Best 386 things to do in Charleston, SC

Paddle Shem Creek to Crab Bank Island on a guided 2-hour kayak tour

Reserve a kayak or paddleboard rental on Shem Creek

Paddle with a local group, then hang out after

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

Relax on a small-group harbor cruise with shade, local commentary, and dolphin-spotting opportunities

Bring your own drinks for a shared adults-only harbor party with music, dancing and onboard amenities

Celebrate on a private harbor cruise with your own music, coolers, and a floating water mat

Your private floating celebration with crew, music, and a swim stop on longer charters

Relive Charleston's 1718 pirate siege on a self-guided escape hunt

Cook a private Lowcountry feast at a shrimp industry facility

Explore Shem Creek's maritime history, ecology, and shrimping heritage

Sip, stroll, and uncover Charleston stories from its earliest days to Prohibition

Cruise Charleston Harbor through pirate, Revolutionary and Civil War history

Sip, snack, and swap ghost stories with a local Charlestonian

Solve a Revolutionary-era escape through historic Charleston

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

Trace Charleston’s layered past through historic streets and hidden alleys

Trace Charleston’s layered past through its Old and Historic District

Uncover the conflicts and ideas that drove Charleston toward independence

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

Explore Charleston landmarks beyond bus and carriage routes

Explore Charleston's waterfront, landmarks, gardens, and hidden courtyards with a local guide