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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Celebrating 20+ years on Charleston Harbor! Enjoy our top rated live narrated, harbor of history tour! Tours depart daily, see website for a full schedule & tickets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South of Broad Houses and Gardens
This 2.5 hour experience offers a history tour combined with curated tours of two South of Broad museum houses and gardens. Only Bulldog Tours offers this unique combination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International African American Museum
The International African American Museum explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, South Carolina, the nation, and the world.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston best city bus and plantation tours
34 West Theater Company
Original theater in the heart of Charleston! Enjoy comedies and musicals as you laugh with friends. Fun drinks and bites available. “Completely enchanting” - NYtheatre.com
The Charleston Museum
The Museum’s outstanding collection tells the story of the Lowcountry, addressing everything from early southern culture and decorative arts to military and natural history.
The North Charleston Fire Museum & Educational Center
The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Education Center blends history and hands-on education into an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Holy City Brewing
Holy City Brewing boasts a 20,000 square-foot brewhouse, taproom and kitchen. It sits on 4.5 acres of land next to Noisette Creek for guests to eat, drink and enjoy.
Charleston Harbor Tours & Palmetto Carriage Works Combo
Combine our top rated harbor tour with other tours and save! We offer the best discount combo tours in town with carriage, bus, plantation and ghost tours, SC Aquarium & more!
Charleston Harbor Tours & Boone Hall Plantation Combo Tour
Enjoy Charleston's top rated harbor tour and USA Today's top plantation in Charleston with this great combination package. Save time and money by booking the combo tour!
Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
Charleston Pirate Tours - Special Interest
Explore Charleston Pirate and Colonial history with award-winning guides. Evening & daytime Ghost and History tours also offered. Seen on Travel Channel, A&E, Syfy, PBS, NPR.
South Carolina Historical Society
Located in the historic Fireproof Building, the SCHS Museum showcases more than 350 years of the state's history through the artifacts and records of those who experienced it.
AquaSafaris, Inc. Worldwide Charter Yachts
Largest capacity catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale! Explore uninhabited barrier islands. Learn about dolphin, turtles, shorebirds & the natural history of our rich estuaries.
Town of Seabrook Island
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island features pristine beaches, championship golf courses, horseback riding, a marina and more. Seabrook Island: Make It Uniquely Yours.
Kiawah Island
10-mile stretch of undisturbed Atlantic beach and natural beauty. Idyllic, private community. Public access to the beach is available at Beachwalker County Park.
Charleston Kids Tour
Charleston’s only kids' tour! Treasure hunt with hands-on activities that make history fun! Free souvenirs: inflatable sword, pirate bandana, treasure, balloon parrot, flag!
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Nature Tours
Wildlife activities include guided dolphin encounters, alligator excursions and world-class birdwatching.
Charleston Pirate Tours
From walking tours to all-day, motorized excursions. Award-winning customized tours cover your interests. Seen on Travel Channel, Lifetime, A&E, Syfy, PBS, Fox Network, & NPR.
Folly Beach
Also know as "The Edge of America", a beautiful barrier island minutes from downtown. The County Park is at the east end and includes showers, restrooms, picnic areas & more.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort by Foot
Join a naturalist on a nature walk around Kiawah’s best habitats. Choose from Ocean Seining program, Night Beach Walk, Birding, Winter Wonders Walk or Kiawah Creatures walk.
Isle of Palms
Offering every activity imaginable. Beautiful ocean front with lifeguards on duty seasonally. Also has a family-oriented park located directly on the beach!
Sullivan's Island
Casual, unhurried and one of the most relaxing and family-friendly beaches on South Carolina's coast. Enjoy this charming island with dining venues, year-round.
Charleston Pirate Tours - Walking Tour
Explore Charleston Pirate and Colonial history with award-winning guides. Evening & daytime Ghost and History tours also offered. Seen on Travel Channel, A&E, Syfy, PBS, NPR.
Edmondston-Alston House
Built in 1825 on Charleston’s High Battery, the house today stewards both the history of two Charleston families, and the enslaved workers who made their lifestyle possible.
Fort Sumter National Monument
Situated on an island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter is where the American Civil War started on April 12, 1861. The fort is accessible only by boat.
PURE Theatre
Where theatre gets real in Charleston
Charleston Tea Garden
Visit for a fun and educational one-of-a-kind experience. See & hear how tea is grown and made. Free Factory Tour, unique Gift Shop, great views and all the tea you can drink!
Historic Charleston Supper Club
Eat like our Founding Fathers and even Pirates did at the Colonial Tavern Table, all at a National Historic Landmark with a museum visit. Pair with your favorite walking tour.
For All The Tea In Charleston
Enjoy a guided tea tasting & sip the world’s most prized teas. Discover the rich history of tea from Charleston to ancient China. Conveniently held at a venue of your choice.
Ghost City Tours
Starting in the heart of Charleston's Historic District, Ghost City Tours will help uncover the unique ghost stories that make it one of the most haunted city's in America.
Tiki Tours
We offer a variety of private and public tours on our 32 passenger party boat, the Friki Tiki. Romantic sunset cruises, groups & corporate parties and more! Welcome aboard.
Center for Birds of Prey
Educational programs and flight demonstrations, followed by walking tours. Programs offered Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 10:30am. 16 miles from downtown.
