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Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

Enjoy Charleston's beauty and charm in one of our private vis-à-vis carriages that accommodates up to 4 guests. This private carriage ride will sure to …More

4.8 (103)

Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

Enjoy Charleston's beauty and charm in one of our private vis-à-vis carriages that accommodates up to 4 guests. This private carriage ride will sure to...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (103)
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$300
Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL OBX FILM LOCATIONS TOUR! Fans of the Netflix series Outer Banks are in for a thrill! As a background actor on …More

5.0 (185)

Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL OBX FILM LOCATIONS TOUR! Fans of the Netflix series Outer Banks are in for a thrill! As a background actor on...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (185)
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$250
Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

We are a family owned luxury yacht charter business. Come enjoy a BYOB day of sailing and seeing the historic sites of Charleston from the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (426)

Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

We are a family owned luxury yacht charter business. Come enjoy a BYOB day of sailing and seeing the historic sites of Charleston from the...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (426)
from
$525
Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

Experience Charleston like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, …More

4.8 (47)

Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

Experience Charleston like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter,...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (47)
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$175
Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps) …More

4.5 (69)

Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps)...

60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (69)
from
$10
Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

Embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, …More

4.8 (368)

Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

Embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (368)
from
$325
Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat …More

4.9 (376)

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat...

2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (376)
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$111
Charleston Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Get a taste of the authentic antebellum American south with this self-guided walking tour of Charleston, SC. Explore historic districts packed with lovely shops and …More

4.3 (27)

Charleston Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Get a taste of the authentic antebellum American south with this self-guided walking tour of Charleston, SC. Explore historic districts packed with lovely shops and...

1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (27)
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$15
Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also …More

5.0 (40)

Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
from
$599
Charleston's Haunted Ghost Tour - Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour

On this haunted GPS guided Audio walking tour you will see Charleston’s most haunted sites and hear their ghostly stories! Built in EMF Reader in …More

4.7 (70)

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

On this haunted GPS guided Audio walking tour you will see Charleston’s most haunted sites and hear their ghostly stories! Built in EMF Reader in...

50 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (70)
from
$5
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter

Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (259)

Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter

Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (259)
from
$157
Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

Embark on an exclusive sailing adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests for a 2.5-hour charter embracing Charleston's …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (94)

Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

Embark on an exclusive sailing adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests for a 2.5-hour charter embracing Charleston's...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (94)
from
$500
Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. For over 12 years, our sailing …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (86)

Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. For over 12 years, our sailing...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (86)
from
$525
Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage

Experience Charleston’s History on a Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour Discover the rich history of Charleston on a horse-drawn carriage tour through historic Downtown. As you …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (66)

Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage

Experience Charleston’s History on a Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour Discover the rich history of Charleston on a horse-drawn carriage tour through historic Downtown. As you...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
from
$275
Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (64)

Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (64)
from
$760
Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Cool Destinations for …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (61)

Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Cool Destinations for...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (61)
from
$599
Private customized walking tour of Charleston

Talk a walking tour of historic Charleston SC with a certified and licensed guide. See beautiful architecture in our homes, churches, and public buildings. Hear …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (69)

Private customized walking tour of Charleston

Talk a walking tour of historic Charleston SC with a certified and licensed guide. See beautiful architecture in our homes, churches, and public buildings. Hear...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (69)
from
$350
Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, historic forts, or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (56)

Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, historic forts, or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (56)
from
$599
Private Chauffeur & Admission to Middleton & Magnolia Plantation + Box Lunch

We offer transportation for Private Groups and Families to explore all that the Charleston Area has to offer. Enjoy a beautiful ride up the Spanish …More

4.0 (1)

Private Chauffeur & Admission to Middleton & Magnolia Plantation + Box Lunch

We offer transportation for Private Groups and Families to explore all that the Charleston Area has to offer. Enjoy a beautiful ride up the Spanish...

4 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
from
$975
Private Afternoon Sailing/Dolphin & History Tour on 43ft Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Cool Destinations since …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (35)

Private Afternoon Sailing/Dolphin & History Tour on 43ft Mystique

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Cool Destinations since...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
from
$575

