Whistle

Approximately 90 minutes of guided paddling in the calm water above the Pelzer dam. We will paddle up river for 45 minutes and float back. There is minimal/no current. Please meet us at our location in Piedmont 30 minutes prior to start time as...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: - Adults: Starting at $60 - Child (4-12): Starting at $50 - 3 and under...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adults**: $50 **Children**: $40 description: Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston and has developed the greatest carriage experience...

Explore Lake Keowee on your very own Boat! Durations 1-7 days About **You must be 27 years old to rent a boat from Unlimited Outfitters** **You must have previous boating experience** Unlimited Outfitters is proud to offer Boat Rentals...

Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar and ghost walking tour, guests will not only visit two different bars...

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...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package** $59 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or older | Ages...

Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 4 hour What to Know - Each rental includes a Life Vest, Paddle and Whistle - Each rider must be at least 12 years old to paddle on their own Kayak or Paddleboard - We also have tandem kayaks for two...

Get your adrenaline pumping with drops and splashes! If a tandem boat is requested, please give a call after completing your booking About - Start the day at Chattooga Whitewater Shop getting all of the gear for the trip. From there we will...

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 evening benefiting Drayton Hall Preservation...

**Duration:** 2 hours About Experience Drayton Hall after hours! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the family to Drayton Hall at Night! Enjoy the beautiful landscape and live music on the lawn. The house will be open to tour and talk with our...

duration: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC min_age: 5 description: Experience the Folly Creek and the Lowcountry Wetlands! This is our most popular tour! We are typically on the water for 1.5 hours depending on conditions. In this time, we...

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...

Have fun floating the Chattooga River with the whole family. If a tandem boat is requested, please give a call after completing your booking About - Start the day at Chattooga Whitewater Shop getting all of the gear for the trip. From there...

duration: 1.5 Hours description: A fun driving tour to 3 unique downtown hotspots Our first destination, Southern Pressed Juicery, has been part of the fabric of downtown Greenville since 2015 as the first fresh-pressed juice bar in downtown. SPJ's...

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

A fun day of fishing! Duration 6 Hours About A 15 mile run to the near shore reef and your party will experience the excitement and anticipation of pulling up any number of different species such as King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: The Charleston Place Hotel; Concierge desk group_size: 2 people description: Join us for a captivating and unforgettable private walking tour of Charleston's historic streets. We love what we do, and our passion for...

Duration 1.5 Hours

duration: 2.5 hrs meeting_point: Charleston Kayak 4279 Ashley River Road, Charleston SC 29414 group_size: Maximum 5 people accessibility: MUST BE 4'11 & KNOW HOW TO RIDE A BIKE description: The Woodlands Nature Reserve has 6500 private acres of...

duration: 1 hour description: This engaging panel brings together the next generation of rising talent in the design world to explore how classic forms, craftsmanship, and collecting traditions are reinterpreted for today’s interiors. Through...

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...

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. Instructions and video link are included or you are free to DIY with your own design. ___ ...

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...

Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters and immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our BYOB Charleston Sunset Cruise. This...

Grab your valentine and join us for a Valentine’s celebration as we visit 3 different venues. @hoppinrh Hoppin, Rock Hill @pet_piv_beer_garden Baxter Fort Mill @cb450bar Fort Mill Pick up behind Baxter Beauty Bar Saturday, 2/15/2025 @5:30...

duration: 2.5 Hours description: Neighborhood TwoBoroughs & Upper King Street About – Shop and explore the unique and charming TwoBoroughs neighborhood. Meet your tour guide at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite...

Once you arrive at the dock, our crew will welcome you aboard and help load your drinks and snacks into our coolers. After everyone gets comfortable and pours a drink, we’ll ease out into Charleston Harbor and set the tone with your favorite music...

Rates **$42 per adult (13 and older)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3** ___ Duration 1.5 hour Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24 hours of the...

Duration 3 Hours About Come on this kid friendly experience and explore the creeks in Charleston. Sport crabbing is fun for the whole family we will set out some hand lines and see what we catch! The trip is a great way to see lots of wildlife...

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What do you prefer? Charleston's historic art, architecture, colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, wars, plantations, reconstruction, prohibition and more come alive in these curated tours. This is an experience completely customized to your...