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Tours & Attractions in Charleston, SC
Looking for things to do in Charleston? Why not stand on the site of the first shot in the Civil War? Come face to face with a giant sea turtle. Take a tour of an antebellum mansion. Climb aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. There are so many blossoming gardens, so many photo opportunities and so many reasons to come back to see us again. Please look for those tour companies that are members of the Palmetto Guild Association to ensure you are exploring with a certified tour guide.
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Middleton Place House Museum
Originally built in 1755, the Museum houses an original family collection of decorative and fine art. The narrative includes two Founding Fathers and the people they enslaved.
Beyond the Fields: Enslavement at Middleton Place
Join an historian for a half-hour program and conversation focusing on the institution of slavery and the enslaved people whose labor built and maintained Middleton Place.
Palmetto Carriage Works
The oldest carriage company in the city. Their licensed guides have been driving carriages longer than anyone else. Book in advance to avoid long waits!
Customized Charleston Walking Tours by Bulldog Tours
Excited about architecture? Passionate about gardens? Crave culinary history? Bulldog Tours loves customizing private walking tours around your particular passion or need.
Schooner Pride
Enjoy a sail on the tall ship, Schooner Pride. One of the top rated things to do in Charleston and a top 10 sunset sail in the US. See the "Holy City" from the water with us.
Fort Sumter Tour & Old South Carriage Tour Combo
Explore historic downtown Charleston in a horse-drawn carriage tour & visit a Civil War monument—Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. Save when you book this combo!
Mount Pleasant Pier
Enjoy beautiful views at this 1250-ft pier that features the River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop, tackle sales & rod rentals. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours of operation.
Charleston’s African-American History and Heritage Walking Tour
Explore the influence & experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery, through the struggle & oppression after, to the fight for civil rights.
Gibbes Museum of Art
With a premier collection of over 10,000 American works, the Gibbes Museum of Art promotes and protects Charleston's rich cultural heritage through a vibrant artistic lens.
Folly Beach County Park
Beach park on Folly's west end. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Features the Pelican Watch Pavilion and the new Dunes House building. Visit website for amenities/fees/hours.
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Established in 1851. An important Gullah/Geechee heritage site, preserved in recognition of generations of enslaved people and its cultural and historical significance.
Fossil Hunting Tour
Find your own fossils on this 4-hr guided boat tour and beach walk. Possible specimens include shark teeth and material from many ice age vertebrate species.
Ft. Sumter Tours/Charleston Strolls Tour Combo
Bulldog Tours and Ft. Sumter Tours offer this exclusive tour combo. Experience a tour of the Fort and our historic walking tour. Two iconic Charleston tours, one great price.
Friends of the Hunley
In 1864 the Hunley became the world’s first successful sub and then vanished. Found and recovered over a century later, you can see this amazing artifact during weekend tours.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Enjoy Charleston's top rated harbor tour with the official Charleston Harbor Tours! Tours depart daily mid-February - December. See website for a full schedule & tickets.
Old South Carriage Company
Charleston’s oldest family-owned carriage company. Millions served, millions delighted since 1983! Certified guides. Beautiful draft horses. Advanced reservations recommended.
Toast the Town Cocktail Tour
Curated cocktails & the history behind them. Tour features quaint bars of three upscale inns. Learn how this Colonial port city became one of the best places to raise a toast.
Historic Carriage Tour & Haunted Carriage Tour
Tour Charleston by day and night! Book Old South Carriage Co.’s iconic historic tour and popular haunted tour. Two top-rated horse-drawn carriage tours - one great price.
Meggett County Park
416-acre park with 5 miles of pedestrian trails; home to live oak trees, a variety of wildlife, an island, wetlands, marsh views. Park is not staffed. No on-site restrooms.
Fort Sumter Tours
Charleston's "must do" - travel back in time by boat & visit Charleston's ONLY National Park with Fort Sumter Tours. Boats depart daily from downtown and Patriots Point.
Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour
View famous tombstones and explore the streets and alleyways of our haunted Historic District at night while listening to stories of ghosts, haunted houses, and superstitions.
