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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Kayak, paddleboard, and fishing charter operation launching from Bowens Island Road into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
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Clear all- 5.0 · 218210 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Sailing Adventures
Skippered sailing charters departing Wharfside Street into Charleston Harbor and the surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
5.01.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25038 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Party Cat, LLC
Pontoon boat party cruises on the Ashley River, available for private charters and group events.
5.05.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 250450 41st Ave C-6, Isle of PalmsTrending
Barrier Island Ecotours
Naturalist-guided kayak and paddleboard tours through the tidal creeks and barrier island ecosystems off Isle of Palms.
5.02.5k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1345195 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Tour Company
Walking and boat tours of the peninsula, run out of a storefront on East Bay Street since 2005.
5.01k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1386Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Harbor Bar Boat Tours - Charleston Party Boat
Private and public boat tours and party charters departing from Ripley Light Marina on the Ashley River.
5.01.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 218710 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Sailing Adventures
Guided sailing charters out of Wharfside Street on the Charleston Harbor, running lessons and sunset cruises aboard a fleet of keelboats.
5.01.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 18788 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Saltwater Cycle Party Boat Tours
Pedal-powered party boat cruising Charleston's waterways, BYOB and wheelchair accessible, departing from Ashley Point.
5.01.4k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 10891544 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Crafted Travel
Travel agency on Ashley River Road, not a bar — Google's category tag is wrong.
5.0831 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 250108 Guignard St, CharlestonTrending
Palmetto Carriage Works
Sightseers ride behind horses in old-fashioned carriages while receiving a narrated history lesson.
4.923k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 1641150 Immigration St, CharlestonTrending
RedFin Charters
Inshore fishing charter running redfish and trout trips through Charleston's tidal creeks and salt marshes.
4.91.3k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 16312101 River Landing Dr Dock, CharlestonTrending
Daniel Island Ferry | Daniel Island (The Waterfront on DI)
Passenger ferry connecting Daniel Island's Waterfront to downtown Charleston, running daily with free parking at the River Landing dock.
4.91.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 961317 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailing Charters LLC Yachts Fate, Serendipity, Kismet, Mystique and Southern Charm
Five-vessel sailing operation out of Lockwood Drive marina offering private charters on the harbor and surrounding waters.
4.9738 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 2081440 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour
Nighttime ghost tour aboard the decommissioned WWII carrier docked across the harbor in Mount Pleasant.
4.91.6k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2501514 Anson St, CharlestonTrending
Old South Carriage Company
Narrated sightseeing trips on historic carriages pulled by horse, plus city-center walking tours.
4.930k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 103161 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Palmetto Breeze
Dolphin-watching and sunset cruises departing from Shem Creek on a 48-foot catamaran.
4.9792 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 129171 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Kayak Tour
Paddle through Shem Creek's salt marsh. Dolphins are common; the dolphins are the point.
4.9988 ratingspaddling · wildlife · sunsetOpen - 5.0 · 931883 Center St, Folly Beach
Charleston SUP Safaris
Stand-up paddleboard tours and rentals launching from Folly Beach, led by guides who know the local waterways.
4.9711 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 6819119 Spring St #4, Charleston
All In One Charters
Fishing and touring charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of downtown Charleston.
4.9520 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 6520Ashley Marina, 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Holy City Boat Tours
Narrated harbor and waterway boat tours departing from Ashley Marina on the Charleston peninsula.
4.9499 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 22121184 E Bay St STE 103, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Culinary Tours
Guided walking tours through downtown Charleston that pair neighborhood history with stops at local restaurants and food producers.
4.91.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 1552283 Center St, Folly BeachTrending
Flipper Finders Boat Tours - Folly Beach
Small-boat dolphin tours departing from Folly Beach's Center Street, running the tidal creeks and nearshore waters year-round.
4.91.2k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 7623185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Tiki Tours of Charleston - Party Boat and Booze Cruises
BYOB pontoon boat tours departing from Lockwood Drive along the Charleston Harbor and Ashley River.
4.9584 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2502440 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Visitors can explore a retired Naval aircraft carrier, destroyer & submarine docked here year-round.
4.87.8k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 129251 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Nature Adventures on Shem Creek
Recreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education.
4.9988 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 9226514 Mill St B, Mt Pleasant
Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek
Outdoor adventure outlet offering kayak tours, kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & boat charters.
