United States · 3-day plan

3-Day Charleston Itinerary

Pastel rowhouses, harbor sunsets, low-country kitchens, antebellum gardens. A 3-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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12 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Charleston, United States

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

    2h · 4.9★ · 6.8k reviews

    Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $30 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

    2h 30m · 4.9★ · 1.6k reviews

    Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $39 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

    1h 30m · 4.6★ · 2.9k reviews

    Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

    • 4.6★ · 2897 reviews
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $35 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

    40 min · 4.7★ · 4.1k reviews

    Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $50 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through Charleston, United States

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

    1h · 4.8★ · 3.7k reviews

    Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $50 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

    1h · 4.8★ · 11k reviews

    Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $50 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

    2h · 4.9★ · 2.6k reviews

    Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $34 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Downtown Charleston Food Tour

    2h 30m · 4.7★ · 1.4k reviews

    Downtown Charleston Food Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $110 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

    1h 30m · 4.4★ · 3.2k reviews

    Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $45 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

    2h · 4.8★ · 1.1k reviews

    Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $65 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise Scenic Views and Dolphin Spotting

    1h 30m · 5.0★ · 12 reviews

    Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise Scenic Views and Dolphin Spotting

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Likely to sell out
    From $58 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

    2h 15m · 4.6★ · 3.8k reviews

    Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

    • 4.6★ · 3772 reviews
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $43 a personReserve on Viator

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