Top South Carolina Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 8

Discover the spooky side of Charleston with a guided ghost tour. Set out on foot to explore a different side of Charleston and see city landmarks including Philadelphia Alley, St. Philip’s Church, and Charleston City Market. Hear stories about graverobbers and ghosts during this family-friendly, supernatural-focused walking tour. Get extra value with admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art and Philip Simmons House included.

Discover four centuries of history with a private walking tour of Charleston. Meet your guide for a private city stroll and set out to see striking architecture and the scenic waterfront. Check out several popular landmarks including Rainbow Row, the French Huguenot Church, and Joe Riley Waterfront Park during the walk. Finish the tour with a visit to Charleston City Market.

Travel back in time aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this private 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 the evolution of the city over the centuries.

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.

Bring the whole family to watch the sunset at Hilton Head on this new, private boat tour. You’ll easily meet your captain in plenty of time to get on the water before sunset. Feel free to rent this boat for parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or other functions, as the boat was made to host entertaining events.

Charleston's coastal waterways hide an entire ecosystem most visitors never experience up close. This private boat adventure heads out through the marshes and estuaries of Folly River with a local captain, as you scan for dolphins, shorebirds, and other marine life in their natural habitat. There's time to stop at Morris Island to see the Morris Island Lighthouse and stroll on the beach.

Experience Charleston on a relaxed 1.5-hour small-group city tour designed for comfort and storytelling. Tours are limited to just 12 guests, offering a more personal experience than the large tour buses commonly seen around the city. Travel through Charleston’s most iconic neighborhoods with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s history to life. See Rainbow Row, the waterfront mansions along The Battery, the oak-lined streets of South of Broad, the French Quarter, historic churches, cobblestone alleys, and the College of Charleston campus. You will also pass the Four Corners of Law, one of the city’s most significant landmarks. Routes and sites visited may vary daily due to traffic, weather, or special events. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and travelers seeking a smooth, informative overview of Charleston in a smaller group setting.

See a spookier side of Charleston as you head off the beaten track on a ghost tour of the city. Hear 10 chilling tales of plagues, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and battles—supposedly leaving the area with many ghostly residents. This small-group tour makes for a more intimate experience, and is perfect for fans of all things macabre.

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Tripadvisor for over 12 years, our sailing yachts are the highest quality and operated by two professional crew to give you the best experience possible. Standard 2 hour charters are private, only you and the guests in your party will be on board. Additional hours can be added by request. We depart from the safe Harbor City Marina downtown Charleston and sail out towards fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge, past the battery and the historic forts on the Charleston Harbor. We always point out the bottlenose dolphins that we see and try to get as close as we can for your viewing pleasure. Great for children and adults alike, we have plenty of shade, two bathrooms and soft drinks refreshments are included. We strive to provide the best customer service giving our guests the finest sailing experience available in Charleston.

Explore one of the most popular plantations in the Charleston area with ease on this half-day guided tour of Middleton Plantation with a small group. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel and a brief driving tour of Charleston’s Old and Historic District on the way. While the entrance fee is not included, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a guide who knows the plantation well as you walk around the estate.

Experience Hilton Head’s waterways on this private pontoon boat rental. Relax aboard a spacious vessel complete with shade and swim ladder as you cruise calm creeks or head toward the ocean. Watch for dolphins and coastal birds, enjoy the quiet marsh landscapes, and set your own pace—no fixed route and no rush.

Charleston is said to be one of America's most haunted cities, and this evening ghost tour with pub stops is the most entertaining way to find out why. A costumed guide leads you and a group of no more than 15 others through historic streets, weaving together ghost stories and dark local legends, as you hop between some of the city's most atmospheric bars.

The Bulls Island Ferry offers a beautiful 30-minute boat ride to explore the stunning Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Onboard, naturalists share insights about local wildlife, including dolphins, sea turtles, and over 293 bird species. Once on the island, wander through miles of trails leading to serene beaches and unique sites like Boneyard Beach. This tour is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts eager to connect with South Carolina’s wildlife and ecosystems. Plan for a day of adventure with well-trained guides ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. - Enjoy a scenic ferry ride with naturalists guiding your journey - Explore miles of trails and beautiful beaches on Bulls Island - Ideal for families and wildlife lovers of all ages - Available Tuesday through Saturday from March to November and Saturdays December to March

Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford Transit passenger van. Groups are capped at 12 guests for a more personal experience. The day includes time to explore the grounds and purchase lunch or snacks, plus three guided experiences: the Nature Train Tour, the House Tour, and the Slavery to Freedom Tour. Tour times may vary by day, but guests will have time to enjoy all three. Please arrive by 10:15 AM for parking and restrooms. Seating is first-come, first-served. Magnolia Plantation’s professional guides lead the tours. Free time is included for the gift shop and gardens. This tour may include guests traveling to separate plantations; this will not affect your experience. *Please note: This does NOT include a private tour guide for the day.

