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Join us for a fun walking tour and professional photoshoot exploring the beautiful Colors of Charleston! During this one of a kind walking tour and photoshoot experience, your professional photographer will take your photos at Charleston's most iconic locations, including the legendary Rainbow Row, picturesque Waterfront Park, and charming Queen Street. Unlock Charleston's secrets as you stroll through its historic streets, learning fascinating insights from your guide about the city's rich past and its hidden gems. We'll reveal the best local restaurants, must-see attractions, and insider tips to maximize your Charleston adventure. In a shared group experience, you'll take turns with the other guests in front of the camera. If you'd prefer just you and your group, we offer private experiences for a more personalized experience. This experience is perfect for groups of all kinds, couples, families, and anyone wanting a unique Charleston experience! Check out @photowalkcharleston

Experience Charleston’s haunted history on a captivating one-hour ghost tour through the city’s most notorious locations. Travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled passanger van, guided by an expert storyteller while a professional driver ensures a smooth, worry-free ride. With a small group of just nine guests, enjoy an intimate and engaging experience as you explore historic graveyards and ghostly landmarks, hearing chilling tales that bring Charleston's past to life.

Chicora Tours is the only tour company in Charleston that provides this experience of Drayton Hall Plantation. We take pride in being able to show our guests the oldest and most authentic plantation house in Charleston. Drayton Hall is one of the most beautiful, historic and aesthetically pleasing places in the entire Charleston area. Whether you are a history buff, a photographer or an architectural enthusiast, Drayton Hall has something to offer anybody who can appreciate one of the most astounding sites in Charleston.

CELEBRATE your milestone in a meaningful way. Plan a secret proposal, capture your engagement, honor your anniversary, honeymoon, babymoon, or simply document a special trip with the people you love. CUSTOMIZE your experience to match your vision. Choose from: historic downtown Charleston, Boone Hall, Isle of Palms, Cypress Gardens, Shem Creek. Together, we’ll create the perfect setting for your story. ENJOY a relaxed, private experience designed just for you. I’ll guide you through beautiful locations and help you with simple, natural posing so you always know where to stand and what to do, while I capture professional photographs along the way. CHERISH the memories long after your trip is over. Leave Charleston with timeless photographs that will remind you of this special chapter for years to come. At the moment, I don’t offer portrait sessions for a single person unless it’s for graduation or senior photos.

Just you and your crew! Private groups allow for more opportunities to ask questions and to interact with your native Charlestonian guide. This unique foodie tour blends the perfect pairing of culinary delights with the captivating history of Lowcountry culture and the evolution of the region's cuisine. While you dine on Charleston's signature dishes and delicacies of the Lowcountry, your fun, knowledgeable, engaging guide, a native Charlestonian, will escort you through the famous Historic District to some of the city's premier restaurants, where you will receive VIP service. Your guide will be glad to recommend the best local dining and touring experiences to make the most of your stay in Charleston. *Minimum of 4 guests required for this tour to operate.*

No more awkward selfies and no more dull walking tours. With this mini photoshoot package, your local guide takes you across Charleston’s most scenic spots, snapping great photos of your group along the way. You’ll get to see why Charleston is one of the prettiest cities in America—and get your crew looking even better than your backdrop.

Hello travelers, Welcome to my city! Come ride with Captain Gene around the Harbor to see how beautiful Charleston is by water! It is breathtaking to see White Point Battery, FortSumter, Castle Pinckney, Shem creek, the rocks of the Charleston jetties and the tallest bridge on the East coast. Ride in absolute style in my large spacious Grady white! It has all the amenities! Tv, movies, Ac and the all important shade! We will be safe and dry during our tour and the envy of everyone on land! I ask respectfully to leave all hand jewelry ashore and please no spray sunscreen. Can not wait to meet you all! Captain Gene

Taste the South. Sip the Stories. Walk through History. Experience Charleston like never before on a flavorful daytime journey through the city’s rich past, served with a generous helping of Southern hospitality. This guided walking tour blends the best of Charleston’s historic charm with iconic Lowcountry cuisine, thoughtfully paired with local cocktails, craft brews, and sweet sips. From the moment you set foot on Charleston’s cobblestone streets, you’ll be immersed in tales of colonial intrigue, Civil War drama, and Gullah-Geechee heritage, told by a passionate local guide. Along the way, you’ll stop at a curated lineup of local eateries and hidden gems, where the plates are craveable, the drinks are spirited, and the stories are unforgettable.

Make your way to the leaderboard as you score points along this Charleston Chucktown Crusade scavenger hunt. You make your way through the city at your own pace, without having to follow a guide or join a large tour group. If you need assistance, you can always ask your remote interactive live guide. Learn all about Charleston while having a blast at the same time.

Discover the rich tapestry of Charleston’s past—one story, one oyster, and one sip at a time. Join us for the Charleston Shuck & Sip Tour, a unique blend of Lowcountry history and coastal flavor. This immersive daytime walking tour guides you through the charming cobblestone streets of Charleston’s Historic District, where each building has a story, and every stop uncovers a layer of the city’s captivating legacy. Led by a local guide with a passion for storytelling, you’ll explore the city’s colonial roots, Gullah traditions, Revolutionary drama, and antebellum elegance—all while savoring the region’s culinary gems. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, or just looking for a uniquely Charlestonian experience, this tour offers the perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal charm. Come hungry for history and stay for the shucks.

Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest's choice) before continuing on. In the afternoon, guests will tour either Boone Hall Plantation or the McLeod Historic Site - two historic and beautiful plantations near Charleston. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown! *cost of lunch not included in tour price

Discover local food and learn about the city and its history from a local Charlestonian on this private guided tour. Learn about Southern foods such as grits, fried oysters, and fried green tomatoes and the culture behind them, including how the African slave trade introduced ingredients to the local diet. This private tour provides a more intimate, personalized experience.

Discover the spooky side of Charleston with a ghost-themed walking tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and set out on a guided stroll in Charleston focused on ghost stories. See popular city landmarks during the walk including St. Philip’s Church and the Powder Magazine museum. Learn about the history of several sites from a ghost perspective during the tour.

Charleston’s a city with centuries of history, but you won’t feel like you’ve got too little time to explore it thanks to this self-guided audio tour. Skip the crowded, speedy group tours and opt to see Charleston on your schedule with unlimited use of this tour which you can even use at home. On your stroll, you’ll pass by sites like the High Cottage Charleston Restaurant, Rainbow Row, Dock Street Theatre, and the Battery - all of which you can visit.

Explore beyond the Charleston city limits with this private half-day tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out along the scenic River Road to the historic landmarks of West Ashley. Visit Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Middleton Place at your leisure. Maximize time with this private, half-day sightseeing excursion including a box lunch.

Experience Charleston’s charm through its flavors and history on this 2.5-hour small-group walking and tasting tour. Explore the city’s most iconic streets and neighborhoods—including the French Quarter, South of Broad, and the colorful Rainbow Row—areas often missed by traditional food tours. Led by a City of Charleston-certified guide, this tour blends culinary delights with cultural insights. Enjoy three tastings from local favorites: two quick grab-and-go bites and one relaxed, sit-down experience where you can savor Lowcountry cuisine and learn about its rich heritage. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the sit-down stop. Along the way, immerse yourself in Charleston’s architecture, stories, and vibrant street life. Your journey concludes at the Charleston City Market, leaving you perfectly positioned to continue exploring the Holy City at your own pace.

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests is to search for bottlenose dolphins and local species of birds while taking pleasure in the splendid scenery along the way. Bottlenose dolphins, well known for their intelligence, friendly disposition, and smiling faces, have been interacting with humans for centuries and seem to have as much interest in us as we have in them. They often swim near the boat, lifting their heads out of the water to get a glance at all the people on-board. Our South Carolina shores offer breathtaking beauty that becomes a serene portrait aboard our boat where we see dolphin jump and play. The Charleston coast is home to a wide variety of birds of prey, waterfowl, wading birds, terns and gulls, and shorebirds.

Take in the beauty of the Charleston coastline and even spot dolphins along the way with this exclusive sailboat charter directly from the downtown Harbor City Marina. Enjoy the luxury of an entire boat to yourself as you skirt the coast past highlights like the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, the battery, and historic forts on the Charleston Harbor. Keep your eyes peeled for bottlenose dolphins and stay cool with drinks and shade on board.

Embark on Secret Strolls, a unique walking tour that unveils Charleston's most hidden charms. Your expertly guided journey takes you through exclusive alleyways only accessible on foot, presenting a side of the Holy City rarely seen by the casual visitor. You'll wander past picturesque, cobblestone streets, discover breathtaking architecture, and find serenity among historic churches. The tour showcases quintessential Southern beauty, from majestic Spanish moss-draped live oaks to vibrant crepe myrtles. As you stroll through these tucked-away paths, you'll be immersed in captivating stories steeped in low country tradition, learning the intriguing origins of the alleys and intimate details about Charlestonian life. This experience offers unparalleled photography opportunities and promises a fresh, magnificent perspective on your treasured city.

Experience a Charleston sunset the way it was meant to be seen—from the water on a private sailing yacht. On this 2-hour cruise, watch for dolphins and spot landmarks from the water, including The Battery, Ravenel Bridge, and the USS Yorktown. This sailing experience is ideal for couples looking for a romantic evening on the water or families wanting a relaxing break from the city.

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.

When you have a long history like Charleston does, some bad things are going to happen. Our goal is to provide stories of murder and mayhem, but our guides will also give you the stories of those you may not have heard of before. Going deeper into the history of those who died and still haunt the peninsula of Charleston

Experience Charleston's rich tapestry of history on your own terms with complete freedom to explore at your own pace, lingering at sites that captivate you most while bypassing crowded group dynamics and rigid schedules. Your expertly crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even longtime residents rarely know. Unlike traditional guided tours that rush you past Charleston's treasures, this authentic local experience allows you to truly absorb the atmosphere of each sacred space and historic landmark while discovering fascinating details that guidebooks simply cannot capture. Choose your own adventure by selecting which attractions speak to your interests, creating a personalized exploration that reveals Charleston's secrets through engaging storytelling that keeps you captivated from start to finish, all while enjoying the superior flexibility of pausing, replaying, and revisiting any moment that strikes your curiosity.

Explore Charleston, a crucial hub of the American Revolution on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll through the historic streets, encounter the homes and burial sites of Founding Fathers while uncovering the tales of courageous Patriots and influential Loyalists. Learn about key events, including the British assault and the fall of Charleston. This 90-minute guided experience deepens your understanding of Charleston's significant contributions to America's fight for independence. - 90-minute walking tour through Charleston's historic district - Discover the homes and graves of Founding Fathers - Hear captivating stories of Patriots and Loyalists - Learn about Charleston's pivotal role in the American Revolution