Charleston City Market Tours and Tickets

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:

• Charleston's Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

• Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

• Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

• Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

• Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.