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Recommended by National Geographic, COA is located on pristine waters. Enjoy history, dolphins, & waterfowl via kayak, SUP & boat adventures. Top-rated Tripadvisor activity.
Firefly Distillery
Enjoy spirited tastings, Firefly craft cocktails, live music, and entertaining and informative tours at the home of the world's first Sweet Tea Vodka. Check website for hours.
Savor the Flavors of Upper King
Taste and see what makes Upper King so distinctive. Sample mouth-watering Lowcountry cuisine from the popular innovators in this ever-evolving restaurant district.
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour
Get a behind the scenes tour of the aircraft carrier Yorktown, featuring exclusive access to areas of the ship not normally accessible to the public. Price includes admission.
Historic Charleston Foundation Special Tours
Connoisseur Tours are custom-designed, exclusive tours of Charleston and the Lowcountry for small, private groups. For example: architecture, antiques, history, gardens.
James Island County Park
643-acres, walking/biking trails, seasonal spray play fountain, off-leash dog park, picnic spots, boat rentals, playground & more. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours.
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Rich in natural, cultural & historical resources; miles of trails, elevated boardwalks & former rice fields. Favored habitat for rare wildlife. Dogs & bicycles not permitted.
Charleston Strolls
Featured in Southern Living, NY Times, and AAA, this two-hour tour is the best overview of Charleston’s rich history, culture, antebellum homes, architecture, and gardens.
Adventure Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Sightseeing offers Charleston's top rated city bus tours and plantation tours. Let our 30+ years of experience enlighten and entertain in climate controlled comfort
Harbor Cruise Tour & Old South Carriage Tour Combo
A complete view of Charleston by land & sea! Explore historic downtown by horse-drawn carriage with guide (1hr) and harbor cruise & tour (90min). Book this combo and save!
Adventure Sightseeing Plantation Tours
Enjoy a plantation tour or combination city tour with Charleston's top rated bus tour company. Leave the driving to us! Private and group tours available.
Isle of Palms County Park
Lifeguards on duty seasonally along designated swimming area. Located at the foot of the Isle of Palms Connector. Visit our website for amenities/gate fees/hours of operation.
Wannamaker County Park
Paved walking/biking trails, seasonal sprinkler area, off-leash dog park, playgrounds, picnic sites with grills. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours of operation.
Captain's Tour Aboard the USS Yorktown
Get a behind the scenes tour of the aircraft carrier Yorktown, featuring exclusive access to areas of the ship not normally accessible to the public. Price includes admission.
Gray Line of Charleston
Get the story behind the history by our licensed guides in our new climate controlled buses. Experience over 300 years of Charleston history. Save with our great combo tours!
Palmetto Islands County Park
943-acre park with off-leash dog park, biking/walking trails, boardwalks, paddle boats, picnic sites and playground. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours of operation.
Nathaniel Russell House
Grand Federal townhouse completed in 1808. Restored interior w/ elaborate ornamentation, period antiques & a magnificent free-flying staircase. Set amid spacious lush gardens.
Savor the Flavors of Charleston
Charleston’s original food tour. Walk and taste your way through downtown with our knowledgeable, licensed guide. A perennial favorite tour among first-time and repeat guests.
Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation has been recognized as the #1 Plantation in the Charleston area according to USA Today's 10BEST and is a "must see" according to NBC Daytime Television.
Savor the Flavors of Shem Creek
Taste, sip and learn about the flavors of historic Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant.Visit three restaurants and enjoy Lowcountry cuisine and cocktails at each.Interesting & delicious!
Haunted Carriage Tour
Charleston’s only Haunted Carriage tour! Ride with Old South Carriage Co to see top landmarks while hearing tales of ghosts & pirates in one of America’s most haunted cities.
Spiritline Cruises - Private Events
Charleston's most unique venue for private events for over 50 years. From team building to corporate entertainment, use our expertise for your next successful event.
Charleston Harbor Tours - Private Events
The perfect venue for your next special event. Whether it's sailing on a tall ship, a private dinner cruise on a charter yacht or a social event, we have the perfect vessel!
