Top Charleston Kayaking Tours

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

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.

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

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.

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from US$30

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Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

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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from US$44

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

1 hourFree Cancellation

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

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from US$50

40 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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Boone Hall Plantation has had a long and fascinating history since its founding near Charleston in 1681. Learn about the estate and its place in South Carolina history by visiting the plantation with an all-access admission ticket. Nine original cabins where enslaved people lived, coupled with the Black History in America exhibit, demonstrate what life was like for many people at the plantation.

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from US$37

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An beautiful example of historic architecture on our route.

Without a guided walking tour, you might miss some of the eclectic history and hidden nooks and crannies around Charleston that make this city such a gem. This walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods to top sights such as the Rainbow Row, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the Old Exchange, all while your guide shares stories from Charleston history and lore.

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.

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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Watch the sun set above Charleston, South Carolina with a 2-hour sunset harbor cruise aboard a 45-foot motorized catamaran. Find a comfortable seat on deck, spot the landmarks of downtown Charleston and the waterfront, and watch for the dolphins and sea birds that thrive along the South Carolina shoreline. Enjoy a relaxing break from the city while spending a romantic evening on the water.

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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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from US$65

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

4.5

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from US$29

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from US$110

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

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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from US$29

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

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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from US$37

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What are people saying about Charleston

Abi_F, Apr 2026

My boyfriend and I had...

My boyfriend and I had the best time on this sunset boat cruise. Mark and Chase were just fantastic. They gave us a great tour, stopped to see dolphins, showed us a beautiful sunset and even took pictures of each party on the boat. I’d recommend to anyone visiting. We did this our first night and it gave us a great overview of Charleston and the surrounding areas.

2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston

Jodi_D, Apr 2026

Great tour and definitely worth the money!

This was a great tour and our guide, Aiden, couldn’t be more enthusiastic, energetic, and fun to be with! He was so good at giving us some really good information and history sound bites, and the time flew by because it was so much fun. This was a great time and so worth the money. Great job, Aiden!

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Lauren_C, Apr 2026

100% recommend this tour and tour guide

Bill is an entertaining, knowledgeable, and passionate historian and tour guide. He kept the rapt attention of not only the history lovers in our family group , my husband and I, but also our 13-year-old daughter and 17-year-old son. This tour is just as described, an introduction to the history of Charleston, and it certainly whet our appetites to learn more about the area and its impact on the history of the country as a whole. I would 100% recommend this tour, and specifically Bill as a tour guide.

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Stuart_T, Mar 2026

Pleasantly surprised

We live in Charleston when friends come to visit they all want to do walking ghost tours. I dreaded going because they all seemed to be the same canned talking points. This one was a pleasant surprise guide was a life long Charleston area native and very passionate about the history of this city we love. He has done deep dive research and was engaging with a great sense of humor. He has been doing tours and research for over 30 years. Has a series of pod cast that I look forward to listening to on my daily walks.