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Book NowClimb to 35 feet in the air on 72 dangling obstacles at Charleston's award-winning high-climbing adventure park. Located just minutes from downtown Charleston, this is an exciting outdoor excursion for people of all ages and abilities.
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Book NowDiscover the intriguing history of Shem Creek's inhabitants, who date all the way back to the earliest European settlers. A shrimp processing facility, a historic seafood market, and the creek's natural beauty are all worth a visit.
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Book NowTour Shem Creek's greatest bars and restaurants with an experienced guide. At each visit, you'll get a generous amount of Shem Creek history, as well as tasty food and drink choices.
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Book NowLearn the fundamentals of stand-up paddling (SUP) on the Folly River's flat, quiet water. Observe bottlenose dolphins and a variety of shorebirds as you glide across the water.
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Book NowVisit the lovely French Quarter in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown. Enjoy a unique tour that combines ghost stories with pauses for alcoholic beverages. You'll get a taste of both worlds as you visit a number of bars while learning about the local legends of ghosts.
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Book NowTake a private carriage tour with a knowledgeable guide around the historic center of Charlestown.
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Book NowOn this bar and history tour of Historic Downton Charleston, you'll drink your way around the area's bars. The French Quarter and some of the neighborhood's most beloved drinking establishments will be shown to you as you explore this historic neighborhood.
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Book NowThe history of Charleston's 350-year-old African community may be learned through visits to a number of historical places.
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Book NowOn a Charleston ghost tour, you'll learn about the paranormal activities of demonic spirits that prowl the city. Chalmers Street, the Old Exchange, and the Provost Dungeon are great places to hear about real-life crimes.
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Book NowThis walking tour of Charleston's streets will turn you into a ghost hunter. When visiting spooky historical sites, bring paranormal equipment like a thermal imaging camera and a spirit box.
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Book NowTour Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on a guided e-bike tour. You'll pass through gorgeous neighborhoods and major tourist destinations on your way along the Charleston Harbor.
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Book NowIn America's oldest French Quarter, you can learn all about Charleston's legendary walled city. A Charleston professional tour guide will lead you on a two-hour tour of the city's historic area, national attractions, and the city's magnificent waterfront.
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Book NowOn a private speedboat tour of Charleston Bay, you can have the time of your life. Listen to your tour guide's commentary while you take the helm of your own personal speedboat.
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Book NowTake a nighttime stroll through some of Charleston's most eerie and beautiful Victorian burial grounds. Find out about the cemetery's fascinating history and the numerous myths and legends that still surround it.
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Book NowDiscover Charleston, the lone English-walled city in North America. Learn about the city's interesting, turbulent history and its unique role in the history of the United States while strolling around cobblestone streets with a professional guide.
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Book NowLearn about Charleston's unique past by taking a guided walk through the city's Prohibition-era history. With four drinks included, you'll visit some of the city's best bars and hear some of the weirdest stories you'll ever hear.
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Book NowTour the historic district of Charleston on a horse-drawn carriage for one hour. Take a look at some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, including cathedrals, homes, and gardens.
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Book NowLearn about Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on a half-day guided tour. Transportation to and from Charleston, South Carolina, where you may take a house and garden tour, is provided in climate-controlled comfort.
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Book NowIn a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, view the city's most well-known landmarks and take advantage of the chance to get out and explore on your own. Explore one of the oldest functioning plantations in the United States.
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Book NowVisit the USS Yorktown with the assistance of a knowledgeable tour guide. Learn about a ship that was once home to 3,000 people and its terrible tales.
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Book NowSummer tourists seeking relief from the heat or travelers with restricted mobility can take a cool Charleston Sightseeing Tour on board an air-conditioned sightseeing bus. The "Holy City" sites of Rainbow Row, the Battery, White Point Gardens, Nathaniel Russell House, and St. Michael's Church may be seen from broad windows while your guide tells stories from Charleston's rich history.
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Book NowTake a trip back in time with a carriage tour of Charleston. More than 2.5 miles (30 blocks) of historic mansions, churches, and gardens will be passed by on your horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston. With Belgian and Percheron draft horses, you'll learn about the history of this "Holy City" and how it was important to the American Civil War.
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Book NowThere are four restaurants that will be featured on the 2.5-hour Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour. You'll get a taste of the city's rich history as you eat your way through the specialties of family-run restaurants. On a culinary tour, you'll get an inside look at the cuisine of the Lowcountry. original tour of the French Quarter and City Market focusing on regional flavors
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Book NowYou may take a horse-drawn carriage trip around the historic core of Charleston. Listen to tales of Charleston's history, architecture, and culture as you stroll down cobblestone streets adorned with antebellum homes, lush gardens, and iconic churches.
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Book NowThis guided sightseeing trip takes you back in time to Charleston, South Carolina, one of America's most historic cities. The Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic structure; the White Point Garden, in the center of Charleston's historic area, with a beautiful perspective of Fort Sumter; and a slew of other attractions await you. A visit to the famed Joseph Manigault House, one of Charleston's most stunning antebellum structures, is available as an upgrade option.
