Best 161 things to do in Charleston, SC

Paddle with a local group, then hang out after

Cruise Charleston Harbor at sunset with BYOB, music, and landmark views

Cruise Charleston Harbor in 1.5 hours with a smaller group and onboard bathroom

Cruise Charleston Harbor on a shared BYOB party boat (18+)

Discover Charleston’s Gullah language, culture, and history with a native guide

Walk Charleston’s historic streets on a private guided history tour

See the Angel Oak Tree and Charleston landmarks in 4 hours

Tour Middleton Place gardens, museum, and Stableyards from downtown Charleston

Tour Magnolia Plantation gardens and the Magnolia House with downtown pick-up

Access house tours, Gullah presentations, wagon ride, and gardens in one visit

Fish Charleston’s inshore waters on a 4-hour charter for up to 6 anglers

Fish offshore reefs on a 4-hour private charter with tackle and licenses included

Cruise tidal creeks to a working oyster farm with fresh tasting

Paddle tidal creeks and marsh islands with a local guide

Cruise to Morris Island and hike for fossils with a naturalist

Paddle Folly’s marsh creeks on a moderate 3-hour guided tour

Cruise Folly’s creeks to spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and learn about strand feeding

Cruise Folly Creek to Morris Island Lighthouse and explore the beach

Private boat tour past Charleston’s iconic landmarks

Cruise by boat to spot dolphins and Charleston shoreline sights

Sail into the Folly River marsh at sunset on a private catamaran

Book a 3-hour private group sail for 7–12 people

Learn surfing basics and ocean safety in a 90-minute lesson

Learn to surf in a small group with focused coaching on Isle of Palms