Discover the best things to do in Charleston
A curated collection of the city’s top-rated tours, iconic attractions, and unmissable things to do.
Top experiences in Charleston
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Must do things in Charleston

1Charleston Horse Carriage Tours
Charleston horse carriage tours operate from the City Market through the French Quarter and antebellum residential streets, with narration covering Colonial and Civil War history. Find shared carriage tour tickets, private booking options, and combo walking tour formats here.
2Charleston Walking Tours
Charleston walking tours cover the French Quarter's antebellum architecture, the haunted Battery, and Rainbow Row, with specialist ghost and food tour routes also available. Find historical walking tours, ghost tours, and culinary walk options here.
3Charleston Trolley Tours
Charleston trolley tours cover the historic French Quarter, antebellum mansions, and waterfront districts with narration on the city's colonial and Civil War history. Find hop-on hop-off passes, fixed-route narrated tours, and combo options here.
4Fort Sumter Tours
Fort Sumter National Monument is accessible only by boat from Liberty Square in Charleston or Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant, with a National Park Service ranger programme on the island. Find ferry and guided tour combo tickets and departure point options here.Nearby cities to explore




















