CHARLESTON
302 Tours Reviewed
Dolphins, minus the waiting game. This Folly Beach afternoon dolphin boat tour cruises the estuary behind Folly Beach on a spacious, cushioned, covered saltwater pontoon boat (the Rosie), then heads to Morris Island near the historic lighthouse. Along the way,…
Craft spirits in 45 minutes, plus a real chance to find your bottle. Striped Pig Distillery keeps it simple: you’ll get a guided look at how the spirit gets made, then sample up to 4 oz of their lineup. I…
Dolphins in your paddle lane. This Charleston-area Folly Beach kayak safari pairs a beginner-friendly lesson with time on the Folly River, where you’ll keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins while you paddle. You also get guidance on how to…
You can make something you will actually wear. In Charleston, this private in-store session lets you design a one-of-a-kind trucker hat using patches, pins, and buttons, guided by a personal hat barista. Two things I like a lot are the…
One neighborhood. Four story stops. Tons of local flavor. This private Charleston food tour strings together Historic District tastes, City Market history, and landmark sights without feeling like a textbook. It runs about 2 hours 10 minutes, and the private…
Ghost stories get serious in Charleston. This 90-minute Spectral Adventure is built around dark, dramatic tales at three well-known stops, with stories that include decapitation, hanging, and live burial rather than a standard history lecture in the dark. I especially…
History in Charleston, with easy transportation included. You’ll do Magnolia Plantation & Gardens with a professional guide, then finish with the See it all City Bus ride to help you get your bearings around the Holy City. It’s a smart…
Charleston has a habit of hiding its best stories. This 2-hour walking tour takes you off the main drag into alleyways where the guide ties each turn to the city’s founders and origins, and you get time to see major…
Charleston feels like a game here. This self-guided Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Audio Tour turns a walk through major landmarks into a puzzle route with GPS navigation and audio/text storytelling, starting whenever you want. I like the flexible, self-paced…
Paddle Charleston’s saltwater creeks quietly. This guided 2-hour kayak tour from Charleston Outdoor Adventures takes you through the saltwater creeks behind Folly Beach, with wildlife spotting built into the ride. You’ll also see oyster beds and barrier islands while you…
Beer and a party bus: yes, please. This Charleston Brewery District Cruise pairs limo-style door-to-door transport with included beer and snacks, so you don’t waste time sorting rides. You also get brewery stops plus iconic photo breaks like Rainbow Row…
A spy mission turns Charleston history into a hunt. You follow mobile clues through key Revolutionary-era sites, trying to slip out of the city as a Patriot Spy. I love how interactive it feels because you move from place to…
A 1920s night walk starts with one sip. This Roaring ’20s Walking Tour with Drinks turns Asheville’s historic district into a mini time machine, with prohibition-era stories and a drink at each of 3 stops. I like the way it…
If you want Charleston views without the crowds, this works. The Carolina Blue is a 33-foot monohull built for an intimate sunset ride, with close passes of landmarks like the Battery and the Ravenel Bridge. The captain keeps the outing…
Ghosts make Charleston feel extra alive. This 90-minute walking tour in the historic core mixes chilling tales (ghosts and graverobbers) with real, tangible places you can see and picture in your head. You’ll also get a kid-friendly tone, so it’s…
