Tours and Trips in Charleston

Discover the "Holy City" with a professional Guide on this comprehensive Walking Tour through the popular sites of Charleston, South Carolina. Follow your guide on a leisurely stroll down cobbled alleyways and boulevards lined with grand antebellum homes as you listen to a highlight reel of Charleston history. Stop long enough to snap photos at top landmarks like the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Old Customs Exchange, Nathaniel Russell House, Whitepoint Garden, and St. Michael's Church. Walk with us and learn about bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, the grandeur of antebellum architecture, the devastation of the Civil War, and much more! History will come alive as we stroll through the historic streets and gardens of the "Holy City."

Discover Charleston's colonial roots on this evening carriage tour within the city of Charles Towne's original boundaries. Travel with a horse and buggy, just as the colonists did, on an evening tour that spares you from the midday heat as you learn about Charleston history between 1680-1770, including a visit to the oldest building in Charleston, the Four Corners of Law, Waterfront Park, and more.

Step back in time with this visit to the historic Edmondston-Alston House. Take a 30-minute guided tour to learn the story of this house and how it survived the Civil War and several natural disasters. Admire the home's Federal and Greek revival design and see pieces of original silver, furniture, and more. This house is conveniently located in the city center with lovely views of Charleston Harbor.

Learn about Charleston's pivotal role in the Civil War as you travel by horse and carriage to antebellum neighborhoods and historical monuments commemorating the war. Your guide narrates every minute of the tour and paints the town in a historical light, bringing tales of secession to life. Though Civil War history buffs especially love this tour, it's also a hit for anyone looking to learn about Charleston while traveling by horse and carriage.

Travel back in time to discover one of America's most historic cities - Charleston, South Carolina - on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city's most historic neighborhoods on Charleston's most beautiful walk. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus the private gardens along Tradd Street; White Point Garden at the tip of the peninsula; the mansions along East Battery Street; mysterious Stoll's Alley and many more.

An air-conditioned sightseeing bus offers a refreshing Charleston Sightseeing Tour for summertime visitors trying to escape the heat or those with limited mobility. Roll by popular "Holy City" sights like Rainbow Row, the Battery, White Point Gardens, Nathaniel Russell House, and St. Michael's Church from wide viewing windows while your guide informs and entertains with stories from Charleston's rich past.

Explore Charleston's harbor and historic sights on a 2-hour stand-up paddleboard tour with an experienced guide and instructor. Learn to steer your board, then paddle alongside a small group on a route that changes with the season. Cruise past island forts that saw decisive battles in the Civil War, and take in views of the stunning Ravenel Bridge's diamond-shaped towers. Experience stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, or brush up your skills with help from an instructor on a tour that combines the best of Charleston's culture and natural beauty.

Explore the darker side of Charleston with an evening walking tour of the city's most eerie sites! Wind through the Historic District's dark corridors and graveyards, and hear spooky tales of ghosts, voodoo, local superstition and famous haunted spaces from your local guide. Cap off the 1.5-hour tour with a chilling visit to the Provost Dungeon, a pre-revolutionary dungeon steeped in grisly history.

Travel back in time to discover one of America's most historic cities - Charleston, South Carolina - on this guided, 90-minute walking tour. Visit points of interest including Washington Square Park; the Dock Street Theatre, America's first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston's historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and many more.

Discover the history and sights of Charleston on a 2-hour walking tour. Stroll past the High Battery Seawall, Charleston Harbor, Rainbow Row, the French Quarter, and the South of Broad district, taking in historic buildings and elegant mansions. You'll hear from the guide about the city's history and get great photo ops along the way. Choose from the morning or evening departure.

On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn about the history of Charleston and discover its pivotal role in American history with visits to more than 100 points of interest including Rainbow Row, Colonial Lake, the Old Exchange Building and Whitepoint Gardens.  Bonus: Included with your City Tour is admission to America's first museum, The Charleston Museum located in downtown Charleston. Make your way there for a self-guided tour of this popular attraction.

Discover downtown Charleston on a 35-minute carriage ride that passes through the Commercial District and Waterfront Park. Learn about the history, architecture, and people of this old South Carolina city throughout the tour.

See the Charleston Harbor by boat with a 90-minute sightseeing tour along the Cooper River to Fort Sumter National Monument. This fully-narrated tour focuses on Charleston history from Civil War sites to antebellum houses and landmarks, passes under Cooper River bridges, and explores a waterfront that's home to bottlenose dolphins and pelicans.

Combine Charleston's history with unique food samplings on this guided, 2.5-hour, small-group culinary walking tour. Explore Charleston's Old and Historic District, discovering the local landmarks and cuisine of three to four favorite, locally owned and operated restaurants. Enjoy enough samples to make a meal for most visitors. Taste local favorites at establishments like Poogan's Smokehouse and Carmella's Caf e. All food tastings are included on this fantastic introduction to the 'Holy City.'

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston's past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Save money on top Charleston sights and tours with this Charleston sightseeing pass. Choose from a 1-, 2-, or 3-day option - days don't have to be consecutive and can used anytime within a 10-day window, making this an easy addition to your existing itinerary. Each ticket includes one featured tour per day such as a carriage ride or ghost tour, plus skip-the-line access to select Charleston museums and plantations.

Enjoy a scenic journey to one of America's greatest historic treasures - Charleston, South Carolina, for a day of sightseeing, shopping and dining! Experience the highlights of Charleston with a full sightseeing day trip from Myrtle Beach. Tour package includes a ride through the historic district in a traditional Horse-Drawn Carriage, Charleston Harbor Boat Tour, visit to Boone Hall Plantation with included Guided House Tour, and a brief stop at the Old City Market. 

More than just a walking tour of downtown Charleston, this Sunday walkabout also includes entrance to the gardens at the historic Heyward Washington House, making it a great value for first-time visitors. Take an easy Sunday stroll to top Holy City sights in the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhood while your guide shares tales of the city's rich history. Plus, with only 15 people or fewer on each tour, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Experience more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour carriage tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches, and gardens as your horse-drawn carriage tour covers more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Belgian and Percheron draft horses will you lead you through the streets while you learn about this "Holy City" and its role in the Civil War.

Travel back in time to discover one of America's most historic cities - Charleston, South Carolina - on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city's most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus Elliott Street featuring Poinsett's Tavern; the Heyward-Washington House; Longitude Lane, one of the city's original streets; mysterious Stoll's Alley and many more.