4.9702 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 8927474 Wando Park Blvd Suite 204, Mt Pleasant
Golfbreaks
Golf trip planning agency in a Mount Pleasant office park, booking tee times and packages at courses across the Lowcountry and beyond.
4.9681 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 11328160 King St, CharlestonTrending
Tour Charleston
Walking and carriage tour operator out of King Street covering Charleston history, architecture, and neighborhoods.
4.9868 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2502918 Anson St, CharlestonTrending
Bulldog Tours
Ghost, history, and pub crawl tours departing nightly from Anson Street since 1998.
4.822k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 3830100 Church St, Mt Pleasant
LowCountry Coastal Excursions
Mount Pleasant charter operation running dolphin tours, fishing trips, and coastal excursions off the Lowcountry waterways.
4.9293 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 453156 Ashley Point Dr Slip E4, Charleston
Carolina Cabana Cruises
Private boat charters out of Ashley Marina for harbor tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin watches on the Charleston waterway.
4.9342 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250323030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks CornerTrending
Cypress Gardens
Swamp garden with giant cypress trees offering boat tours plus a butterfly house attraction.
4.83.8k ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.8 · 146331250 Supply St, North CharlestonTrending
Friends of the Hunley
Waterfront museum offering weekend tours of a 19th-century historic submarine, artifacts & exhibits.
4.81.1k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 4834151 Meeting St, Charleston
Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bar & Ghost Tours
Adam leads walking tours covering Charleston history, haunts, and bars from the heart of the historic district.
4.8366 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 363595 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Yacht Tours
Private and group boat tours departing from Ripley Point on the Ashley River.
4.9277 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 413633 Lockwood Dr Slip F28, Charleston
Blue Life Charters
Private fishing and dolphin charters departing from Lockwood Marina on the Ashley River.
4.9316 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 363795 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Yacht Tours
Private and group sailing charters departing from Ripley Point on the Ashley River.
4.9277 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 373817 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Carolina Marine Group
Charter fishing and eco-tour outfit on the Ashley River, running inshore trips for families and serious anglers alike.
4.9282 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2503910 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Harbor Tours
Narrated boat tours departing Wharfside Street, covering the harbor, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston peninsula from the water.
4.75.2k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2504014 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
International African American Museum
Waterfront museum on Gadsden's Wharf, the precise site where enslaved Africans first arrived in America, documenting that history through galleries and genealogy resources.
4.81.9k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 3241108 Meeting St, Charleston
Charleston History Walk
Guided walking tour of the peninsula's colonial streets, church yards, and antebellum architecture led by local historians.
4.9242 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 384224 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Sundog Sailing & Boating Tours Charleston
Small-boat sailing tours out of Patriots Point, running the harbor and nearby waterways with an emphasis on actual time on the water.
4.8289 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 3143375 Meeting St, Charleston
Frankly Charleston Black History Tours
Walking tours focused on the African American history of Charleston, led by guides who center Black narratives over Lost Cause mythology.
4.9240 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 30441 Vendue Range, Charleston
Chucktown Tours
Walking and boat tours of the peninsula led by local guides, departing from Waterfront Park.
4.9230 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 29451 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Captain Cocktail Cruises
Two-hour cocktail cruises departing Shem Creek, with open bar and views of the harbor and Ravenel Bridge.
4.8221 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 250464300 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Middleton Place
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4.73.3k ratingssource:cvb · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.8 · 25047122 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Self-guided tours offered in a historic building, formerly a Revolutionary prison & City Hall.
4.71.9k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 284833 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailboat Charters
Bareboat and crewed sailboat charters departing Lockwood Marina into Charleston Harbor and beyond.
4.8216 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25049375 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Adventure Sightseeing
Family-friendly bus and boat tour operator running sightseeing routes through the historic peninsula since 1967.
4.77k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 5950at the corner of, 108 Meeting St, Chalmers St, Charleston
Charleston Walking Tours by Charleston Footprints
Guided walking tours of the historic district led by local guides out of the Meeting and Chalmers Street corner.
4.8454 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 23512223 Folly Rd, Charleston
Castaway Island Excursions
Folly Road outfitter running boat tours and water excursions to the barrier islands and marshes around Charleston.
