CHARLESTON
302 Tours Reviewed
Charleston at night feels different. The Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour brings Mike Brown (host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast) onto the streets for 90 minutes of suspenseful local lore and ghost stories. I like that the vibe is…
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…
Skip the hot streets for a 90-minute loop. This Charleston city sightseeing tour uses an air-conditioned luxury minibus with wide windows, so you can watch landmarks roll by while a guide strings together the city’s eras, from the oldest church…
Charleston tastes better on foot. This 2.5-hour downtown food tour mixes Lowcountry flavors with stories tied to the French Quarter and the Market—so you’re not just eating, you’re learning the why behind the what. I especially love the small group…
Charleston at night has a way of tightening the air. This Haunted Booze and Boos walking tour turns the city’s landmarks into ghost stories, with your pirate guide leading the way while you hit a few historic bar stops along…
Boone Hall is beautiful, and it’s honest. This all-access ticket gets you across the working plantation—Avenue of Oaks views included—plus guided indoor time and interpretive stops that don’t skip the hard parts. I especially love the Gullah culture live presentation…
Salt marsh air and quiet water beat the usual Charleston shuffle. This 2.5-hour eco cruise takes you through tidal creeks and ends on uninhabited Morris Island to see the lighthouse and hunt shells. I love the smaller boat size and…
Charleston has a secret appetite. On this 3-hour French Quarter or Upper King brunch walk, I love that you get classic Lowcountry bites plus a surprise Secret Dish, while your guide connects the food to the streets you’re walking. What…
Charleston Harbor looks different from the water. This cruise turns the waterfront into a story you can actually see, with fully narrated stops and close-up Fort Sumter views that make the Civil War feel real. I also like that you…
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,…
Charleston turns eerie after dark. I love the after-hours access to the Unitarian Church Graveyard and the way a licensed guide layers stories from The Ghosts of Charleston into the walk. One drawback: the route is dark with uneven cobblestones,…
Two hours, and Charleston feels clear. This guided walk connects the French Quarter and South of Broad in a tight route, so you get the big picture fast while still seeing little corners you’d miss on your own. I like…
A horse pulls you through Charleston in an hour. This $49.95 ride from the Big Red Barn pairs covered carriages and easy photo angles with a certified guide telling the city’s major turning points, from pirate-era raids to Reconstruction—and it…
Fort Sumter hits hard, and it starts on the water. This ticket bundles prebooked Fort Sumter admission with a round-trip ferry, plus a narrated harbor cruise that sets the stage before you even dock. You get big Charleston views on…
Charleston feels spooky when the streetlights click on. This haunted horse and carriage tour lets you hear the stories while someone else does the driving, and you skip the slog of a walking ghost tour. I like the no-stress route…
