CHARLESTON
23 Tours Reviewed
Charleston looks different when you’re moving slowly on a private sailboat. I like how you get close views of the Battery and downtown waterfront, and then the big-ticket sights like the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter show up in a…
Charleston has another side, and this tour shows it. This afternoon ride/walk in Wraggborough takes you past key Black-history landmarks like Mother Emanuel AME Church and the Old Citadel. I love the small-group format (up to 14) and the way…
Night rides in Charleston feel like folklore. I really like the slow, old-school pace of the horse-drawn carriage, and I like that a certified guide connects the landmarks so the stories feel tied to real places. One thing to note:…
A sunset sail can be just pretty water and soft light, but this one is also built for Charleston history and real on-deck comfort. I like that it is private for up to 6, so you’re not stuck sharing your…
Charleston looks better under sail. I love the private yacht feel of the 50ft Yacht Fate and the way Charleston’s shoreline glows once the sun starts dropping. From the water, the city’s big landmarks look close enough to reach, but…
Cold air, older secrets, and cobblestones. This Charleston ghost walking tour is built around documented paranormal history, told by a local licensed guide (no scripted actors) as you move through the city’s dark corners. I love the small-group size (10…
Spooky stories, rolling gently through old Charleston. I love the private, narrated horse-drawn ride and the way the guide ties the sights together with real Charleston-area hauntings. One thing to consider: the whole experience is about 30 minutes, so it’s…
Gold hour over Charleston starts on the dock. This cruise wins me over with its music-forward, social vibe and the way the 55-foot catamaran gives you wide, postcard-ready views of the harbor’s big landmarks. The one thing to factor in:…
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…
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…
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…
Night makes Charleston feel extra eerie. This 45-minute haunted horse-and-carriage evening tour threads ghost stories through downtown landmarks, with a guide who turns history into scene-setting theater. I like the small group size (max 14, with a listed cap of…
Sunset over Charleston Harbor feels personal, not staged. On a 45-foot power catamaran, you get great angles of the Battery and Ravenel Bridge plus the real bonus of dolphins and sea birds as the light changes. It’s a relaxed, music-on-the-water…
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…
Night turns Charleston’s dark side into a walking story. This tour blends Provost Dungeon entry with a guided night route through back alleys and historic lanes, so you get both a real place to see and stories that make it…