4.8178 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 23522223 Folly Rd, Charleston
Castaway Island Excursions
Folly Road outfitter running boat tours and island excursions along the coastal waterways south of Charleston.
4.8178 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2653Folly River Boat Ramp, 97 Center St, Charleston
Sail Folly--catamaran sail and power boat tours
Catamaran and powerboat tours out of the Folly River Boat Ramp, covering local waterways and barrier island coastline.
4.8200 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13254135 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Gibbes Museum of Art
Portraits & landscapes dating back to the 1700s, housed in a century-old beaux arts-style building.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4655160 E Bay St, Charleston
Charleston Pirate Tours
Lantern-lit walking tours through the French Quarter covering Charleston's actual pirate history, including Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet.
4.8351 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 2456122 E Bay St, Charleston
Charleston Sole Walking Tours
Guided walking tours of the peninsula led by local historians, departing from East Bay Street.
4.8185 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 655710 Wharfside St, Charleston
Charleston Water Taxi
Passenger ferry running between the Charleston peninsula and Patriots Point across the harbor, with open-air deck seating.
4.7499 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 15358340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises
Federal ferry service running daily trips from Liberty Square to the Civil War fort in Charleston Harbor.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 4959174 Meeting St Suite 300-83, Charleston
Stories in the Cemetery
Lantern-lit guided tours of historic Charleston churchyards, blending documented history with local ghost lore.
4.8374 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 196024 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Everything Zen Sailing Charters
Sailboat charters departing Patriots Point for harbor and sunset cruises on Charleston's waterways.
4.8146 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1496148 Elizabeth St, CharlestonTrending
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Tours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.
4.61.1k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 18621300 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Charleston Fishing Trips
Saltwater charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant.
4.8141 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 15363340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises
Ferry service running visitors out to the Civil War fort where the first shots of the conflict were fired.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 17641407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Knot Stressed Inshore Charters
Inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Shrimp Boat Lane, targeting redfish and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.
4.8133 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 466579 Cumberland St, Charleston
Powder Magazine Museum
Colonial military history museum & gift shop in a 1713 gunpowder storage building.
4.7352 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250661235 Long Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
4.67.1k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25067360 Meeting St, Charleston
The Charleston Museum
America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 89681950 Rutledge Rd, McClellanville
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Established in 1735, this historic plantation is an interpretive site about slavery & offers tours.
4.6685 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 166933 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Dockside Yacht Charters
Private yacht charters departing from Lockwood Drive on the Ashley River, handling corporate events, sunset cruises, and custom trips.
4.8120 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 167033 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Dockside Yacht Charters
Private and group sailing charters departing from the downtown marina on the Ashley River.
4.8120 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1017145 Pinckney St, Charleston
Carolina Polo and Carriage Co.
Horse-drawn carriage tours through the historic district, departing from Pinckney Street since the 1980s.
4.6776 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 3172Sunset Cay Marina, 66 W. 9th St., Folly Beach
Tideline Tours
Folly Beach-based dolphin and nature boat tours launching from Sunset Cay Marina on the tidal creeks and barrier islands.
4.7237 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 15731407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Flatsbroke Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Wando River waterfront.
4.7115 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 27744279 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Charleston Kayak
Guided kayak tours through the tidal creeks and marshes off the Ashley River, with free parking on site.
4.7208 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 82753550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston
Audubon Swamp Garden
Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.
4.6628 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 317656 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Speed Boat Adventures | Charleston Boat Tours
Speedboat tours of Charleston Harbor and surrounding waterways, departing from Ashley Point on the James Island side of the Ashley River.
4.6238 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 287780 Broad St, Charleston
Two Sisters Tours
Walking and private tour company operating out of the South of Broad neighborhood, led by longtime Charlestonians.
4.7212 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4678202 Calhoun St, Charleston
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston
Free natural history museum inside College of Charleston's science building, with fossil collections, minerals, and regional specimens.
4.6353 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 1917951 Meeting St, Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
4.61.5k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 158070 State St, Mt Pleasant
Charleston Historic Tours LLC
Walking tour company based in Mount Pleasant running history-focused guided tours through Charleston's streets.
4.7116 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 168124 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Om Sailing Charters
Sailboat charters out of Patriots Point for half-day, sunset, and private cruises on Charleston Harbor.