Nature Adventures, LLC
The history, nature and water of Charleston all in one! Kayak & paddleboard tours, rentals & lessons. Great for first timers and serious paddlers alike. Reservations required.
Exclusively Charleston
The best private tours custom tailored to meet your individual or group's needs. Plantations, historic city, culinary, Civil War - we will design to meet your expectations!
Crafted Travel
Make it epic in Charleston with a drinking tour like no other! Create lasting memories in a one-of-a-kind luxury limo party bus with door-to-door transportation throughout.
Boone Hall Plantation
#1 Plantation - USA TODAY 10BEST
108 Elemental Tours
Join Charleston’s Best Storytellers for the history & hauntings of one of America’s oldest cities. Night tours include City of the Dead, Myths & Legends, & Spirits Pub Crawl.
Angel Oak
The Angel Oak is a Live Oak tree, estimated to be 1,400 years old. It stands 65ft. high and provides a 17,000 square foot area of shade. No admission charge.
Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture
Reading room, archives & scheduled tours. 1990 Carolopolis Award. Beautifully restored facility, site of former Avery School built in 1865. Includes art, historical exhibits.
Barrier Island EcoTours
Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Sunset dolphin cruise, family fun day & beachside cookouts aboard our 6, 16, or 49 passenger boats.
Blueberry Tours
Not all tours are created equal. Blueberry Walking Tours uses only certified guides. Our guides are actual Historians who provide a factual look at the story of Charleston.
Bulls Island Ferry
Explore the "Galapagos of the Eastern Seaboard" on this boat ecotour & island adventure! Dolphins, alligators, sea turtles, hiking, shelling. Don't miss this hidden gem.
Carolina Belle
Climb aboard the Carolina Belle to enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor & learn the rich history of the Holy City. On this 90-minute tour, you will see over 75 landmarks!
Carolina Polo & Carriage Company
Owned & operated by native Charlestonians whose families arrived here in the 1600’s. Sights that will leave you breathless and tours that will leave you speechless.
Casual Crabbing with Tia
Rated one of the top Airbnb experiences IN THE WORLD. Try crabbing different ways with native Tia Clark, throw cast nets & fish while learning about our Lowcountry estuaries.
Cathedral of St. John The Baptist
Built between 1890 and 1907. Sat. 5:30pm Vigil Mass | Sun. 9am-Family Mass 11:15am-Solemn Mass with Choir 6pm-Mass | Daily Mass (Mon-Fri) 12:05pm
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
A plantation relic once owned by a Founding Father is a National Park Service site with grounds, historic house, exhibits, film, museum shop, and programs. Free. Open Wed-Sun.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Begin your Charleston experience where English settlers established the first permanent European colony in Carolina. See a 17th-century tall ship replica, cannons and a zoo!
Charleston African American Tour
A Gullah Geechee Tour showcasing Charleston's rich Black History. Immerse yourself in the culture with a certified native born Gullah speaking historian. Bin yah not come yah.
Charleston Brews Cruise
Experience a taste of Charleston’s flourishing craft beer scene with a Professionally Guided tour of breweries. Hop on the rollicking Brews Cruiser and enjoy the ride!
Charleston Carriage Works
Get ready for an awesome experience! Licensed guides that entertain as well as they educate with beautiful horses and outstanding customer service. Dogs are welcome here!
Charleston City Market
Open M-Su. Built in 1841 to sell produce and meats, it features small shops, restaurants and flea market with everything from produce to antiques.
Charleston Convention & Group Services, Inc.
Licensed & most experienced professional guides in Charleston. Step-on guide service, walking tours, educational programs or customized packages. Bilingual guides available.
Charleston Culinary Tours
Take your taste buds for a stroll to discover the food, history, & culture behind Charleston's storied cuisine. Innovative tours led by passionate locals for lasting memories.
Charleston Private Garden Tour
Historian takes guests to her friends’ private gardens downtown; ends with High Tea served on Cantonware at Charlestonian's home overlooking the Ashley River. 843.708.2228
Charleston Tea Party Private Tour
Historian takes guests by van to her friends’ private gardens; ends with High Tea served on Cantonware at Charlestonian's home overlooking the Ashley River. 843.708.2228
Charleston TourPass
One pass, one price, where admission is included for 30+ top attractions. Includes helpful mobile pass and guide. Choose either a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-day pass.
Charleston Tours and Events, LC
Outstanding Private driving tours of Charleston & plantations with Susan C. Lee; certified guide & driver of her spacious SUV. Tours from 1 hr to 5 days, 1-6 ppl. Great value!
Charleston Water Taxi
On your way to your destination, enjoy Charleston's beautiful harbor. From dolphin sightings to a WWII Aircraft Carrier. Rides leave hourly 9am-8pm
Charleston Yacht Tours
Sunset cruise, harbor tour, booze cruise – bring your family, work team or that special someone & let us introduce you to the sights & sounds of the harbor!
CharlestonTours.com
CharlestonTours.com is your one stop web portal for the best tours & events. Harbor tours, sailing excursions, plantation tours and Charleston's best value combination tours.
Charms of Charleston Tours
A locally owned tour service with guides who are Charlestonians that have a great love of this city. Let us show you this beautiful flower that we are so proud of.