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TOP GHOST TOURS
Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $39.50
Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $35.00
Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $39.50
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston•40 minutes•Free Cancellation from $45.00
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $28.00
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Supernatural Charleston Tour•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $33.00
Charleston's Alleys & Hidden Passages Guided Small-Group Walking Tour•2 hours•Free Cancellation from $30.00
Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour•50 minutes to 1 hour•Free Cancellation from $5.50
Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour•1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation from $39.50
Interactive Ghost Hunting Experience1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours•Free Cancellation from $45.00
Likely to Sell OutCharleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $24.99
Charleston Terrors Walking Ghost Tour•1 hour•Free Cancellation from $24.99
Charleston Boo Hag & Brews Walking Ghost and Bar Tour•2 hours•Free Cancellation from $35.00
Small Group Haunted History Walking Tour of Charleston1 hour 10 minutes from $26.67
Charleston Dark History and Ghost Tour1hour 30 minutes2Free Cancellation from $22.00
Charleston Ghost Tour: Two Bars, One Graveyard, and a Ghost Story3 hours•Free Cancellation from $61.55
The DeathCharleston Ghost Tour: Two Bars, One Graveyard, and a Ghost Story•3 hours•Free Cancellation from $61.55
The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour in Charleston•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellation from $34.99
Likely to Sell OutGhost Walking Tour and Pub Crawl in Haunted Charleston•3 hours•Free Cancellation from $36.80
Spiritual Awakenings Tour in Charleston•1 to 2 hours•Free Cancellation from $35.50
4-Hour Charleston Paranormal Encounter Tour Free Cancellationfrom$160.00
Guided Walking Ghost Tour in Charleston•1 hour 30 minutes•Free Cancellationfrom$35.90
City walking tours
You could explore new places on your own, but you’d miss out on so much! Charleston has something interesting for everyone and we know the right people to ensure you get there.
Bulldog Tours – Charleston Strolls Tour Experience
On the two-hour Charleston Strolls Tour, you'll walk by a few of the city's iconic landmarks, including antebellum mansions, the waterfront Battery district and Rainbow Row. You'll also get a visual tour of Fort Sumter. Tour guides share stories of the city's history as well as local knowledge and hidden gems – a hit among reviewers. Visitors also appreciate the group's small size. Tickets start at $29 per adult and $19 for children ages 7 to 12. Tickets for children 6 and younger are free. Tours are offered daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. When you're ready for more, Bulldog also offers food and ghost tours.
Lowcountry Walking Tours – Charleston's Alleys and Hidden Passages
Stroll through Charleston's picturesque alleys with the help of Lowcountry Walking Tours. During this two-hour tour, your guide will lead you through the network of lush (and often hidden) passages. Throughout the tour, you'll hear the historical anecdotes that tie the streets together. Reviewers love the architectural angle and the charismatic, insightful guides. Tickets cost approximately $25 per person. Tours depart at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. When you're ready to see more, the company also hosts tours of historic downtown.
Top boat tours
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10 Wharfside St.
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Tour prices vary by companyHours vary by company
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To get a better view of the Charleston harbor (and maybe even spot some dolphins), consider signing up for a boat tour. Not only will you enjoy some time on the water, you'll also have the chance to learn more about the city's maritime history (many boat captains provide historical commentary throughout their tours). Along the way, you'll likely see some of Charleston's top landmarks, including The Battery, Waterfront Park, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Fort Sumter and Castle Pinckney.
There are a variety of tours and operators (including private charters) in Charleston that offer a bevy of experiences for all types of travelers. Adventure Harbor Tours receives high praise from previous visitors for its Morris Island tours and sunset cruises. Tours aboard The Schooner Pride are also popular, especially if you're interested in the mechanics of sailing, as the captain offers travelers the option to raise and trim the sails with the crew. If you're looking for a less intimate or more formally narrated experience, sign up for a Charleston Harbor Tour, which has a fleet of boats that can accommodate hundreds of passengers.
Tour prices and excursion lengths can vary, but generally, you can expect to pay between $25 and $55 for adult tickets. Not all tours leave from the same harbor; check with your tour operator. Some companies allow you to bring your own food and beverages (including alcoholic libations) on board, while others sell snacks and drinks on the boat. Tours can last between one and three hours, with many spanning 90 minutes. For more information, visit each individual company's website, or check out our list of the Best Charleston Tours.
Isle of the palms
Isle of Palms County Park #3 in Charleston, SC8.5 miles to city center Half Day to Full Day
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If several days in Charleston proper have you longing for a do-nothing day at the beach, Isle of Palms might be just the ticket. Located just 16 miles east of the city, visitors will find about 7 miles of shoreline, ideal for swimming, sailing, windsurfing or sunbathing. If you're having trouble deciding between Charleston's two closest shorelines (don't forget about Folly Beach), your fellow beach bums might help you decide: Isle of Palms is known to attract more families than Folly Beach.
Recent beach-goers praised the wide, clean beach and said it's a beautiful place to relax. Isle of Palms also boasts a few more beachfront vacation rentals, plus the sprawling Wild Dunes Resort and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. What's more, you don't have to be a guest to enjoy the two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses at Wild Dunes: both courses are open to the public. However, keep in mind Isle of Palms doesn't offer as many bars or restaurants compared to Folly Beach.