4.7121 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 788221 E Battery, Charleston
Edmondston-Alston House
Historic Federal-style home, open for tours showcasing architecture, furnishings & family artifacts.
4.6596 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 4283746 County Rd S-18-30, Ridgeville
Edisto River Adventures
Canoe and kayak outfitter on the Edisto River, running guided tours and rentals through one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in the country.
4.6325 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1384934 Stillwater Dr, Charleston
Charleston Charters (Private Dolphin Cruise BYOB)
Private BYOB dolphin tours out of Stillwater Drive, running small groups through the tidal creeks off James Island.
4.799 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 658510 Wharfside St, Charleston
Charleston Water Taxi
Passenger ferry linking downtown Charleston to Patriots Point and Waterfront Park, running the Cooper River year-round.
4.6499 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 128633 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
SoulShine Charters Charleston
Private fishing and sightseeing charters out of Lockwood Drive, running the harbor and surrounding lowcountry waterways.
4.792 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 358740 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Fort Sumter Ferry
National Park Service ferry from Patriots Point to the Civil War battery where the first shots of the war were fired.
4.6265 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250882 Vendue Range, Charleston
Ghost City Tours
Nightly walking tours through Charleston's darker history, covering cemeteries, haunted buildings, and the city's long catalog of documented tragedies.
4.62.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2789160 Church St suite b, Charleston
The Original Ghostwalk of Charleston
Lantern-lit walking tours through the historic district covering Charleston's documented hauntings, graveyards, and colonial-era tragedies since 1999.
4.6206 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4790Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord St, Charleston
Schooner Pride
Tall ship sailing schooner departing from Aquarium Wharf for harbor tours on Charleston's working waterfront.
4.5362 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1191472 Meeting St STE 219, Charleston
Chocolate Milk Charters
Fishing and sightseeing charter operation running trips out of Charleston Harbor, booked through a Meeting Street office suite.
4.787 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 119256 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Sip & Sea Boat Charters
Private boat charters out of Ashley Point for harbor cruises, dolphin watches, and sunset runs on the Charleston waterways.
4.786 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2393340 Concord St, Charleston
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Two Civil War forts bookending Charleston Harbor, reachable by ferry, where the first shots of the war were fired.
4.6174 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 111941500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
4.5854 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 129514 Anson St, Charleston
Old South Tours
Horse-drawn carriage tour company running licensed routes through the historic district since 1983.
4.693 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1096185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Booze Cruise
Two-hour booze cruises departing Lockwood Drive marina, covering Charleston Harbor with drinks aboard.
4.776 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1697188 Meeting St, Charleston
Tommy Dew's Walking Tour
Local guide Tommy Dew leads walking tours through the historic district on foot, departing from Meeting Street.
4.6120 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 749887 Church St, Charleston
Heyward-Washington House
18th-century Georgian-style home once belonging to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
4.5570 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 1199We gather at the coping facing, 108 Meeting Street at the corner of, Chalmers St, Charleston
Charleston Old Walled City Tours , Charleston Tours, Charleston Garden and Architecture Tours
Walking tours of the walled city's colonial streets, gardens, and architecture, departing from the corner of Meeting and Chalmers.
4.684 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 15010025 Ann St, Charleston
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.
4.41.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 1210156 Ashley Point Dr, Mt Pleasant
Adventure Harbour Tours
Small-boat dolphin and nature tours launching from Mt. Pleasant's Ashley Point into the Lowcountry waterways.
4.691 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 910233 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Flamingo Charters LLC
Lockwood Drive charter operation running fishing and sightseeing trips on Charleston Harbor and the surrounding tidal waterways.
4.667 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 69103188 Meeting St, Charleston
The Museum at Market Hall
Greek Revival landmark built in 1841 offering Civil War history & tours by women's-group docents.
4.4528 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 12104887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Suite 216, Mt Pleasant
Tour Pass | Tour Stress-Free & Save
Ticket-bundling tour agency in a Mount Pleasant strip mall handling logistics for Charleston-area attractions.
4.590 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 1421053380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Drayton Hall
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
4.51.1k ratingssource:vbunao · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.5 · 56106350 Meeting St, Charleston
Joseph Manigault House
Built in 1803, this antebellum structure is furnished with period American, French & British pieces.
