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Top things to do in Charleston in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Charleston, USA
Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

Highlight: Exclusive nighttime entry into the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. This lush garden graveyard is otherworldly, enchanted, and magical. There is nothing like it anywhere. …More

Highlight: Exclusive nighttime entry into the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. This lush garden graveyard is otherworldly, enchanted, and magical. There is nothing like it anywhere....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$36
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide. Mike has been giving ghost tours in Charleston for 30 years and is the host of …More

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Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide. Mike has been giving ghost tours in Charleston for 30 years and is the host of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,439)
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$29
Savor the Flavors of Charleston Walking Food Tour

Walk, talk and taste your way through historic Charleston South Carolina. This 2.5 hour Charleston food tour immerses you in the history and culture of …More

Walk, talk and taste your way through historic Charleston South Carolina. This 2.5 hour Charleston food tour immerses you in the history and culture of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (868)
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$111
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

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Likely to Sell Out

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
4.9 (379)
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$325
Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Tour where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed as you take a fascinating stroll with stories and traditions revealing Charleston’s rich history and colorful past. …More

Tour where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed as you take a fascinating stroll with stories and traditions revealing Charleston’s rich history and colorful past....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (725)
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$41
Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

THIS IS NOT A GHOST TOUR. 18+ ONLY. With the children safely tucked into bed, this 18+ R-rated tour explores our city’s deepest and darkest …More

THIS IS NOT A GHOST TOUR. 18+ ONLY. With the children safely tucked into bed, this 18+ R-rated tour explores our city’s deepest and darkest...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (200)
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$41
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

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 (187)
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$250
Charleston history walking tour with a Citadel history professor

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than …More

Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,528)
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$40
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

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 (105)
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$300
Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were …More

Listen to the lost stories of black Charleston on this 2-hour walking tour. Hear forgotten folktales and learn about the heroes and heroines who were...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (453)
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$40
Drayton Hall Admission Ticket with Interpreter-Guided Tour

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest …More

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (145)
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$35
Middleton Plantation-3 hour guided tour- hotel pickup

This is a small group tour which includes a brief driving tour of Charleston's Old and Historic District and one of Charleston's premier plantations. Your …More

This is a small group tour which includes a brief driving tour of Charleston's Old and Historic District and one of Charleston's premier plantations. Your...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (123)
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$125
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

All tours conducted by local tour guide with 30 years experience. On all our tours you will see The Battery, Rainbow Row, The City Market, …More

All tours conducted by local tour guide with 30 years experience. On all our tours you will see The Battery, Rainbow Row, The City Market,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (106)
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$43
Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford …More

Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (82)
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$110
Magnolia Plantation Day Tour with Transportation

Explore the enchanting Magnolia Plantation, a gem in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour takes you to the historic estate, where you’ll enjoy a …More

Explore the enchanting Magnolia Plantation, a gem in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour takes you to the historic estate, where you’ll enjoy a...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (123)
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$75
Charleston's Savor the Flavors of Upper King Street Walking Food Tour

See what the Upper King Street fuss is all about with this relatively new tour featuring bites from the trendy neighborhood’s most delicious spots. Experience …More

See what the Upper King Street fuss is all about with this relatively new tour featuring bites from the trendy neighborhood’s most delicious spots. Experience...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (132)
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$111
Charleston History, Homes, and Highlights Guided Walking Tour

This 2-hour, walking tour explores Charleston's Historic District by visiting the streets of the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad". Hear the stories …More

This 2-hour, walking tour explores Charleston's Historic District by visiting the streets of the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad". Hear the stories...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (305)
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$28
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

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 (71)
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$5
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

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 (73)
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$10
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

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
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$175
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