CHARLESTON
240 Tours Reviewed
Charleston’s stories run on land and water. This combo pairs an air-conditioned minibus tour of the historic district with a narrated Carolina Belle harbor cruise, so you get history fast, then see it from the water. I like two things…
Charleston in comfort beats the heat. This small-group loop lets you hit the city’s top sights fast, without the headache of navigating downtown streets on your own. I love the luxurious Sprinter van comfort and the max 12-person group size,…
Prohibition comes with a cocktail kit. In Charleston, Alchemix runs Sip History in The Sun, a two-hour class that pairs a Prohibition-era history chat with hands-on mixology, plus 3 cocktails and snacks. You’ll enter a hidden-feeling setting tied to the…
Charleston shopping gets a wine-and-discount makeover. This 2.5-hour walk on King Street mixes drinks, a local-style shopping route, and 10–20% boutique discounts that can seriously cut your bill. I like that the whole thing is designed for real celebrating, not…
Beer and a bus. That’s the whole point. This Charleston brewery tour is built for an easy afternoon: you ride to three breweries, taste 12 pours, and hear beer-making stories from your guide along the way. It’s the kind of…
Magnolia Plantation moves at a calm, old-time pace. You get the Lowcountry in one long day: nearly 600 acres of gardens and wildlife, plus a Charleston city tour with major landmarks like the Citadel and the Battery. The Audubon swamp…
Charleston turns spooky at night. This Ghost Tour Charleston, led by Adam Metropolis, strings together 1-hour of haunted landmark stories you can actually follow street by street. I like that the pacing is tight and you stay in motion, so…
Night ghosts have better sound on water. This after-dark Charleston Harbor cruise pairs a 45-foot powered catamaran with live narration, so you get the city’s spooky side from places you just can’t reach on foot. You drift past the skyline…
Donuts plus downtown stories. This Charleston sweet-treat walk mixes guided strolling, quick local context, and tastings, ending with classic Pineapple Fountain photos. You’ll stay in the downtown core the whole time, so it feels like a plan, not a scavenger…
Charleston has a talent for turning history into play. This Charleston Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt lets you “escape” a real 1718 siege story while wandering the most historic parts of downtown. I like that it’s self-guided, so you can pause…
Your nose gets a hands-on lesson in scent. This Tijon Charleston class turns fragrance into a true craft, with 300 hand-selected oils and a clear Mix & Match setup. You start with pre-built blends, then build your own. You end…
Charleston at night turns strange fast. This Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl mixes four real Charleston bar stops with spooky tales, including cryptids, demons, and the city’s prohibition hangover. I love the way the tour keeps the stories tied…
Charleston stories land better on foot. This walk strings together colonial Charleston and American Revolution moments with real street-level details, plus you’ll also get indoor time with included admissions to the Philip Simmons House and Halsey Gallery. I love how…
One of the best ways to see Charleston is at night. This Boo-Hag and Brews Haunted Bar Hop pairs a walking brew tour with ghost stories that are anchored in local past, not just spooky vibes. I love the mix…
Sunday walking, told from a new angle. This Frankly Charleston tour takes you through Wraggborough with a black history lens, so the usual downtown sights like the Citadel and Aiken-Rhett House land in a larger story. I like that it…
