All Charleston Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler

Your licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation Charlestonian resident with a lineage that extends back to the colonial era. A relator who brings extensive knowledge of the people, customs, and history of this one-of-a-kind American City. Learn about the details of all the fascinating buildings, parks, and historical monuments and the stories that surround them. Join us as we take you through the journey of Charleston like a true local.

Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston

A walking tour of Charleston is especially pleasant when done in a small group of just 15 people or fewer. Discover the best tours in Charleston without the hassle of overcrowded sidewalks as you follow your guide through the historic French Quarter, past the majestic mansions of Broad Street, and down to the Charleston Battery As you walk, your guide regales you with tales of Charleston's fascinating history, which is all too easy to miss if you forgo a guide.

Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

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

Charleston Revolution History Walking Tour

Discover Charleston, South Carolina with the help of a local to guide you around town and share fun facts about the city’s storied past and vibrant present on this private tour. See popular attractions as well as hidden gems you might have missed without your guide to show you. Get around Charleston in a comfortable, air-conditioned car with hotel pickup included, and save your energy for sightseeing.

Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Our Airport Transportation service offers a free quick tour of historic downtown Charleston to first-time visitors to Charleston. Your holiday can actually start before hotel check-in! The instruction to Charleston highlights local landmarks, offers some interesting historic stories, and maybe some ghost tales. This optional service helps visitors get acquainted with the city and local restaurants and their proximity to their lodging. Booking with CharlestonHistoric Tours and Transportation. guarantees: ~ On time pick-up and drop-off ~ A luxury SUV comfort, not only in style but also luxury driving style ~ Personalized service.. its YOUR ride. We respect your requests and any restrictions ~ Stress-free travel with local advice and additional transportation services like scheduling reliable rideshare for your trip or hiring us as your personal driver. Choosing Charleston Historic Tours and Transportation ensures peace of mind and a valuable local resource for visitors.

Charleston Luxury Car Transport Service

20 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour

Walk through the historic grounds of Middleton Place to enter and explore America's oldest landscaped formal gardens. Your guide will walk you through sweeping vistas, guiding you past dramatic terraced lawns, symmetrical geometric bowers, and calm reflection pools while sharing insights into the site's rich cultural and historical significance of the Middleton family. Middleton Place was the home of American patriots and two of our founding fathers. Embrace the beauty of Middleton as you step back in time. Site admission and private round-trip transportation are included with your reservation, though food, drinks, and personal purchases are at your own expense. Expect to walk across uneven lawns and gravel paths, so wearing comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection is highly recommended.

Private Middleton Place Plantation Tour with Transportation

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Prefer to explore Charleston in comfort? Whether it's a hot summer afternoon, a chilly winter morning, or you simply prefer not to walk, Miss Alice's driving tour is the perfect way to experience the Holy City. Your tour includes complimentary pickup and drop-off at your downtown Charleston accommodations. Along the way, you'll see historic churches, the College of Charleston, the Charleston City Market, elegant homes, picturesque neighborhoods, and many of the city's most iconic landmarks. Relax, enjoy the scenery, and let Miss Alice bring Charleston's fascinating history to life on this unforgettable driving tour.

Private Driving and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston

Private Driving and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston

3 hoursFree Cancellation

See Charleston's most celebrated streets on your own schedule, without waiting for a group or keeping pace with a guide. This smartphone GPS walking tour leads you through the heart of historic downtown—past the grand antebellum homes of the Battery, the pastel facades of Rainbow Row, and along the waterfront—with location-triggered audio commentary that plays automatically as you walk.

Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

90 Minute Sightseeing Bus Tour of Historic Charleston

Curses, Corsets, & Candlelight: Terrors of Charleston Ghost Tours

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Trolley Tour in Wadmalaw Island of South Carolina

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the top-rated escape rooms in Charleston with our "Serial Killer" game, a 60-minute immersive adventure in the house of Chainsaw Chuck. Navigate through multiple rooms filled with unique puzzles and hidden clues, challenging you and your friends with adrenaline-pumping excitement and suspense. Whether you escape or not, this thrilling experience will leave you with lasting memories. Book your adventure and see if you can outsmart Chainsaw Chuck, or fall victim to his sadistic games.

Serial Killer Escape Room in Charleston

Set sail on the Charleston Princess for an unforgettable evening of live music, stunning harbor views, and Southern BBQ. Enjoy a buffet of pulled pork, smoked chicken, mac and cheese, and more—all while local musicians provide the perfect soundtrack. With three spacious decks, open seating, and a lively onboard atmosphere, this cruise is ideal for date nights, group outings, or a laid-back night on the water.

Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

Book Charleston's Most Educational History Tour!

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Historic Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Charleston's History Tour

Price varies by group size

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We are an interactive trucker hat making experience with a nostalgic camp themed cafeteria twist. You won't find mashed potatoes on our menu. Book a private in-store experience for just you and all your friends! You will enjoy the entire storefront to yourself, a personal hat barista to guide you through your hat making experience, access to play your own music, and champagne for each guest!

