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Charleston with Kids: Family-Friendly Tours & Activities

Pastel rowhouses, harbor sunsets, low-country kitchens, antebellum gardens. Kid-safe, age-appropriate experiences in Charleston — zoos, aquariums, hands-on museums, kid-friendly walking tours, cooking classes. Bookable through Viator, most with free cancellation.

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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
Rainbow Row
2h

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Every corner of Charleston hides a world of history.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $30 a person
1h

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 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
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
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
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
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
Charleston
2h

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
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 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
Have fun and explore your own pace!
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
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
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 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
Historic Charleston Tour
1h 30m

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $31 a person
1h 30m

Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

Come walk with us on The Ghosts of Charleston walking tour, leaving nightly from Buxton Books, Charleston’s independent bookstore located at 160 King Street.

  • 4.6★ · 2897 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $35 a person
2h 30m

Book Charleston's Most Educational History Tour!

Discover Charleston through the eyes of a real historian with three college degrees, including a PhD.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $45 a person
2h

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
The best way to learn about Charleston and the American Revolution!
2h

Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $10 a person
Our partner bars have 7-8 local beers and at least 1 local liquor option!
2h

Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

Come Live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Historian Adam!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
2h

Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston’s historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned Lowcountry culinary expert in our charming 19th-century...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
1h 30m

Afternoon Charleston Harbor Boat Cruise: Family Friendly Scenic

Get Off the beaten path and onto the water!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $52 a person

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