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Charleston Budget Per Day: How Much Does a Trip Cost?

Pastel rowhouses, harbor sunsets, low-country kitchens, antebellum gardens. What a day in Charleston costs — meals, transit, top attractions, and the bookable activities worth adding to the budget. Real-time prices from Viator so the numbers stay current.

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Budget-friendly experiences in Charleston

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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the Charleston harbor and surrounding waterways aboard our 45-foot USCG certified power catamaran as Charleston’s unique skyline...

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $65 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

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

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

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $30 a person

2h 30m

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

This Downtown Culinary Tour is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $110 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

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

2h 30m

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Join us for a 2.5-hour group boat cruise through the cherished tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $56 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

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

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

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

The Badass Broads of Charleston Walking Tour

Every badass history has a badass...HERSTORY.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $40 a person

Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour

You have found the best tour in Charleston!

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $29 a person

1h 30m

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St.

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation

From $56 a person

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

Tour where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed as you take a fascinating stroll with stories and traditions revealing Charleston’s rich history and colorful past.