Discover a side of the Charleston region that few other visitors get to experience when you visit Wadmalaw Island's Charleston Tea Garden. Hop aboard a trolley bus and head into the fields where hundreds of tea plants grow. As you go, learn insider stories about how tea leaves are transformed into your favorite drink. Finally, enjoy a tea tasting and stop off at the gift shop before the tour's end.

To make it simple, we offer customizability and honesty, which is something that is in short supply in the area. Most of the other decent tours aren't customizable, we'll change things up for you. We are the only ghost tour in the area that tells you the truth. All of the comments about hauntings are researched from books, news media, or first-hand experience. The "And More" means that you can also add other questions about Greenville, from shopping to history. No one knows more about modern Greenville than we do, and the lead guide was previously the head guide and manager of Greenville Segway Tours. We will customize the information we give you and even the walking path if you have something special that you want to see. It's all about you. Keep in mind that this is a 2-hour walking tour. If you have any trouble walking for 6 miles, this tour is probably not for you. Most customers choose to travel the whole time, but we are happy to take a break if you need it.

Discover the secrets of shopping in Charleston and help support the city’s shop owners as you sip wine during this group tour. Plus, score exclusive discounts at each local boutique you visit. Also, take part in a mead tasting at Savannah Bee Co. (included in the tour price). This tour is perfect for bachelorette or birthday parties.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. Travel between the villages by train, and end your day in Riomaggiore, where you have an hour of free time before returning to La Spezia.

Charleston's haunted history comes alive on the Ghosts and Gravestones Night Tour. With exclusive access to Bethany Cemetery, guests are guided by a costumed Ghost Host who shares chilling tales of the city’s darker past. The tour allows for a unique nighttime exploration, complete with lanterns to light the way through the cemetery's eerie grounds. As you ride through the haunted streets, the stories deepen, revealing the ghostly legends that linger in Charleston's shadows. This 90-minute experience is designed for those seeking a thrilling adventure, perfect for an adult audience.

Charleston is such a relaxed city that it’s hard to believe that it’s much busier than the towns along the coast. Take an opportunity to leave the city streets for the shoreline during this private guided tour. You’ll visit the islands of the Charleston peninsula, first stopping at Folly Beach then visiting Sullivan’s Island. Throughout the tour, you’ll stop for photos at two lighthouses, a popular tourist beach, and a historic fort.

Set sail on your own private pontoon boat for up to six hours with training from a local guide. After getting your safety and boating instructions, you’ll head off for your own unique adventure, be it spotting dolphins, taking a dip, or just kicking back and relaxing on the water. The boats are clean and comfortable, and all the safety equipment will be waiting for you on board.

Discover Hilton Head’s natural landscapes during a Segway tour through the Coastal Discovery Museum. The 70-acre (28-hectare) preserver was once a cotton plantation and features open meadows, salt marshes, and a live oak forest, perfect for exploring. This tour is strictly about the scenery and doesn’t have any narration, meaning you can enjoy your time riding around without interruptions.

See Hilton Head Island from a fresh perspective with this private sunset dolphin tour. Meet your boat captain at Palmetto Bay Marina for a private tour that can accommodate up to six people. Keep an eye out for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as you learn about their feeding patterns, social behavior, and more. Admire sunset views from the deck of the boat.

If its dolphins and shelling you're looking for, you've come to the right place! We'll depart from and return to the Folly River Boat Ramp and enjoy a scenic boat ride through the salt marsh creeks of Folly Island to historic Morris Island. Once on Morris Island, you’ll have the opportunity to walk the beach in search of shells, shark teeth, and other fossils. From Morris Island you will also enjoy breathtaking up-close views of the historic Morris Island lighthouse. During your journey to and from the island, you will enjoy numerous sightings of Bottlenose Dolphins and other saltwater wildlife.