CHARLESTON
240 Tours Reviewed
Shrimping history meets the harbor on one walk. This Shem Creek Culture Tour in Mt. Pleasant mixes an oldest-home stop with the working shrimping industry, led by Captain Bryan. I love the way Captain Bryan tells stories with humor while…
A pedal party on the water sounds like fun. This Charleston harbor cruise mixes scenic views, friendly crew energy, and a do-it-your-way vibe with pedal stations built right into the ride. I especially love the chance to see landmarks like…
Historic Charleston moves fast, and this tour helps you keep up. In about 90 minutes, you glide the historic peninsula and get a clear sense of how the city grew from past to present. Two things I really like are…
Charleston has a way of looking sweet and feeling sharp. This self-guided audio walking tour turns famous spots like Rainbow Row into a story you can follow on foot. I like the hands-free GPS narration that plays when you reach…
A Charleston harbor cruise is a fast way to get your bearings. On the private boat Kismet, you get a relaxed ride with room for your whole group, plus time to swim and lounge right on the water. I like…
Charleston bars feel like a story you can drink. This 2-hour craft beer and cocktails guided tour strings together handpicked spots, a few key landmarks, and enough background to make the streets click. You’ll pass major sights like Charleston City…
Churches, laws, and pastel homes in two hours. This Historic Charleston walk stitches together iconic churches and harbor views, with a licensed guide who keeps the stories clear and useful. I love that the sights are compact and walkable, and…
Gardens at Middleton Place feel like a slow exhale. In about 4.5 hours, you’ll cover the 65-acre grounds, tour the Middleton Family House Museum, and then sit down for classic low-country cuisine. If you like history that you can actually…
Charleston has a hidden history of women. This 2-hour walk reframes the streets through the women tied to Charleston’s past, starting on Magazine Street. I like that it stays tightly focused (not a long, wandering lecture), and I also like…
Middleton Place feels like a guided storybook. You’ll get small-group Mercedes Sprinter transport from downtown Charleston and lunch plus admission fees included so your day stays simple. The only real watch-out: the schedule is fixed, and some parts can feel…
Deathly dessert tastes better in the dark. This 1.5-hour Charleston outing pairs five courses of local sweets with chilling stories, told in an intimate, private dining room. I like that it’s not a walking tour, and I like the fact…
Charleston history, told on foot. This 90-minute small-group walk keeps things tight and story-driven, with a licensed guide and a cap of 10 guests so you can actually ask questions. I love that the experience jumps across eras fast, from…
Charleston can feel like a maze of stories. This outdoor walking game turns the peninsula into a puzzle trail from St. Philip’s Church to St. Michael’s Church. You follow clues on your phone, move at your pace, and still end…
Charleston waters turn fishing into a day off. This Charleston inshore fishing charter runs about 8 hours through inlets, sounds, bays, tidal creeks, marsh grass, and oyster banks—prime places for redfish tailing and doormat flounder. It’s the kind of trip…
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…
