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Best Family Activities in Charleston

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Family-friendly activities in Charleston

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $30 a person

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Embark on a captivating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Charleston's historic downtown district.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $50 a person

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Travel by horse-drawn carriage along the picturesque streets of Charleston and take in the history of this South Carolina city.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $50 a person

1h 30m

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

During this live narrated, scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour you will experience Charleston Harbor on the unique Carolina Belle tour vessel.

Bestseller
Free cancellation

From $45 a person

1h 30m

Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises

Experience the Charleston area’s only “On the Water” Pirate Adventure designed just for kids!

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $43 a person

Cobblestone street historic downtown Charleston

1h 30m

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

All tours conducted by local tour guide with 30 years experience.

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $43 a person

1h 40m

Old Town Trolley Charleston Sightseeing Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Charleston aboard a custom-built minibus in air-conditioned comfort.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $40 a person

2h 30m

Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Your pirate guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $39 a person

1h 30m

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise Scenic Views and Dolphin Spotting

Experience the beauty of Charleston Harbor during a sunset cruise!

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $58 a person

1h to 11h

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Not your typical Water Taxi.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Instant confirmation

From $17 a person

1h 30m

Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

Charleston, see it all on a city tour and explore the best of the city!

4.5★ · 1072 reviews
Free cancellation

From $43 a person

1h 30m

Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

Strongly recommended for guests age 10+, The Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt will take you back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy along the Carolina Coastline.

4.8★ · 54 reviews
Free cancellation

From $10 a person

Charleston History Tour - Small Groups Only - History & Alleyways

Most Tours in Charleston will take out 20 people on a tour.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $28 a person

40 min

Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

On this twilight tour, discover where spirits are reported to linger in downtown Charleston.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $50 a person

2h 15m

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Visit historic Fort Sumter with the only operator in Charleston providing Admission to Fort Sumer National Monument and Round-Trip Ferry Transportation from Liberty Square or...