2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Minimum of 7 people | Max of 26 people pricing: Per Person (weekday): $45 Per Person (weekend): $55 description: ???? Ready to...

description: 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...

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...

duration: 4 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: 2–4 hours cancellation_summary: Fully refundable up to 7 days; 50% refund within 7 days; no refund within 24 hours; captain cancellations refundable or reschedulable. group_size: Maximum 23 people accessibility: Stroller...

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...

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: 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...

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road description: Fireworks Boat Cruise! *Come get all the firework action without the crowd!* _______________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for Children 12 years of age and under** **Infants under 2 years old...

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: 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: 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...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: Get ready for a masterclass in timeless elegance! This tête-à-tête promises a deep dive into the world of renowned interior designer – and passionate...

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing for our 'See it all' city tour and see the best of Charleston! Our relaxing and informative 90 minute bus tour is the best way to be introduced (or...

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: Skip the line at 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...

description: 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...

description: 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...

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: 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...

description: A long time favorite of local families and visitors alike, Drayton Hall throws the best annual oyster roast to celebrate the holiday season in Charleston! Duration 3 Hours About Join us for our Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast...

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...

description: *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:** ...

meeting_point: Washington Square - park entrance at 74 Broad St., Charleston, SC description: 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...

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: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email [email protected] Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like...

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...

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...

description: Accompanied Memorial Duration 2 Hours About The sea provides a serene setting for family and friends to say their final goodbyes. Upon request we have an extensive selection of prayers, songs, quotes, music options and more...

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...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 21 group_size: 12 maximum pricing: $108 per person 21+ description: Charleston’s Upper King Street is a vibrant blend of historic charm and modern nightlife—and...

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Come experience our unique Hydro spin class! Feel the rhythm, ride the waves! This high energy...

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):*...

description: Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures on a unique solar eclipse experience by water. This is the last chance South Carolina has to see a solar eclipse until 2044! Charters depart from our Flagship location on Bowens Island. Captain...

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...

meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street 29401 description: Join us tonight for our "Spectral Adventure" Charleston Ghost Tour! Duration 1.5 hours | 1 mile About Public Tour at 8:00 PM The Spectral Adventure Ghost Walking Tour will leave you...

meeting_point: Next to the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: 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...

meeting_point: Tybee Island, Georgia description: TYBEE ISLAND'S ONLY LUXURY SCOOTER RENTAL EXPERIENCE __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our Scooters...

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...

See some of the most famous landmarks in the city! Duration 1.5 Hours About 80 Broad Street,, Charleston, SC 29401 During the summer it gets pretty hot on the streets of Charleston. So why not wait till the end of the day, as the sun is...

Our guides will show you the best of what Christmas in Charleston has to offer. This tour starts with a focus on golden hour, we'll capture the most beautifully decorated homes in the South of Broad neighborhood. We’ll focus on composition...

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: pricing: description: Geechee Gullah After Dark with Godfrey The Ghosts Come Out at Night - The Walking tour in a Haunted City Experience Charleston's premier haunted ghost tour in the "Dark City." Who are the Gullah/Geechee? The...

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...

description: Fly fish our private section of the Chauga River and also Public rivers for a Full Day Experience! Call to Book 864-572-8250 Duration 8 Hours About For Half the day we take you on our Private Stream on the Chauga River and the...

description: 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...

description: *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: 2 Hours description: Take a sunst cruise around the lake. Depart at 6 pm and cruise the lake until Sunset. Shared group tour minimum 4 people; maximum 6 people. Call for private sunset cruise package. what_is_included: - Included on...

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-3 People):** $139 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. meeting_point: Seaside City Tours min_age: 21 group_size: Maximum 20 People description: Learn about...

duration: 4 hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC group_size: max 24 accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible pricing: Starting at * Adult - $70.00 * Child ...

meeting_point: 160 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the...

description: Joining historical facts of the Holy City with biblical truths of the Holy Bible!* _______________________________ Duration 1 hour ______________________ Meeting location Tour departs from the Charleston Visitors center 375...

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: The Veggie Bin 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...

THE ESSENCE OF CHARLESTON AND 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...

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: 6.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Magnolia Plantation is one of Charleston’s oldest and most spectacular plantations. It is an incredibly beautiful and historical site that...

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...

description: *Kayak Rentals* ___________________________________ About All daily kayak rentals are available for pick up at Mile Creek Landing. If you would like them delivered we can do so with a delivery fee. All kayaks will be delivered...

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

description: 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...

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...

meeting_point: Tommy Condon's Irish Pub 160 Church Street description: 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...

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes About Charleston's history and unique way of life can be greatly attributed to its location on a small peninsula bounded by two rivers. The...

description: Tea lovers and history enthusiasts alike are invited to experience A Cup of History at Drayton Hall, a one-of-a-kind event that explores the intersection of fine Chinese teas and the fight for American independence. At the heart of...

duration: 2 Hours description: In the Field is a series of specialized, insider tours hosted by Drayton Hall’s directors and curators. These experiences bring history to life by exploring the site’s historic landscape and visiting unique...

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...

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

min_age: 6 max_age: 12 group_size: Up to 20 guests description: Join Drayton Hall’s archaeology team for a chance to be an archaeologist! This is a hands-on experience for kids ages 6-12, where we will be sifting through real dirt from our...

duration: 2 Hours description: Get ready for some fun on the water with Captain John. With his friendly, laid-back personality and expert sailing skills, you will embark on the harbor waters and discover Charleston from a different point of view...

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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...

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...

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...

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 48...

description: 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...

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: **This tour is ideal for those just looking for a fun activity prior to hitting the town.** This “Hoppy” Hour tour focuses less on craft beer education and more on having fun, meeting new people, and experiencing two of...