2026 Charleston Activities Guide

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...

meeting_point: 51 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: 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...

description: Chapman Cultural Center's Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival is right around the corner! Join local kite enthusiast and Spartanburg Kite Club member, Chuck Holmes, for a kite-building workshop at Mayfair Art Studios...

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...

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Folly Public Boat Launch, 97 Center St, Charleston SC 29412 group_size: Up to 6 passengers description: Sunset tours are our favorite tour of the day. It's a relaxing time when the breeze often lays down a little...

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *The Most Fun Boat You've Ever Been On* Rates *Daytime Charter* **Base rate (Up to 20 people):** $500/hr - **21 - 25 people:** Additional $250 - **25 - 32 people:** Another additional...

description: Hop aboard our 26-foot Carolina skiff for a 2 Hour Private Cruise featuring whatever your heart desires. Duration 2 or 3 Hours About You'll have the chance to select which type of tour your group would be most interested in...

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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...

description: 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...

description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. This tour covers it all! History, Architecture, history of the enslaved and the Gullah culture, war, stories of people, places and more! As we walk, one of our...

description: *Cedar Creek is a Beautiful Black-Water Stream running through Congaree National Park* ___________________________________ Rates - **Single Person Kayak (Ages 12+):** $80 - **Tandem Kayak (All ages with an adult):** $160 ...

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description: 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...

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours for a refund and 24 hours notice for a class credit or reschedule meeting_point: 171 E Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: 18 accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair...

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...

description: Bringing that Folly Beach Personality to Downtown! Rates **Two Hour Private Cruise** - Up to 10 People - $750 - 11 to 14 People - $1,050 - 15 to 17 People - $1,275 - 18 to 20 People - $1,500 About The Charleston Harbor is a...

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: 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...

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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 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: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: We love what we do, and our passion for Charleston's history will have you captivated and leaving us with new knowledge of...

Take the path less traveled by the average visitor. Duration 2 hours About A tour like no other, literally. Seeing another walking tour here is a rare event. Most tours run to the eastern side of Meeting Street, but we go to the west. This...

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...

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A TYPE OF MORNING EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 description: **Rates - $85** ----------------------------------------- **Duration - 2 Hours** ----------------------------------------- **About** Rise and Shine, it's Tiki Time! Come hop aboard...

description: Discover Santee! Duration: 3 hours About: Explore the wildlife and history of Santee. Included: Lite refreshments will be served while on board! More Info: Minimum of 6 people required to operate. Shared group tour.

description: **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...

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: On Sunday, May 12, join us for a delightful Spring Tea! Begin with a special tour of Drayton Hall, where curator Amber Satterthwaite will discuss 18th century tea traditions, entertaining and social life on the plantation, and some of...

description: 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...

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 50 River Landing Drive group_size: 16 description: Step aboard the Island Cat and embark on a scenic sunset cruise around Charleston Harbor as you watch the sky transform into beautiful hues of pink, orange, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

description: Sometimes There Really Is a Monster Under Your Bed... Duration 1 Hour About There are some legends in Charleston so old, they predate the city itself. Here there are creatures that are the things of nightmares, myths come to...

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...

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: 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 ...

description: 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 4 Hours About All the fun, none of the hassle. Check out our fleet and enjoy the lake...

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...

description: Ride out our front door onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail! ???? Experience the Thrill of Greenville's Iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail with Pedego Electric Bikes! ????‍♂️ Ready for an adventure like no other? ???? Step right up and...

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 206 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or a local who just wants to know more about the city, this tour is for you as we explore downtown’s history, stories of people...

description: Rate $50 per adult (13 and up) $32 for children 12 and under (Tandem kayak only) $10 for infants under 3 (Tandem kayak only) Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24...

description: 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...

description: Enjoy Charleston on a captained Hinckley Picnic Boat! Duration from 2 hours About Hinckley EP Picnic Boat handcrafted in Southwest Harbor, Maine. We will customize your trip to ensure that you enjoy your day on the water as...

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...

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...

description: *Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **2 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $1190 - Group of 7-12 People: $1390 ___________________________________ ...

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...

description: 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...

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: 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: 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...

description: *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...

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 16 people pricing: * Private charter (Monday–Thursday): $675 * Private charter (Friday–Sunday): $725 description: Enjoy a relaxed, social cruise aboard a pedal boat with friends for an...

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:** ...

duration: 2 Hours description: Sail Charleston as the light transforms the city and its surroundings. All non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are complimentary. Cameras are absolutely necessary, as you won't want to miss a moment!

description: Enjoy a day on the water on the Bennington - one of the world’s premier luxury pontoon boats Duration: Full Day (8 Hours) - 7 Day Rentals *Half Day available upon request* About: Enjoy a full day on your private boat...

duration: 4 - 8 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Enjoy an immersive fishing trip with all rods, bait & tackle provided. Our experienced fishing captain will assist with everything you need, from baiting hooks to filleting your...

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: Step into the shadows of the Holy City on “The Ghosts with the Most” — a spine-tingling 90-minute walking ghost tour...

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

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...

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: 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: Duration 3 Hours About Ready to take on the oceans top predators? Book this Shark Fishing Charter Today! We will target a variety of species including Atlantic sharpnose, Black Tip, Spinner Sharks and Bonnet Head Sharks. Our...

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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...

description: A combination tour with Drayton Hall & Middleton Place. Duration 5 Hours About A combination plantation tour ticket to see both Drayton Hall and the gardens and grounds of Middleton Place with an exclusive Ashley River House ...

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...

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: 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...