CHARLESTON
176 Tours Reviewed
Charleston’s past is walking-distance. This small-group tour threads together the city’s famous architecture and the stories that shaped it, from the first settlers to the Civil War era. You’ll see major landmarks like the Battery and Rainbow Row, but what…
Two bars, one timeline of Charleston. This guided walk through the French Quarter turns drinks into clues, with a licensed guide sharing local lore and key city moments that stretch back about 300 years. I love that the stops are…
Charleston can be confusing at first. This walking tour helps you read the city fast. You’ll follow a guide trained in architecture and history, so the buildings start to make sense instead of just looking pretty. I particularly like the…
Magnolia tells the Lowcountry story fast. This small-group Charleston outing strings together three guided experiences at Magnolia Plantation, plus roundtrip transportation in a climate-controlled Mercedes Sprinter. You’ll go from city streets to gardens and swamp trails without wrestling tickets or…
Spooky stories, rolling gently through old Charleston. I love the private, narrated horse-drawn ride and the way the guide ties the sights together with real Charleston-area hauntings. One thing to consider: the whole experience is about 30 minutes, so it’s…
Charleston has a quieter story worth hearing. This small-group morning walking tour focuses on black history and Lowcountry culture, with guided stops at Emanuel AME Church, Second Presbyterian Church, and the Aiken-Rhett House. You’ll hear talk that connects slavery, Gullah…
Ghost stories, no crowd. This smartphone-guided haunted walk lets you explore Charleston’s spooky landmarks with an audio track that nudges you from stop to stop, ending at the Old Charleston City Jail. It’s built for your pace, with an easy…
Charleston can feel like a postcard—until you hear the people behind it. This walking tour with Liz Legare Duren turns ordinary streets into a guided story of triumphs, tragedies, and everyday details you’d otherwise miss. I love the small-group size…
Charleston food has a backstory. On this VIP Historic District tour, you eat your way through the cobblestones with skip-the-line stops and quick views of sights like the Old Exchange building and Waterfront Park. I love how the tastings add…
Charleston at night gets real fast. This 90-minute Ghost & Graveyard walking tour turns Charleston’s history into something you can see, hear, and feel as you step inside an old graveyard after dark. You’ll trace the story of why the…
Charleston gets creepier after dark. I like this tour because it brings 10 original stories to life in a small group where you can actually hear the details while you walk. One thing to know up front: it is not…
Birds and dolphins, right off Charleston Harbor. This 2-hour nature boat tour with a certified naturalist pairs live wildlife education with real scenery: Charleston skyline views, passes by Fort Sumter, and a visit to Morris Island. I love that you…
One block at a time, Charleston turns spooky fast. This is a nighttime walking ghost tour that mixes true-history storytelling with candlelight-style atmosphere and plenty of local legends. I especially like how the stories are tied to real places you…
A quiet boat morning beats the crowd every time. A private sail on Mystique pairs Charleston’s waterfront history with a chance at dolphins, all with a small-group crew. It’s a simple plan: you cruise key sights, learn what you’re seeing,…
Charleston tastes better when someone else leads. I love the small groups of no more than 10 and the way the tour builds a serious Lowcountry menu, from She-Crab Soup to sweet handmade ice cream. One note: at $117, the…
