2026 Charleston Activities Guide

duration: 1.5 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: 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC...

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 downtown, and the plantations & boonehill...

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...

The absolute best way to get to know the city! Rates - Private Walking Tours Price is for 2 guests • Additional Guests are $40 per person Duration Two Hours About Your private tour guide will walk at a leisurely pace...

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...

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 room! ___ The Inn at Middleton Place is the souths best inn according to...

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...

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...

*Let Us Host Your Party!* ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter (Monday-Thursday)**: $675 - *Ages 21+* - *Up to 16 People* **Private Charter (Friday - Sunday)**: $725 - *Ages 21+* - *Up to 16...

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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

duration: 2 Hours description: 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...

Buy a Season Pass and Float all year! 2026 rate is $185 and includes the tube and a small cooler tube. The 2026 Season is from May 2nd - September 13th, 2026. Are you someone that likes to float the river all day? Great news - your season...

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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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...

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 to one...

Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $300 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About Sunset Boat Tour Includes includes Some major waterfalls, limited swim time...

duration: 1,5 Hours description: A fun way to meet people from all over the country! 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...

duration: 2.5 h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Looking to explore an uninhabited island? We offer boat trips to the infamous Morris Island near Folly Beach! what_is_included: - Round-trip boat ride to and from Morris Island - Wildlife...

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...

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

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing & Charleston Harbor Tours for our 'See it all' half-day city tour by minibus and a harbor history tour aboard the Carolina Belle. See the best of...

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...

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...

Take it slow on our relaxing harbor cruise! Rates **Per Hour** $200 Duration 4 or 6 Hours About Experience the low country coast in the most special way with friends, family, or that favorite someone. Seeing Charleston, SC from the water...

duration: 6 hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall & Magnolia Plantation description: Join Drayton Hall and neighboring plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for a family-friendly event on February 8, 2025. On February 8, 2025, Drayton Hall...

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 -3 hour meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive min_age: 21 group_size: 12 pricing: 2 hour - $700 3 hour - $900 description: See Charleston from the water on a private Charleston Harbor BYOB boat tour with Holy City Boat Tours. Cruise past...

An inshore fishing experience to remember! Rates **Two Hours** $350 first Person + $50/ Additional Person **Four Hours** $500 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Six Hours** $700 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Eight Hours** $900 1st...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Yacht Club, Slip A-3 group_size: Max 12 Guests description: Escape the chill and step aboard our luxurious motor yacht, where the heated, cozy interior offers supreme comfort for your winter...

duration: 3-6 Hour Options meeting_point: Ripley Light Yacht Club, Slip A-3 group_size: Max 12 Guests description: Now able to accommodate up to 12 guests, Lady Sadie is the ideal choice for any stylish celebration, including birthdays, bachelorette...

*Your chance to paddle by soaring pines along a shaded freshwater estuary! * Rates **Adult (Ages 13+): ** $65 **Child (Ages 5-12): ** $35 Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes About Our New River Tour explores the blackwater estuary at high...

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...

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...

Experience the Folly River and the Low Country Wetlands! Duration 2 Hours About Get out on the water and explore for yourself! All rentals include paddles, coast guard approved PDF’s (lifejackets), a detailed map of the local waterways...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 4-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

Duration: 1.5 hours About: Come take a stroll where history meets hospitality in its finest array and learn the stories behind the displays, as we take an intimate look at what makes Christmas in Charleston special today. Ends at the Palmetto Hotel...

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 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. ...

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 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. This is not a classic "sit there and shut up tour" but an...

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: 2 Hours group_size: Max of 6 Passengers description: *Charleston Sailing Harbor Tours on Fate or Mystique* Add additional hours $275/hr Details - Up to 6 passengers - Private Charter, we don't add other groups. - Captain and Mate...

The golden hour of sunset is our prime booking time for a private charter! 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...

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...

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...

This is a volunteer beach sweep on Morris Island where we will be picking up trash and recording our findings with hopes to keep our local waterways clean.

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person ...

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: This includes a boat ride to dinner on Shem Creek, the captain will wait and drive you back *Reservation not included* what_is_included: check_in_details: Please arrive at least...

Experience a Low Country Sunrise Out On The Water Duration 1.5 Hours About You may have to wake up a little early for this one – but It sure is worth it! Nothing is better than the quiet stillness of a low country morning out on the...

duration: 2 Hours description: Get into the spirit of the season at Drayton Hall with a festive hands-on workshop led by Friday Flowers. Guests will discover the art of floral arranging as they learn professional tips and techniques for creating a...

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive, Charleston SC 29401 min_age: 7 max_age: 14 group_size: 6 description: No Child Left Inside Sailing Academy Overview: ⛵One Week (Mon-Fri), 830am - 12:30pm ⛵Each Session is Small Group (6 child...

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...

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...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Whether you have one hour or three, embark on a customizable water adventure with Cycling Waters...

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...

About: If you change history, you change the future. The Liberty Trail traces the framers vision of liberty as we near SC250. This living history tour visits locations of all 4 signers of the Declaration of Independence from SC, those who drafted...

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...

Charleston has some bizarre history that would fit nicely in a Believe It or Not museum!  Duration 2 Hours About Discover Charleston's weird history on this 2-hour walking tour.  For example, what did this portly president have to do...

duration: 2 Hours description: Explore Greenville's unique Textile and Village history 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...

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...

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

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...

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 Hour, 3 Hour, 4 Hour, and 8 Hour Charters Available 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...

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...

Marsh Kayaking Tour *A fun and unique way to bring family and friends together to experience the wonders of the Lowcountry!* _______________________________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for child under 12 (Tandem Kayak accompanied by adult...

**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...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About This 2 ½ hour tour explores the area surrounding the City...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: **A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston!** Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery...

duration: 90 minutes cancellation_summary: 10 day cancellation policy meeting_point: 97 Center St, Folly Beach SC, 29412 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Step aboard for a serene evening dolphin cruise through Folly Beach and the beautiful...

duration: 2 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 ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

*Make your morning in Murrells Inlet an advnture!* ___________________________________ Rates **Private Charter** *(ages 5+)* - $445 *The price includes the first 2 people, each additional person is $50.* **The boat holds up to 6...

Discover Greenville's changes and evolution Duration 1 Hour About In the comfort of a 13 passenger Ford Transit tour van, guests will go block by block seeing Greenville’s changes and evolution from the 1800s to the present day, seeing...

French Huguenots were among the wealthiest, most famous, and most successful families in Charleston's history. Join us for a unique stroll through the city's oldest neighborhood and learn about why the city named for an English king would have never...

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...

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