What’s the best way to experience Charleston City Market?

There are plenty of ways to experience Charleston City Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Charleston/Charlestons-Old-South-Carriage-Historic-Tour/d4384-6656RIDE" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston's Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Charleston/Carriage-Tour-of-Historic-Charleston/d4384-40128P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Charleston/Haunted-Old-South-Carriage-Tour-of-Charleston/d4384-6656P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Charleston/Haunted-Charleston-Ghost-and-Pub-Walking-Tour/d4384-177935P4" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Charleston/Charleston-City-Bus-Tour/d4384-64269P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour</a></li></ul>

How much does it cost to visit Charleston City Market in 2026?

Tours of Charleston City Market start at about US$7 for self-guided options and cost up to US$370 for private experiences. Expect to pay around US$50 for horse-and-carriage, walking, or bus tours. You can also walk through the market for free independently—that is, if you can resist the temptation to shop.

What types of products can I find at Charleston City Market?

At Charleston City Market, you can find products ranging from local artwork and hand-crafted souvenirs to culinary delights such as biscuits and pralines. It’s also known as one of the best places to shop for sweetgrass baskets, which are highly sought after for their cultural and artistic significance and are made only in the Lowcountry.

Is parking available near Charleston City Market?

Yes, parking is available near Charleston City Market. Look for metered street parking on the blocks surrounding the market or head to nearby parking garages, including Church Street Garage, Hassel Street Garage, and Cumberland Street Garage. You can also skip the hassle of parking by walking or taking the free DASH trolley.

Are there dining options within the Charleston City Market?

Yes, some grab-and-go dining options are inside Charleston City Market’s Great Hall, including City Market Grocery and Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit. You’ll find many more restaurants in the surrounding French Quarter neighborhood, ranging from upscale eateries serving Southern specialties like shrimp and grits to laid-back taphouses and grills.

Is Charleston City Market wheelchair and stroller accessible?

Yes, Charleston City Market is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Enter using access ramps at the front of the market. There are also accessible restrooms inside. Note that the stalls and aisles can be tight, especially during peak hours, but are still easy to navigate by wheelchair users and strollers.

Charleston City Market Tours and Tickets

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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.

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

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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.

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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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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.

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Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Charleston's Tastes Through Time -Authentic Cuisine, True History

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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See the highlights of Charleston in comfort on this guided tour on a climate-controlled minibus. Learn more from your guide’s narration as you ride past must-see Charleston sights such as the Battery, the Citadel, Old City Market, and Hampton Park. Also enjoy spectacular views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse from a distance. The express tour provides an ideal overview for first-time visitors to Charleston.

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Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Biscuits & More

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Charleston is a wonderful city to walk around, though there’s no beating the Southern heat quite like a relaxed, air-conditioned ride. Join this bus tour for a comfortable cruise around Charleston’s best attractions. Pass by the Fort Sumter National Museum and Charleston City Market. Stop at the Battery & White Point Gardens for a photo op. See the Charleston Harbor where your guide’s family sailed into in 1740.

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Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Streets and Eats Charleston Walking and Tasting Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Experience the charm and beauty of Charleston on a morning or afternoon walking tour. With an entertaining guide, take a leisurely stroll through the city’s Historic District, passing antebellum mansions, hidden gardens, historic churches and graveyards, as well as famous sites like Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row, and the Waterfront Battery. Along the way, learn about Charleston’s rich history and contemporary culture.

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Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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What sets your tour apart isn’t just where we go—it’s who leads the way. We are proud to be the only tour in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian, Chief Godfrey Gullah Jack. This isn’t a scripted performance; it’s a "Truth Offensive." While other tours might offer a polished version of the past, we provide the raw, unfiltered, and deeply accurate history of the Gullah Geechee people and Charleston’s slave trade. We dive into the untold stories of African American slaves, master craftsmen, and influential landowners, bringing to light the legacy that built this city. You’ll hear the Gullah language spoken by a native voice and experience the vibrant culture that has survived for centuries. We don’t just show you landmarks; we offer a profound connection to the spirit of resilience and redemption. If you want a genuine, educational, and transformative look at the real Charleston, this is the only tour that delivers it. Don’t settle for the surface.

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Charleston Black History Slave Trade Auction History UNFILTERED

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful corridors, uncovering the city’s rich history and colorful architecture. Expert guides will provide fascinating insights into Charleston’s past and present, making this tour an unforgettable experience. The tour starts in the Historic Downtown. From there your guide will lead you through the South of Broad the French Quarter Districts with their charming architecture, cobblestone streets and historic homes, and finishes at the famous Pineapple Fountain. Highlights include visits to three hidden alleys, the beautiful wrought iron work on centuries old gates, famous Rainbow Row, bustling City Market and the Pineapple fountain

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Charleston History and Architecture Tour

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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.

