CHARLESTON
240 Tours Reviewed
Charleston gets creepier after dark. I like this tour because it brings 10 original stories to life in a small group where you can actually hear the details while you walk. One thing to know up front: it is not…
Birds and dolphins, right off Charleston Harbor. This 2-hour nature boat tour with a certified naturalist pairs live wildlife education with real scenery: Charleston skyline views, passes by Fort Sumter, and a visit to Morris Island. I love that you…
One block at a time, Charleston turns spooky fast. This is a nighttime walking ghost tour that mixes true-history storytelling with candlelight-style atmosphere and plenty of local legends. I especially like how the stories are tied to real places you…
Angel Oak makes time feel silly. On this Wadmalaw Island day trip, I love the Angel Oak Tree photo stop and the all-you-can-drink tea at Charleston Tea Garden. One thing to plan for: it is a packed 5.5-hour loop, and…
Charleston tastes better when you cook it. I love the small 16-person format and the way instructors like Martha turn the dishes into quick, useful Charleston know-how; the only watch-out is that this is a workshop, not a huge professional…
A quiet boat morning beats the crowd every time. A private sail on Mystique pairs Charleston’s waterfront history with a chance at dolphins, all with a small-group crew. It’s a simple plan: you cruise key sights, learn what you’re seeing,…
You get trees, tea, and wine—three moods in one day. This small-group Lowcountry tour turns a short drive outside Charleston into a real change of scenery, with built-in time for photos and stops that don’t feel rushed. I like that…
Charleston tastes better when someone else leads. I love the small groups of no more than 10 and the way the tour builds a serious Lowcountry menu, from She-Crab Soup to sweet handmade ice cream. One note: at $117, the…
Three hours in Charleston, and it all clicks. This Middleton Plantation half-day tour pairs guided Charleston sightseeing with time at Middleton Place, so you don’t just see pretty gardens—you understand what you’re looking at. I especially like the free hotel…
One stroll can change how you see a city. This 2-hour, 10-minute walk turns Charleston’s food into a history lesson, with tastings tied to the people and places that shaped the Lowcountry. You start downtown at 164 Church St and…
Custom perfume in Charleston is hands-on and oddly fun. At Tijon Charleston, you’ll build a scent from 12 premixed blends and then fine-tune it with oils from a large collection. It’s a small group (up to 12), so you don’t…
Follow Charleston’s stories through its alleys and landmarks. This small-group walking tour with guide Adam links major sights to the people and power behind them, from early pirate tales to Revolutionary-era clues. You’ll spend about two hours on foot, with…
Charleston can be a lot to take in. This combo turns it into a clean, timed day: you ride an air-conditioned coach to Boone Hall, then get a guided sweep through Charleston’s most famous streets and landmarks. The first thing…
A 90-minute bus ride can save Charleston time. You get a tight sweep of the city’s most photographed spots, from Rainbow Row to a harbor-facing stop at The Battery, with guided context that’s hard to piece together on your own…
Some nights in Charleston feel built for ghosts. This 2-hour Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl mixes pub stops with real local settings, from the Powders’ 1713 walls to the Blind Tiger speakeasy vibe. I like that the pacing is tight and…
