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

Charleston, USA
Charleston Historic Pub Tour

Explore Charleston's historic pub culture with this all-inclusive tour uncovering 350+ years of history and Pub Culture on this expertly guided tour. Journey through the …More

Explore Charleston's historic pub culture with this all-inclusive tour uncovering 350+ years of history and Pub Culture on this expertly guided tour. Journey through the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Charleston Driving History Tour

You’re coming to Charleston and you want the best experience possible. You’re staying at a great hotel, you’ve made reservations at some of Charleston’s finest …More

You’re coming to Charleston and you want the best experience possible. You’re staying at a great hotel, you’ve made reservations at some of Charleston’s finest...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
3 Hour Bus Tour and Self Paced Audio Tour of Aiken Rhett House

History comes alive on this combo tour. The tapestry of the city history is presented in a passionate, well rounded way. We believe history is …More

History comes alive on this combo tour. The tapestry of the city history is presented in a passionate, well rounded way. We believe history is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
7 Speed 48v E-bike Rental

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the …More

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the...

1 to 31 days Free Cancellation
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$100
Charleston's Ultimate 3 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle

Get 3 tours in Charleston and explore the city, at your own pace. All highly rated and popular. You'll get the Ghosts of Charleston, Charleston's …More

Get 3 tours in Charleston and explore the city, at your own pace. All highly rated and popular. You'll get the Ghosts of Charleston, Charleston's...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$17
Private Walking and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston

Explore Charleston's rich history during a private walking tour that brings the city's past to life. Starting from its founding in 1670, this 3 hour …More

Explore Charleston's rich history during a private walking tour that brings the city's past to life. Starting from its founding in 1670, this 3 hour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Drayton Hall Plantation Tour with Transportation

Step back in time during this private Drayton Hall Plantation tour with transportation to see the oldest preserved and unrestored plantation house in America still …More

Step back in time during this private Drayton Hall Plantation tour with transportation to see the oldest preserved and unrestored plantation house in America still...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$175
Private Boone Hall Plantation Tour with Transportation

Boone Hall Plantation- A USA Today’s 10 Best Choice as the “Best Plantation in the Charleston Area!” Explore the rich history of the South Carolina …More

Boone Hall Plantation- A USA Today’s 10 Best Choice as the “Best Plantation in the Charleston Area!” Explore the rich history of the South Carolina...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$175
3 Hour Guided Photography Walk in Charleston

See Charleston differently—and come home with the photographs to prove it. Explore colorful streets, hidden alleyways, historic architecture, reflections, shadows, and changing Lowcountry light while …More

See Charleston differently—and come home with the photographs to prove it. Explore colorful streets, hidden alleyways, historic architecture, reflections, shadows, and changing Lowcountry light while...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
300 Years of War and Peacetime in Charleston: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter and more at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Uncover the city’s connection to the slave trade, the …More

Explore Charleston’s French Quarter and more at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Uncover the city’s connection to the slave trade, the...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. …More

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German....

1 hour
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Unique Scavenger Hunt in Charleston, SC by Operation City Quest

In this fun Charleston scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! …More

In this fun Charleston scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points!...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Single Speed Cruiser Rental for Downtown Charleston

Our most affordable rental, cruisers are perfect for relaxed riding around the downtown peninsula. These bikes are simple and easy to use, featuring a single …More

Our most affordable rental, cruisers are perfect for relaxed riding around the downtown peninsula. These bikes are simple and easy to use, featuring a single...

1 to 31 days Free Cancellation
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Holy City Paranormal Experience With Active Ghost Hunting

This is a unique opportunity to explore and ghost hunt in a historic church before renovations and restorations begin. This old temple from the mid …More

This is a unique opportunity to explore and ghost hunt in a historic church before renovations and restorations begin. This old temple from the mid...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston

Embark on a guided, eco-based kayaking adventure through the saltwater estuaries of Folly Creek, navigating a network of tidal creeks that wind around uninhabited hammock …More

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Embark on a guided, eco-based kayaking adventure through the saltwater estuaries of Folly Creek, navigating a network of tidal creeks that wind around uninhabited hammock...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$54
Private Morning Excursions on Yacht Kismet up to 20 passengers

Everyone loves the Kismet for its style, comfort and ability to hold large groups of 20 passengers, we also include rafts and water hammocks at …More

Everyone loves the Kismet for its style, comfort and ability to hold large groups of 20 passengers, we also include rafts and water hammocks at...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,549
3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark …More

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$599
Private Sunset Harbor Tour 20 passenger party Yacht Kismet

Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage as we cruise the Charleston harbor, take in a history tour or enjoy a swim or do it all! …More

Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage as we cruise the Charleston harbor, take in a history tour or enjoy a swim or do it all!...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,549
Private Sunset BYOB Boat Ride on Southern Charm

Enjoy two hours cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth …More

Enjoy two hours cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$625
Charleston Dolphin Tour - Private up to 10

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests …More

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests...

2 hours
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$495
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