DIY Trucker Hat Experience in Charleston

DIY Trucker Hat Experience in Charleston

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Charleston Black History Slave Trade Auction History UNFILTERED

1 hourFree Cancellation

Stroll Historic South of Broad in Charleston’s Walled City

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a spooky adventure and learn more about Charleston’s haunted history with this self-guided audio tour. Download the app and tour on your phone and start the tour whenever you want by heading to the Old Exchange. Walk past some of the city’s most haunted sites while learning about the ghostly stories connected to them, including the the Dock Street Theater, Pirates Courtyard, Circular Church Graveyard, and more.

Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour

50 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

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Fort Sumter Access and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Brian_M, Oct 2026

Fort Sumpter tour in Charleston

30 Minute boat ride each way was scenic and smooth. History facts shared on the way out were excellent. We were on the last trip of the day so we were able to be a part of the flag lowering, very cool. Rangers shared a ton of interesting info about the fort and charleston. Look for the finger prints in the bricks...it was humbling for me.

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Tony_S, Oct 2026

Emily, the tour guide...

Emily, the tour guide (and her horse Winston) was a great guide. She was very friendly, informative and funny. It was easy to tell she really enjoys her job, and her love of the city shows. I learned a few things I never knew about the city. When I get a chance to return to Charleston, I will be booking another tour with Old South Carriage company!

Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

Richard_A, Oct 2026

Great, cultural and historical background of the foods

This tour focuses on the history and cultural relationship to foods typical of Charleston and the south. It is much more than just tasting shrimp and grits, etc. Our guide Nathan is absolutely fantastic at giving the history of the evolution of the foods. The tastings are all very good, but don’t expect you’ll be sitting at magnolias. There were, however, lots of tastings.

Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Gregory_D, Oct 2026

True history not taught in school.

You will learn about the history of many charming homes and other buildings. If you are lucky enough to get Evans, you will get some botany education ( many of the plants you see growing everywhere in Charleston are not native to the area). Most notable to me was the unadulterated history of Robert Smalls and other lessor figures in Charleston/S.C. history. History directly told with no sugar coating and might make the unenlightened a little sqeemish. So keep an open mind. Loved it 6 out out of 5 stars!!!

Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

Molly_F, Oct 2026

10/10 Experience

This tour was so much fun! Brandon is a captivating storyteller. It was the perfect blend of spooky ghost stories and interesting historical facts about the city. He made everyone on the tour feel welcome and emphasized the importance of remaining respectful while sharing the stories of real people. I like how the groups are kept small so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming or crowded. 90 minutes was also the perfect amount of time for a tour like this one. I highly recommend booking with Brandon!!

Old Town Trolley Charleston Sightseeing Tour

Philip_I, Oct 2026

Mike did a wonderful tour...

Mike did a wonderful tour of Old Town Charleston, including talks on some of the older buildings and their owners, important parts of Charleston history, and other interesting items. It was quite amazing, very knowledgeable, all from memory, answering our questions, and so on. Thanks!

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Jennifer_S, Oct 2026

Charming, entertaining...

Charming, entertaining and informative. I booked online an hour before the tour and had such an enjoyable time. This is a wonderful way to get a feel for the history of the city and so much more. Our guide, Al, was knowledgable, entertaining and so very nice. His delivery was unrushed and didn’t feel canned. I wish I had time to do the tour over again.

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Karen_P, Oct 2026

Boone Hall Historic Visit

A must see during your travels. I am planning another trip so that I can bring my daughter. If you enjoy guided tours or just touring spaces on your own, this is the place for you. I would recommend this historic site to all history buffs. I enjoyed this experience and look forward to returning. It was very enjoyable and enlightening.

Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise

Jay_E, Oct 2026

John,LaTanya& Tarhonda 1st boat ride together

The guy who was taken our picture once he was done he came around to me First I said ok before I can say I would like to pay for them he done snatch the picture of my hand. He’s real rude he come off as a racist. Real short and nasty for no reason. And when I confronted him, that’s when he tried to apologize. But other than that experience, I had was really great.

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Kristen_S, Oct 2026

Fun and informative trip

This was a great excursion. While the trip is not a narrated trip, the captain and crew were available to explain what they were doing and any other questions you might have. We sailed for about 90 minutes, saw dolphins and enjoyed an afternoon sailing. It's well worth the cost of the trip!

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

Dana_R, Sept 2026

Spooky way to see Chucktown

Carriage rides are always fun and when you combine the spooky history of Charleston with perfect weather the Ghost Tour delivers an amazing combination! Old South Carriage Company Ghost Tour is a fantastic experience full of fun facts and folklore, albeit a little less paranormal than you might expect. If you’re looking for a fun way to see the city from a lovely carriage, coupled with little known historical tidbits, don’t miss the Ghost Tour.

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Macario_Z, Aug 2026

My wife and I stumbled...

My wife and I stumbled upon this tour in Charleston while checking online for something to do there on the way to Virginia. We were so glad we did. Kevin, our Guide, was great! He was very knowledgeable of the history of Charleston and has the patience and understanding for tourists. Now we know where to go to have the best jambalaya in Charleston, SC.