7-Day Charleston Itinerary

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.

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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

1. Morning

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

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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.

   

   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

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   1h 30m · 4.3★ · 104 reviews

   Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $43 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 5.0★ · 58 reviews

   Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests

   • 5.0★ · 58 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $52 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h to 11h · 4.8★ · 989 reviews

   Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $17 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   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

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Midday

   A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

   No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

Slow afternoon, water at golden hour, a small dinner after.

1. Midday

   A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

   No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.

1. Morning

   No plans. Lean on hidden-gem options if you want.

   

   1h 25m to 1h 30m · 4.9★ · 1.5k reviews

   Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $39 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h 30m · 4.6★ · 449 reviews

   Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

   • 4.6★ · 449 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $49 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

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

   

   2h · 4.8★ · 1.1k reviews

   Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

   • Top-rated · 4.8★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $65 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   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
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   48h

   Charleston's Ultimate 3 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $17 a personReserve on Viator