CHARLESTON
240 Tours Reviewed
A pirate cruise for kids can be chaos. This one is controlled chaos: a 45-foot wooden Black Ghost ship, active games, and a proper river adventure on the Ashley River. I especially love two things. Kids get pirate names and…
Prohibition stories pair well with cocktails. This 2-hour Charleston history-and-hops walk links Prohibition-era drinking to the city’s streets, churches, and landmarks, led by local guides such as Adam and Captain Brian. I love two things most: the small group size…
Night work, real equipment, real questions. This Charleston experience is built around one twist: you are the ghost hunter, not just the listener. You’ll use tools from the paranormal-investigation world, including a thermal imaging camera, while your guide shares local…
A cabana bar and cocktail history sound like a perfect combo. This Charleston class pairs three crafted cocktails with the stories behind them, served in an outdoor setting that still feels relaxed and social. You get just enough structure to…
Plantation calm, with lunch included. This Middleton Place experience is built for an easy day out of downtown Charleston with air-conditioned transportation plus a mix of guided and self-guided exploring. I like that you get a narrated house visit when…
A horse carriage makes Charleston slow down fast. This private tour runs through historic downtown at a relaxed pace, led by a certified guide from Palmetto Carriage Works, with stops that fit right into the City’s most famous blocks. I…
Charleston is a city built on small surprises. This history and architecture walking tour strings those surprises together into one easy 1-mile loop, with guided stops in classic downtown neighborhoods plus interior access where available. You get the stories behind…
Food and pirates walk together here. This tour mixes sit-down tastings with a guided walk through Charleston’s historic core, tying what you eat to French and African influences, plus the odd ways pirates shaped the local diet. I also like…
Charleston’s best quick orientation by car. You get an easy ride, hotel pickup in downtown, and a local-style route that mixes harbor views with church and civic landmarks. Guide Jeff Zimmerman keeps the pace friendly, with stops built for photos…
Charleston at night hits different. This Death and Depravity Ghost Tour turns famous spots into a story walk, with dark history, pirate lore, and churchyard whispers. I love how the route uses real, recognizable landmarks like the Powder Magazine and…
A quiet walk that turns Charleston into a story you can see. This 2-hour history tour strings together the big icons and the small clues, from the ratification-era home built in 1771 to the churches and streets that shaped the…
Charleston has a second set of stories. This walking tour focuses on Black Charleston—the parts of the city that don’t always make it into the usual sightseeing loop. You follow a route through major downtown landmarks, then land on darker,…
Charleston from the water feels like a cheat code. This private yacht charter runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, sails past Fort Sumter and Downtown’s harbor sights, and gives you that clean, flexible water-level perspective without dealing with big groups.…
Nighttime storytelling on real harbor waters. This Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor is a 1 hour 30 minute ride on a 45-foot powered catamaran where you pass by spooky, history-packed harbor sites you cannot reach on foot, while your…
A ghost tour that moves at a carriage pace is a smart Charleston plan. This 40-minute ride threads you through cobblestone streets and shadowy alleys while your guide strings together terrifying tales of prisoners, rogues, and pirates. I especially like…
