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Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Cruise through Lowcountry tidal creeks and marshes en route to the uninhabited Morris Island on this boat cruise from the Charleston area. A private boat company launches from Bowens Island for the scenic ride through an estuary rich in biodiversity before a soft landing on Morris Island. Spend free time to taking photos of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse, combing for seashells, and looking out for birds, sea turtles, and dolphins before your return.

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Visit the site where the American Civil War began without the hassle of arranging transportation or waiting in line for tickets. This Fort Sumter package includes admission skip-the-line tickets as well as round-trip ferry transport. Take in views of Rainbow Row and the Battery as you cruise through Charleston Harbor. Then, enjoy time to explore the historic fort and museum, before the return ferry ride.

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

See the Charleston Harbor by boat with a leisurely sightseeing tour along the Cooper River to Fort Sumter National Monument. Leave the guidebook at home, because this fully-narrated tour focuses on Charleston, South Carolina's 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.

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Learn all about more than 300 years of history on this guided 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 lead you through the streets while you learn about this “Holy City” and its role in the Civil War—leave your guidebook at home, these stories are better.

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Rainbow Row

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; 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.

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Embark on a horse-drawn carriage tour through the heart of historic Charleston, one of the most charming cities in the US. Ride along cobblestone streets and take in the antebellum architecture, historic landmarks, and lush gardens. Your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories about Charleston’s rich history and Southern culture. This is a charming introduction to this part of Charleston.

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

1 hourFree Cancellation

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

Your guide brings history to life during this Charleston walking tour of the city's historical downtown. See notable buildings including the Nathaniel Russell House, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. As you walk over the flat and easy terrain with your guide, discover the history that occurred right under your feet and around every corner from Rainbow Row to the Battery.

Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times.

Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Historic Charleston Tour

Enjoy a time-saving way to explore one of the country’s most historic cities on this sightseeing bus tour of Charleston, South Carolina. Visit Rainbow Row, the longest stretch of Georgian row houses in the United States; the Old Exchange Building; White Point Garden, in the heart of the city's historic district; and more. You can also upgrade to include admission to the Joseph Manigault House or the Charleston Museum.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

This private sightseeing tour of Charleston offers a local perspective on this charming city in the South. Beat the crowds of bus tours and go where carriage rides can’t as your licensed guide drives you around the peninsula in the comfort of a private vehicle. As you drive past top sights like Waterfront Park and the Battery, hear stories of Charleston history and culture in the Holy City.

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering

Create the sailboat cruise of your dreams with this fully customized private tour on board the Fate in Charleston Harbor. Set off for as little as two hours or for half a day to take in the sights along the waterfront, including Charleston Battery, Fort Sumter, and Ravenel Bridge. Upgrade with catering for food and drinks on board, or bring your own refreshments—you can personalize your charter to suit your tastes.

Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Old architecture of the Charleston City Market, South Carolina.

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Charleston City Market

St. Michael's Church

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St. Michael's Church

Exterior of the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon in Charleston.

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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Brightly colored homes in the Rainbow Row neighborhood of Charleston.

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Rainbow Row

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