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2026 Charleston Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Downtown Duplex - St Philip St

Feel the timeless appeal of Charleston’s historic peninsula, the Holy City. Stay just mins. from MUSC, the College of Charleston, and the vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife of King Street. From this ideally located downtown home, you’ll be...

  • Charleston
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Wadmalaw Island

Despite its expansive size and proximity to the major tourist destinations of Charleston, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, and Folly Beach, Wadmalaw Island is a refreshingly unpopulated, quiet, and authentically local realm of the South Carolina...

Two BedroomKing Street Flat 302

Charming 2-Bedroom Retreat in the Heart of CharlestonWelcome to your ideal Charleston hideaway! This attractively appointed 2-bedroom home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and Southern appeal—just mins. from the city's historic district...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Johns Island

Johns Island is a unique region that sits almost directly in between the popular city of Charleston and the barrier island beaches that border the Atlantic shoreline. Technically the largest island in the state of South Carolina, this isle has more...

60' Sailing Yacht on a Private Dock

There's simply nothing else like it in Charleston!300 yards down a private road and you're in the middle of the striking marsh. Just you, dolphins, birds, the occasional kayaker...and of course this big sailing yacht. The three well-appointed...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
City Market

New Charleston visitors are often advised to start their regional tour with a visit to the historic City Market, a massive four block meeting place that sells homegrown goods and exquisitely crafted arts and crafts from all over the low country. A...

Racquet Club Villa 32 by Wild Dunes, Res...

Racquet Club Villa 32 by Wild Dunes2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Resort View________________________________________Appreciate a prime 1268 Sq. Ft. location near pools, eateries, main beach access and shopping. This lively community offers...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

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...

The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
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$29.00 - $510.00

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 10 pricing: • **Adults (Ages 13+)**: Starting at $45 • **Child (Ages 10-12)**: Starting at $35 description: The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour Join us for a...

Private Skiff Charter

Sandlapper Water Tours

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$600.00 - $850.00

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...

Charleston History Highlights Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the...

Virtual Charleston Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$100.00

meeting_point: Online description: Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide using live, video conferencing software. Duration 1 hour About If you can't travel to Charleston, we can bring the best of Charleston to you...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

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...

Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$22.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston With Adam! Duration 1 Hour & 20 Minutes About I will show you some ghost photos on this tour! Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far...

VIP Ghost Package

Bulldog Tours

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$39.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $49 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $39 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

Charleston Stroll | Fort Sumter Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

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...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

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...

Rentals: Shem Creek Kayak and Paddleboard
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$27.00 - $75.00

meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC description: *Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals* *Advance reservations are required* ___________________________________ Rates **3 Hour Single Kayak** - $45 (up to 3 hours) **Full day Single Kayak** ...

Charleston Pirate Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St. description: Award-winning guides and their parrot companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. ...

Charleston Harbor Tour

Charleston Speed Boat Adventures

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$150.00 - $224.70

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, ...

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip...

Charleston Pirate and Ghost Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

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...

Small Groups - Charleston History, Alleyways & Storytelling Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$17.00 - $27.00

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...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

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

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

Daytime Ghost Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

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...

Group Carriage Tours

Carolina Polo and Carriage Tour Company

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: group_size: Maximum 16 people description: Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and charming streets of downtown...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

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...

Children's Treasure Hunt Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $18.00

meeting_point: White Point Gardens at the corner of East Battery and Murray Blvd., Charleston, SC description: Interactive history with hands-on activities that make history fun for young children... and their grown-ups! Duration 1 Hour ...

Middleton Place

Enchanting gardens, interactive history, and breathtaking views abound at Middleton Place, one of the top-ranked attractions by Charleston newcomers and seasoned vacationers alike.

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

James Island County Park

The expansive James Island County Park has a unique distinction as being one of the most entertaining and diverse destination in the Lowcountry. Able to accommodate a world of interests, from camping and fishing to splashing around in a seasonal...

Blue Life Charters stands out as your premier provider of private boat tours in Charleston, SC, blending family ownership with expert operation. We take immense pride in delivering a luxury yacht experience without the accompanying luxury price tag.