CHARLESTON
176 Tours Reviewed
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
Horse power brings Charleston to life. This Old South Carriage tour pairs Belgian and Percheron draft horses with a narrated route that covers more than 300 years, from colonial days to the Civil War era. I love how you get…
Charleston gets good fast once you have a local guide. This 2-hour walk threads together the city’s landmarks, churches, and waterfront views. I especially like the way the tour connects each stop to what was happening around it, so the…