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Book NowOn this walking tour of Charleston's food scene, you'll sample some of the city's best dishes. You'll learn about the cuisine of the Lowcountry area as you visit this ancient city and eat native culinary products like stone-ground grits, pralines, collard greens, and South Carolina barbecue on this guided tour. For a more intimate experience, the tour is restricted to 12 participants.
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Book NowIt's a great way to experience the excitement of a Charleston ghost tour without having to walk. As your guide tells ghost stories about Charleston's history, a horse and carriage pulls you around winding side streets and cobblestone passageways. While exploring Holy City, be sure to take a detour into Mills House, The Circle of Graves, and The Provost Dungeon.
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Book NowTourists are enthralled by the Holy City's historical heritage, laid-back atmosphere, and breathtaking sights. In a climate-controlled minibus with a maximum capacity of 15 people, this 90-minute guided tour allows you to experience the best of the peninsula in style. The Battery, the Citadel, the Old City Market, and Hampton Park, as well as distant vistas of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse, are all highlights of this guided tour of Charleston. The Charleston Powder Museum is also included in the tour ticket.
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Book NowOn this private tour of Charleston, see the city from the back of a horse-drawn carriage. You'll get one-on-one attention from your guide as you ride around the old walled city.
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Book NowExplore Charleston's French Quarter and learn about its history. Do as you choose, on your own timetable, under the conditions that suit you. A virtual tour guide is like a real-life tour guide, except it's on your phone, so it's more handy and a better storyteller than the actual thing.
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Book NowA walking tour of Charleston in the morning or afternoon is a wonderful way to get a feel for the city's charm. Explore the city's historic district on foot with a knowledgeable and amusing guide, past antebellum homes and gardens, old churches and graveyards, and well-known landmarks like Fort Sumter and Rainbow Row. While on this tour, you'll get a taste of the city's colorful past and vibrant present.
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Book NowTake a horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston and learn about more than 300 years of history in only one hour. Explore historic Charleston's various houses, churches, and gardens with a knowledgeable guide. The charming clip-clop sound will transport you through the streets of the "Holy City" as you learn about its rich history and its involvement in the American Civil War. There's plenty to see, including the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a National Historic Landmark.
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Book NowCharleston, South Carolina, is one of America's most historic cities and a must-see for history fans and shopaholics alike because of its beautiful drive. Visiting Charleston on a day trip from Myrtle Beach is an excellent opportunity to get a taste of the city. A visit to Boone Hall Plantation and a carriage ride through Charleston's historic district are both included in the tour package. Also included is a stop at the Old City Market.
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Book NowBecome acquainted with Charleston's little-known black history on a two-hour walking tour. The anecdotes and facts about the city's most renowned residents that your tour guide will share with you may surprise you.
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Book NowA carriage ride through the Commercial District and Waterfront Park in Southern style will show you the best of downtown Charleston. During the tour, you'll learn about the city's history, architecture, and people.
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Book NowTake a day excursion from Myrtle Beach to Charleston or Fort Sumter to get away from the beach throng. Explore Charleston's historic neighborhood in a horse-drawn carriage, browse at the city market, and take a boat tour around the harbor. After that, take a guided tour of Fort Sumter and Boone Hall Plantation in nearby Charleston.
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Book NowAvoid the glitz and glamor of the city's tourist traps in favor of a taste of the real Charleston. All of our trips include our delectable "Secret Dish," a dish that may have you singing a joyful tune as soon as you eat it! Your guide will help you find the best places to eat these Southern favorites.
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Book NowThis 1-hour horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston covers 300 years of history. A guided tour of historic Charleston's houses, churches, and gardens Enjoy the lovely clip-clop sound as you learn about the "Holy City" and its Civil War history. Visit one of America's most historic structures, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. It includes hotel pickup and dropoff. To reserve one carriage, pick quantity 1 at checkout. Each carriage fits 1–4 passengers.
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Book NowEverything from grits to fried green tomatoes is on the menu! We, the residents of Charleston, are tremendously proud of our city, its food, and its history. As a result, we're always excited to share our knowledge of the greatest southern cuisine and the rich history that surrounds it.
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are often all-inclusive group travel experiences guided by a local travel guide and following a predetermined schedule centered on a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Numerous sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets to major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food/wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Discover a treasure trove of hidden gems! There are guided tours that take you to locations and activities you never knew existed!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Book your guided excursions in advance from the comfort of your own home, then simply relax and enjoy your vacation when you’re abroad.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With such a vast number of guided tours available, there is sure to be one that fits your budget.
Save time, Get the most out of your trip.
It’s a waste of your vacation time to look for local guided tours while traveling
With a scheduled tour schedule, you know precisely what you’ll be doing every day, eliminating the possibility of any disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed with options and unsure about which guided tour to select? Determine which activities are most suited for you by checking out other user reviews
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
Joining guided tours is a great way to meet new friends from all over the world.
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are traveling to, there are almost any guide tours and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature trails, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive TV & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration tours, visit popular landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping tours, theaters and concert halls, come by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat rental.