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Seasonal waterpark for all ages. Lazy river, wave pool, tube slides, mat racer, kiddie play areas, and tallest slide in Charleston, The Washout. Visit website for fees/hours.
Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park
Fun for all ages. 200-ft open and tube slides, 500-ft lazy river, leisure pool, Caribbean play structure, concessions. Open seasonally. Visit our website for fees/hours.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Walk in the steps of heroes at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, home of the USS YORKTOWN. See two vessels, twenty-six aircraft, the Vietnam Experience and more!
Charleston Princess
Charleston Harbor Tours newest vessel, offering events such as our signature Blues & BBQ Cruise, Wine Down, Holiday Events & more! Available for private charters too!
Essential Charleston Passport
Discover Charleston’s essential historic and cultural sites while saving nearly 50% off regular admission - with the Essential Charleston Passport! Purchase on-line.
Drayton Hall
Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Place to See in South Carolina. America’s oldest unrestored plantation c. 1738 open daily for house tours, plantation tours, and museum exhibits.
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
Offers the only public beach access on Kiawah Island. Lifeguards on duty seasonally along designated swimming area. Visit our website for amenities, fees & hours of operation.
South Carolina Aquarium
Encounter thousands of animals, see the Great Ocean Tank and explore the Sea Turtle Care Center™ where endangered sea turtles are rehabilitated for release back to the wild.
SpiritLine Cruises - Charleston Harbor Tours
Charleston’s best & only harbor tour narrated in person by a licensed tour guide. Learn the real history aboard this relaxing 90 minute tour. Departs downtown & Mt. Pleasant.
Folly Beach Pier
Stretching over 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, the Folly Beach Pier offers fishing, spectacular views, beach access, gift shop, the Pier 101 Restaurant and much more.
Aiken-Rhett House
City’s most intact antebellum urban complex (c. 1820). Historic interiors, surviving virtually unaltered since 1858, have been conserved & stabilized. Many original objects.
Middleton Place
Home to America’s oldest and most important landscaped gardens, the historic site encompasses 110 acres including the Gardens, House Museum, Stableyards, and Eliza’s House.
Savor the Flavor of South of Broad
Charleston’s first walking tour to combine the history and elegance of this prominent neighborhood with food tastings and two museum houses.
Bulldog Tours - Charleston Food Tours
Voted Southern Living’s “Top 5 Tours to Take in Charleston”. You’ll walk, talk, and taste your way through Charleston’s renowned culinary history and culture.
Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
Explore the eerie history of the Old City Jail, exclusively offered by Bulldog Tours. Step inside this chilling landmark for spine-tingling tales!
Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour
Bulldog Tours offers exclusive nighttime access to this historically haunted site. Hear chilling stories about the Revolutionary War prisoners and others once jailed here.
Dark Side of Charleston Walking Tour
Take an uncensored look at Charleston’s true history; a history full of corruption, prostitution, crime, scandal and sordid affairs. This is a fascinating adults only tour.
RedFin Charters
Inshore fishing charter - Redfish , Flounder, Speckled Sea Trout, Lady Fish, & Black Drum! Licenses, rods, bait, tackle, ice & water all included. Let's catch some fish!
Coastal Expeditions
Let Coastal Expeditions share the secrets of the salt marsh with you on a kayak safari or boat tour! Dolphins, manatees, oysters, pelicans. Shem Creek, IOP, Kiawah & Bulls Is.
Bulldog Tours
Voted "Best Tour Company" for the last decade, Bulldog Tours offers memorable history, food & ghost tours. Visit our headquarters located a block from the City Market.
Cypress Gardens
Stroll miles of garden trails, paddle cypress swamp, relax in a greenhouse with butterflies & flowers, discover native & exotic reptile exhibits & the freshwater aquarium.
Splash Island Waterpark
Seasonal waterpark within Palmetto Islands County Park. Features include 200-ft & 16-ft water slides, activity pool, concessions. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours.
Spirits of Magnolia Cemetery Tour
Explore Charleston’s most prominent Victorian cemetery. Magnolia Cemetery is home to 35,000 permanent residents including generals and soldiers, politicians, and socialites.
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