2026 Charleston Activities Guide

duration: 30 minutes meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Take in the beautiful scenic charm of the Low Country. This excursion is perfect for those...

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description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 1 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...

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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC (French Quarter) description: Duration 2 Hours About Come live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Guide Adam Moore! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history...

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one...

meeting_point: 4290 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 description: For the Love of Art Studio has now joined with The Inn at Middleton Place to bring you live and in-person *paint & sip* parties in their beautiful Lake House banquet...

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, SC description: Join us for a special Outpost Photo Academy hosted by professional and former Sports Illustrated photographer, Ron Modra as you tour beautiful Charleston from Boneyard Beach, to the low country, 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...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: 160 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $35 description: **"Eat, drink and be merry", just as locals do on this European-style pub crawl! Come explore history through...

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: 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: Duration 2 Hours About Join Nicole Marie Pettinelli with the Charleston Natural History Society as she leads a very special bird and nature walk on the grounds of Drayton Hall. Guests will enjoy walking the historic landscape of...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

description: *Join our community of makers and creatives by renting time in one of our 3D studios!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Table Space Rental:** $8.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up To 12...

description: 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...

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: 2 hrs cancellation_summary: 10 days meeting_point: Charleston SC 29401 group_size: 10 pricing: $500 up to 6 people $600 6-10 people (Bareboat charter) description: Charleston has some of the best sunsets in the world, and honestly, the...

description: Full Day Boat Rentals Know Before You Go - All renter's must be 21 years or older. - Can fit up to 10 people. - No pets allowed. - We are unable to provide life jackets for kids under 90 lbs. - All of our vessels are 90...

description: Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on...

meeting_point: The Veggie Bin description: 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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: **If there's a tour time you'd like and you do NOT see it on the calendar, please email [email protected] or call 470-715-3870 for more available times. We often offer tours that are not listed on this...

WINDOWS, DOORWAYS, COBBLESTONE STREETS, AND HIDDEN ALLEYS!!! About The historic district of Charleston is one of the most beautiful parts of the Lowcountry. Together with our professional photographer guide, you'll discover some of our...

duration: 3.5 hours 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: Charleston Visitor Center group_size...

duration: 3 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...

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 ...

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...

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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: 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...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Private Carriage**: Starting at $325 *Up to 4 seated guests & 2 lap children under the age of 2* **Wagonette**: Starting at $450 *5-8 passengers* description: Palmetto...

description: 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...

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) ...

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...

meeting_point: Student House Tour - Education Group Tour description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through...

duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Experience the wonder of sailing Charleston Harbor on a...

duration: 1h15m - 1h45m, avg. 90 min accessibility: Please notify your guide in advance of accessibility needs, mobility concerns, sensory considerations, service animals, or special accommodations whenever possible. description: Southern Spirits...

duration: 20 mins description: We provide the paint, canvas, and brushes and you provide the creativity! You get 20 minutes to craft your 12 x 16 masterpiece. We provide you a poncho but it is recommended to wear clothes and shoes you don't mind...

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: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration - 90 minutes About - A walk through Charleston is a comprehensive overview of Charleston history through the centuries. - Charleston was founded in 1670 and...

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: 72 hours notice meeting_point: 184 E Bay St Suite 103 Charleton SC 29401 description: Step beyond the city and into the landscapes that shaped the Lowcountry. Our plantation tours offer a thoughtful...

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes min_age: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: Minimum of 6 people required to run each tour pricing: * $50 per adult (ages 21+) description: Enjoy a lively 1 hour 35 minute booze cruise around Charleston where you can bring your...

meeting_point: The Harborage At Ashley River Marina description: 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...

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: Duration 4 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 cancellation_summary: 100% refund within 24 hours of tour. meeting_point: Toast, 129 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 20 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible description: Get ready to explore...

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...

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...

duration: 2.5 meeting_point: Mills House Hotel, 115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 21 group_size: 12 accessibility: no pricing: Starting at $95 per person description: NEW! Fridays in October, join Bulldog Tours for a stroll through...

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duration: 5 Hours meeting_point: 206 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: The Upstate countryside is full of great destinations and experiences. This tour will take you in the comfort of a spacious tour van on an 80-mile journey to many of...

description: Limo, Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! First, enjoy a stop for brunch at the famous Dodge’s Chicken to start the day with the juiciest, freshest, crispiest, and most FAMOUS lowcountry fried chicken and sides! Hop back...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed 375 Meeting Street, 29403 (Charleston, SC) pricing: description: On our Gullah Tour we give an interesting glimpse into an ancient culture of these mysterious people descending...

description: Set sail for an afternoon adventure! 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 personalized experience. Private...

description: *Appetizers Included! Ghost stories! Good beer!* ______ Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $42 _____ Duration 3 Hours _____ About Want to explore the haunted history of Charleston, meet some other people, and have some fun...

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $35 • **Wee One ages 3 and...

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...

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...

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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...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: You loved Family Fridays at Drayton Hall, so we’re bringing a special weekend edition to downtown Charleston! Join us one Saturday this spring for a morning of...

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...

description: Duration 2, 3, and 4 Hour Options About Plan your booze cruise in Charleston, SC. Whatever the occasion, bachelorette or bachelor party, we can accommodate you! More Info Please contact us for additional availabilities!

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...

description: *Come enjoy a beautiful private sail and discover Charleston from the water!* **2-hour charters offered throughout the day** **3-hour charters offered at 10AM, 11AM, 2PM, and 3PM** **4-hour charters offered at 10AM and 2PM** Rates...

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_included: - Instant Confirmation

Charleston's 1 Magic & Comedy Theater Duration 1.5 Hours Long Cocktail Hour Starts at 7 pm Show starts at 8 pm Show ends at 9:30 pm About Welcome to Holy City Magic, an intimate magic theater and bar located in the heart of beautiful...

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: 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...

duration: Two Hours meeting_point: description: The Chicora Walk has been selected by TripAdvisor users for a 2021 Traveler's Choice award - Best of the Best. Almost every guest has told us that we have created the best walking history tour in...

duration: 3.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Maximum 10 people description: Birds in the Bindery: A historically inspired marbling workshop. Join Drayton Hall and the Charleston...

duration: 1.5 meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Join us out on the water for sunrise, sunset or somewhere in between in a search for our favorite saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. On this trip, we will cruise through our local...

duration: 2 Hours description: Charleston's Most Popular Gullah History Tour! The Gullah language was spoken by the Lowcountry's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the Charleston/Beaufort, South...

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adults**: $50 **Children**: $40 description: *Hauntings around the Downtown Charleston area are not uncommon occurrences. Join us as we explore some of the more...

meeting_point: Charleston sc description: Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $50 _____ Duration 2.5 Hours _____ About The annual Holiday Pub Crawl is back by popular demand for the 8th annual celebration. The Pub Tour is the BEST way...

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...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: Maximum 30 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: $65 per person description: Cruise Charleston Harbor at golden...

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...

description: Perfect for new paddlers and seasoned ‘yakers alike! Description Our Swifty Kayaks are a fast, fun, versatile, and sit-inside. With a stable hull and excellent tracking, our kayaks keep you on the straight and narrow when you set...