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Private carriage ride in Charleston
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Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston
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Private carriage ride in Charleston
This was our second time touring with Palmetto Carriage Works and it was wonderful! We took a private morning ride and our guide Bill and his horse Boeing, a French Perchron were great! Bill was very knowledgeable about the city he grew up in and really made the tour interesting, comfortable and fun! Both before and after the ride we were able to visit with all the horses in the heard and get to know a little bit about each of them. For horse owners and lovers like us that really made the experience extra special! The horses are very well cared for and just the right amount of spoiled! I can’t say enough great things about these folks. If you are ever in Charleston and looking for a relaxing and fun way to tour the city I highly recommend Palmetto Carriage Works!
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Great tour with Kay
New York City
Private customized walking tour of Charleston
anastasiap261, Sep 2026
Great tour with Kay
Kay led our group of 8 on a wonderful tour of Charleston. She included fascinating history, architecture, culture and great advice. We had lots of questions and her knowledge was endless. I highly recommend any tour with her.
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Cool Connie
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Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate
boblC5835VO, Sep 2026
Cool Connie
Will and Danial were great. Definitely would book again on Fate with that same crew.
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Kay is the Way!
New York City
Private customized walking tour of Charleston
B9731JFstevec, Sep 2026
Kay is the Way!
We loved the tour. Kay was an encyclopedia of knowledge with the ability to talk clear and fast without spitting! Seriously she has mad history skills! It was delightful to be part of her tour. She was very entertaining and engaging. We loved it!
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Perry adapted to our interests!
New York City
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
K1035MXvanessah, Sep 2026
Perry adapted to our interests!
Perry was a great guide and adapted the tour to our interest and speed. The food was excellent and abundant, and stories entertaining.
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We had the the most...
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Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins
Mia_G, Sep 2026
We had the the most...
We had the the most relaxing and amazing time. Would highly recommend this experience!!!! The Captain and First Mate were exceptional!
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Solo ghost 👻
New York City
Charleston’s Haunted Ghost Tour – Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour
Amy_P, Sep 2026
Solo ghost 👻
Wonderful way to explore without absorbing the energy of others. I wanted to do a ghost tour of Charleston but I am a bit if an empath, so being around other people restricts my experience. This was a great way to explore without worry. Please do a tour of Abingdon, VA, as it is one of the oldest and most haunted places.
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More than just a food tour!
New York City
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
robintV3589EN, Sep 2026
More than just a food tour!
Our family had a wonderful experience on this tour! Perry was charming and very knowledgeable, with his extensive background in food service, he was the perfect guide for our tour. Make sure you book with him!
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Private tour worth the money!
New York City
Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston
Meander34143389973, Sep 2026
Private tour worth the money!
Our one hour private tour with David was great! The tour guides always make or break the tour, and David was the best! Charleston has so much history - fascinating to learn about! Highly recommend
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A fun walk
New York City
Charleston’s Haunted Ghost Tour – Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour
Tonibw, Sep 2026
A fun walk
The tour guide was entertaining and informative. The pace was a bit fast so we paused between some locations and stories. Would use the service again especially liked the price.
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Private Sunset Sail BYOB
New York City
Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique
S4501OZterrip, Sep 2026
Private Sunset Sail BYOB
Captain Will and his first mate, Daniel, provided us with an incredible experience. There were three couples, and we all appreciated the private boat tour. I would highly recommend booking this excursion.
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Charleston SC private tour
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Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations
Scott_M, Sep 2026
Charleston SC private tour
Mark was very familiar with the history of the area and took time to answer questions and made our experience very enjoyable.
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We were in Charleston on...
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Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins
Shelby_C, Sep 2026
We were in Charleston on...
We were in Charleston on a girls trip and wanted a more private experience. I cannot say enough positive things about Matt our captain and his cocaptain (I forgot her name but she was wonderful). They were so welcoming and attentive. We were so excited to be there, see dolphins, and get some cool photos. Sometimes people can be very annoyed with that amount of enthusiasm- they were not at all. So so wonderful and made us feel so safe & able to have a great time! Cannot recommend enough.
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Fabulous private sunset cruise on Charleston harbor
New York City
Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique
Matthew_B, Sep 2026
Fabulous private sunset cruise on Charleston harbor
Of many sunset cruises we've taken across the Caribbean and California, our Charleston harbor private cruise with Captain Will and mate Dave on the Mystique rates among the best. Parking was plentiful at the marina lot and the captain texted me to be sure we knew the meeting location. On board, we enjoyed a terrific sail, some excellent rose wine, music and a relaxing time. Both Captain Will and Mate Dave had great stories of their years on the water and included many interesting facts about Charleston. Certainly, a highlight of our trip to Charleston and highly recommended.
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Beautiful Sunset Sail !
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Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate
adaecher1, Sep 2026
Beautiful Sunset Sail !
Super fun and beautiful way to see Charleston from the water! Great crew - Captain Wiil Dunn and mate Dave! Beautiful sunset! Highly recommend!
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Perfect Sailing Tour!
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Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB
I2523IYericam, Sep 2026
Perfect Sailing Tour!
Great experience and wonderful views! Would highly recommend booking a sailing tour if you're visiting Charleston!
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