4.4432 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 810798 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
High Tide Harbor Tours
Narrated harbor and waterway boat tours departing from Ripley Point, covering Charleston's coastline and historic maritime landmarks.
4.663 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 810898 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
High Tide Harbor Tours
Small-boat harbor tours departing from Ripley Point, covering Charleston's waterfront history and working port up close.
4.663 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 710917 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Private Party Boat Charters Kismet, Serendipity, Fate, Mystique, Southern Charm
Private charter fleet of five boats docked at Lockwood Drive, running harbor cruises and event charters on the Ashley and Cooper rivers.
4.652 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 10311032 Washington St, Charleston
Carnival Cruise Port
Carnival's downtown embarkation terminal on the Charleston waterfront, sending ships out from the base of the peninsula since 2016.
4.4791 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250111Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
4.410k ratingsgardens · history · springOpen - 4.5 · 6411220 Anson St, Charleston
Charleston Carriage Works
Horse-drawn carriage tours departing from Anson Street, covering the French Quarter and historic district with licensed guides.
4.4490 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 81131100 Navy Way, North Charleston
Charleston Naval Base Admiral's House
Restored 1905 Colonial Revival officer's residence on the old North Charleston naval base, now bookable for weddings and private events.
4.560 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 91141880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Kiawah Island
Water Dog Paddle Co.
Guided kayak and paddleboard outfitter operating out of Kiawah Island's Andell Bluff, with accessible launch options on the Kiawah River.
4.570 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 16115100 Meeting St, Charleston
South Carolina Historical Society
Private library housing historical state photos & documents, with a Colonial & antebellum focus.
4.4121 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 2501166 Chalmers St, Charleston
Old Slave Mart Museum
Displays in this former slave auction building tell the story of the slave trade in Charleston.
4.42.7k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 61171390 Crestwood Pl, Charleston
Avid Angling Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Charleston, running redfish and trout flats with a five-star track record.
4.543 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 511856 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Palmetto Party Boat
Private charter boat operation running harbor tours and group outings off the Ashley River at James Island.
4.538 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 511950 Immigration St, Charleston
Flipper Finders Party Boat Tours
Dolphin-spotting boat tours departing from the Charleston waterfront at Immigration Street, with free parking on-site.
4.538 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 11120118 May Ln, Mt Pleasant
Sea Kayak Carolina
Guided kayak tours and rentals launching from Mount Pleasant, with routes through local creeks and tidal marshes.
4.585 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 5121469 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Charlestown Charters
Fishing and sightseeing charter operation running out of Mt. Pleasant, working the Lowcountry waterways off Coleman Boulevard.
4.431 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1712240 E Bay St, Charleston
Historic Charleston Foundation
Preservation nonprofit on East Bay running house museums, educational programs, and advocacy for Charleston's built environment since 1947.
4.3130 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 49123375 Meeting St, Charleston
Gullah Geechee Black History Tours
Walking tours rooted in Gullah Geechee culture and Black history, led by guides with direct ties to the Lowcountry community.
4.3376 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12124Ghosts of the South Candlelight, 80 N Market St, Charleston
Ghosts of the South Candlelight
Candlelit walking tour threading through the French Quarter's churchyards and antebellum streets after dark.
4.295 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 612531 Center St, Folly Beach
Charleston Paddle Co.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours launching from Folly Beach, with access to the surrounding salt marsh and tidal creeks.
4.345 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 61264 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Wahoo Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day offshore and inshore fishing charters departing from Ashley Point on the west side of the peninsula.
4.343 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 23127375 Meeting St, Charleston
Gray Line of Charleston
Narrated bus tours of the peninsula, departing from Meeting Street, with routes covering historic districts and landmarks.
4.2178 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 49128Harbor Walk West, 360 Concord St #201, Charleston
SpiritLine Cruises
Narrated sightseeing and dinner cruises departing from the downtown waterfront on the Cooper River.
4.2374 ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.1 · 1112940 N Market St, Charleston
The Original Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston
Guided walking tours hitting Charleston's bars and breweries, departing from the Market Street area.
4.182 ratingsOpen - Be first130Fort Sumter Ferry, Charleston
Fort Sumter Ferry
Boat tour to the harbor fort where the Civil War started. National Park Service runs it.
4.02 ratingshistory · harbor · tourOpen
