34 West Theater Company
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Special Interest Tours in Charleston, SC
Sign up to be guided through Charleston's past by a friendly pirate, lace up your sneakers for a timed scavenger hunt or hover above the city in a helicopter. These tours are in our special interest category for a reason and are for people who want to add a little excitement to their stay.
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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.
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.
Bulldog Tours
With over 25 years experience, our expertise in Charleston is legendary. Full service group tour planning includes guided tours, concierge service, team building and more.
Firefly Distillery
Experience South Carolina’s largest distillery with tours and tastings of Firefly Spirits. Kick back marshside with live music and local food trucks. Open Mon - Sat, 12P - 6P
Old South Haunted Carriage Tour
Charleston's only Haunted Carriage Tour! See the top landmarks while hearing tales of ghosts, pirates & patriots in one of America's most haunted cities. Fun for all ages.
Coastal Expeditions
Charleston’s Best Kayak, Paddleboard and Boat Tours
Friends of the Hunley
In 1864 the Hunley became the world’s first successful combat sub and then vanished. Found over a century later, you can see this amazing artifact during weekend tours.
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 Virtual Tours
Can't travel? We'll bring Charleston to you! See the sites with your own, personal guide on a private, live, virtual tour! Charleston history, Pirate, Revolution, & Civil War.
Charleston Kids Tour
Charleston’s only children’s tour! Treasure hunt with hands-on activities that make history fun! Free souvenirs: foam sword, pirate bandana, treasure, balloon parrot, flag!
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.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Experience top-rated tours and activities
A School Group Tour by Janice
History comes alive - designed for your students' interests: U.S., SC African-American, Civil, Revolutionary wars, architecture, pirates and more. 843.556.0664 for planning.
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
Chai Y'all Tours
Jewish Charleston from 1695 with a city tour. Founder of SC Jewish Historic Society, Southern Living’s “Top 5 City Tours”-A “me-chai-yeh”. 843-556-0664 [email protected]
For All The Tea In Charleston
Sip the world’s most prized tea and learn about its rich history from Charleston to ancient China. Enjoyed by friends, family or businesses. Held at a venue of your choice.
Lowcountry Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Enjoy a 2hour workshop learning about the importance of indigo in South Carolina with textile artist Caroline Harper. Hand-dye a scarf or bandana to take home. Reserve online.
Exclusively Charleston
Tours of Charleston and the Lowcountry "exclusively designed" to meet your special interests. Customized tours include the historic city, plantations, culinary, and Civil War.
North Charleston Convention Center
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
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.
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.
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.
Ghosts of the South
Expert guides take you into Charleston's haunted history. Scary sights that have been on the History and Discovery Channels. Highly ranked on Trip Advisor/AAA. $5 off adults!!
Palmetto Fossil Excursions
Fun for all ages! Come dig for treasures of South Carolina’s ancient past in the only Fossil Quarry on the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!! Megalodon teeth, Whale bones & more!
Preservation Society - The Fall Tours
Tour the interiors of privately owned homes & gardens. Trained docents explain each home's important architectural, historical & cultural contribution to our city's past.
Sip N' Shop Tours Charleston
Perfect 2 hour tour for girlfriends and bachelorettes. Cruise King Street's local boutiques and enjoy wine and exclusive discounts of 10-20%. All drinks included, $45/ticket.
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