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Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

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Discover one of America’s most haunted cities and prepare for a scare as you trundle through historic neighborhoods and past Charleston’s most famous supernatural hotspots by horse-drawn carriage. Hear chilling tales about the city’s past inhabitants, some of which still frequent their homes and graves, and pass eerie graveyards, churches and warehouses said to have paranormal activity. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, this activity is a fascinating insight into Charleston’s history.

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Charleston Haunted Horse and Carriage Evening Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a sanitized script, we provide the raw, unfiltered, unscripted truth of America’s #1 slave-trading concentration camp. We reveal the ancient secrets of the people who built the Holy City’s economy. Your journey dives deep into the lives of enslaved builders, wealthy Black landowners, and resilient people. You will hear the Gullah Hebrew language and stand on the very ground where history was made. This is more than a tour—it's an eye-opening confrontation with the past. We offer a nuanced, deeply personal perspective you won't find anywhere else. From Indians to Negroes to Black, we trace the bloodline and the survival of a culture that still breathes today. Once you see the real Charleston through your eyes, you can never unsee it.

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Indians Negroes Gullah Black History Hebrew Slave Trade Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Drunk History & Haunt Jaunt combines a haunted history walk, ghost tour, and pub crawl with three designated bar stops and opportunities to independently purchase alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Rather than repeating recycled ghost stories, we explore the real history, folklore, architecture, and hidden clues behind Charleston's legends and reported hauntings. Guests learn how to distinguish documented history from folklore, evaluate paranormal claims, and recognize common misidentifications such as pareidolia and photographic artifacts. Small groups and adaptable conversations encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Limited EMF readers may be available. Stories are shared from public spaces outside landmarks and historic sites; admission is not included. Ghost activity can never be guaranteed.

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Charleston Haunted History Pub Crawl-Drunk History & Haunt Jaunt

2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Step into the storied streets of Charleston where centuries of American history unfold behind wrought-iron gates and beneath canopies of live oaks draped in Spanish moss. This self-guided walking tour leads you through the City's most captivating landmarks, from the pastel Georgian townhouses of Rainbow Row to the grounds where the Civil War began. Wander through the nation's oldest public market, pause in elegant gardens, and stand on the seawall at The Battery as the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge. Along the way, hear stories of revolution and resilience, of enslaved Africans who shaped the city's culture, and of the devastating 1886 earthquake that nearly leveled everything. Charleston's charm lies in its contradictions — a city that celebrates beauty while confronting a complicated past. From the towering spire of St. Michael's Church to the limbs of the Angel Oak Tree, every stop reveals another layer of this remarkable Southern city.

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Discover Charleston: Historic District, Plantations & Beaches

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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More than just a history and architecture walking tour! Learn the unveiled history of Charleston, from the earliest days, to modern times, and everything in between. In order to talk about the blend of cultures in the Lowcountry and especially our beautiful Creole culture, the Gullah Geechee, we have to talk about all of it, even the dark history, which sadly, a lot of tour companies are still not willing to do. Charleston is a grand city with an intricate, complicated and delicate history that we handle with care, yet this story is engaging, fascinating and endlessly surprising. As you stroll through time with your certified native Charlestonian guide, you will be escorted by sights such as the Waterfront Park's Pineapple Fountain, the City Market, Rainbow Row, the Old Exchange Building, the Old Slave Mart Museum, hidden alleyways, majestic churches, cobblestone streets and more! While we speak freely about our history, this is appropriate for visitors of ages and walks of life!

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The Complete Story of Charleston - Historic District Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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If you’re someone who likes to discover a new city but aren’t interested in the crowds or the pace of a standard tour, then this self-guided audio tour of Charleston is an excellent choice for you. You’ll explore the city’s historical French Quarter on foot at your own pace and on your own schedule. Using your phone, you’ll be guided through the city streets, hearing stories from pre-Civil War times up to the present.

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Self-Guided "The French Quarter Charleston" Solo Walking Tour

50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage

Charleston's oldest buildings and landmarks are spread across the downtown peninsula and seeing them on foot can eat up much of your day. This private horse-drawn carriage covers more ground at an easy pace, with your driver-guide narrating the journey as you ride. See the Powder Magazine, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the graveyard at the Circular Congregational Church, plus surviving stretches of the old walled city.

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Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Charleston City Market

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

John_O, Apr 2026

Comfortable and Informative

Driver / Tour Guide was knowledgeable and gave a great history of Downtown Charleston. Tour Bus was clean and comfortable.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

CATHY_C, Oct 2026

Nice overview.

This is a nice introduction tour of the city of Charleston. A lot of information and general descriptions so that you can see what is here.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

April_H, Oct 2026

Great Tour

Guide was informative and delightful. Good overview of Charleston providing a great starting point for further exploration.

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Eve_B, Sep 2026

City view

It was a steady pace with lots of information and insights about the city's history. It was great to be in air conditioning and be able to cover a lot of ground in the van.