CHARLESTON
79 Tours Reviewed
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…
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…
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 reveals itself in footstep-sized chapters. This guided walk strings together some of the city’s most famous buildings into one clear story, from early American politics to church glass and merchant wealth. I especially love how the route is built…
Horse hooves and history in one hour. You get a classic, romantic ride with a professional guide and quick looks at major landmarks clustered in historic downtown Charleston. Since the tour starts and ends at the Historic City Market, it’s…
Charleston reads like a storybook. This guided walk strings together famous sights and quieter corners of the Historic District with an entertaining local guide. I love the photo-ready stop at Rainbow Row, and I also like the leisurely pacing that…
Charleston by horse carriage feels like time travel. You start at 20 Anson St, meet the horses at the stable, then roll out on a custom carriage for about an hour through the city’s residential Historic District. It’s an easy…
Charleston history walks with you. This Old Walled City walking tour turns street corners into cause-and-effect stories, and it’s led by a 7th-generation Charlestonian guide (people like Bruce and Al show up in past groups). I love the way you…
Charleston rolls past your window fast. This 90-minute guided bus tour is built for quick orientation: you’ll glide past 100+ historic landmarks while a local guide connects the dots with street-level stories. Key sights like The Battery Sea Wall, Rainbow…
Food history in Charleston tastes a whole lot better. This half-day tour pairs a 90-minute historic walking route with Chef Forrest Parker, then finishes with a cooking demonstration and a sit-down lunch. You’ll connect the dots between the city’s story…
Charleston can be a lot to take in on your own. A horse-drawn carriage tour turns the 350-year story into something you can actually follow. I like that you get live commentary while you pass major landmarks, from the harbor…
Charleston history walks, not lectures. This 3-hour Charleston historical walking tour led by Dr. Eric Lager, a Ph.D. historian at The Citadel, turns famous streets into a story you can follow. The group stays small, up to 12 people, which…
Charleston’s harbor has a way of teaching you fast. This 90-minute cruise in a replica 1920s Bay-Steamer style boat pairs live narration with close-up Civil War and Revolutionary War landmarks, including Fort Sumter. I also love the chance to settle…
Charleston’s alleys hold the city’s real plot. This small-group walking tour pairs charming side streets with major landmarks like Rainbow Row, all told through a local guide’s street-level stories. I like that it’s built for wandering—short stops, lots of turns,…
