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Special Interest Tours in Charleston/Downtown
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.
Regional Featured Offers
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.
Bulldog Tours
With over 25 years experience, our expertise in Charleston is legendary. History, Food and Ghost tours backed by our Great Tour Guarantee.
Haunted Carriage Tour
Charleston’s 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.
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour
Come aboard The USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American Heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Featured on SYFY's Ghost Hunters.
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.
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.
Beau's Charleston Adventure by Bulldog Tours
Join Beau on an exciting adventure with a fun scavenger hunt for kids & families. Discover hidden treasures throughout the city as you solve clues & have fun along the way.
Old South Carriage Co.
Historic and Haunted Carriage Tours
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.
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 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!
Charleston Eccentricities Tour
Charleston has bizarre history that would fit in a Believe It or Not museum! Did an alligator really rain down on the city? Did a priest baptize a bear? And more weird stuff!
Charleston Stage Company
Voted Best Local Theatre Company in Charleston
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.
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
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
Sandlapper Water Tours
Come and explore Morris Island and go shelling with our naturalist. Learn while exploring Charleston’s Harbor marine life. 45 ft. Catamaran, USCG-certified for 49 people.
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