CHARLESTON
240 Tours Reviewed
Night feels different on the USS Yorktown. This is a patriot’s point visit that trades daytime crowds for eerie WWII stories and unusual access after dark. You’ll hear tales tied to a ship once manned by more than 3,000 people,…
Charleston gets prettier after dark. From the water on the Charleston Princess, you get sunset harbor views that feel way more cinematic than any photo spot on land, plus live blues music onboard. The main thing to plan for is…
Charleston tastes like a living timeline. This small-group walking food tour turns iconic bites into a guided story, from stone ground grits to Charleston benne wafers, with guides like Jade and Faith bringing the “why” behind the flavors. I like…
Charleston looks different with OBX in your head. This private 3-hour outing takes you to around a dozen filming sites, and your guide Jill Paris brings show details you can actually picture. I love the small, private setup (just your…
If you want Charleston beyond the photos, start with Shem Creek. This 1.5-mile walk ties together working shrimp culture and the town’s past, stop by stop, with a cast-net finish on the waterfront. And because the group stays small (max…
Charleston moves fast, especially if you do it by minibus. This 2-hour loop gives you a guided ride through the city’s key historic spots, then adds time at The Charleston Museum, downtown. It is one of those “get oriented fast”…
A harbor cruise in Charleston feels like cheating—in a good way. You get the city’s skyline and forts from the water, plus live narration that ties it all together. I love the big, stable boat setup with restrooms on board,…
Charleston hits hard when it’s your first time, and this Old Town Trolley tour is a fast way to get your bearings. You ride with a live guide, with short photo breaks that help you place the city’s big landmarks…
Charleston gets real when the stories come with names. This Historic Women of Charleston walk shines a spotlight on the city’s “Badass Broads,” with Jonathan Green guiding you through five famous stops while keeping the focus on women’s influence—and the…
The USS Yorktown gets a different kind of spotlight after dark. This 90-minute Charleston experience mixes WWII-era ship life with maritime ghost lore, and the big draw is exclusive night-time access to parts of the vessel you cannot reach on…
One of America’s prettiest gardens meets real swamp wildlife. This combo pairs Magnolia Plantation (including its Audubon swamp nature tram) with an easy Charleston historic highlights loop by climate-controlled coach. I especially love how Magnolia feels like more than a…
Ghost stories meet bar stops in Charleston. This 2-hour evening walk mixes graveyard lore with close-up stops like Philadelphia Alley, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, and Washington Square. It’s hosted by Captain Bryan, the kind of guide who ties the…
2.5 hours can be a full-on food mission. This Charleston Upper King Street Food Tour blends a max of 8 people with a city-certified guide who connects bites to Charleston’s modern “New South” flavors. I especially like that you start…
A streetlight can’t hide Charleston’s past. This 90-minute 18+ night walking tour brings you face-to-face with the city’s raucous, scandalous underbelly, led by guides who know how to make it fun and factual. I love that it’s not a ghost…
Charleston tastes better on foot. This private walking food tour strings together classic Lowcountry dishes with real stories tied to the historic district. You’ll start at the United States Custom House, then keep moving through places that shaped Charleston’s food,…
