Charleston City Tourist Attractions

Charleston City in South Carolina is a unique place to visit. Whenever you look around the area, it gives that combination of vintage and contemporary vibe that local and foreign visitors would love to discover.

There are a lot of jam-packed activities to try and top tourist sights to visit in Charleston.

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Here are some activities and attractions we would like you to try.

The Fort Sumter Entry Ticket and Ferry Ride

Enjoy sailing aboard a Ferry. There are two convenient ferry departure areas, Liberty Square in downtown Charleston and Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant.

See Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston's stately Rainbow Row, and Battery homes while riding a ferry.

If you depart from Mount Pleasant, you will pass the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier and enjoy the view up close.

Fort Sumter Park is located prominently at the Charleston Harbor.

In this package tour, you can explore the grounds of Fort Sumter. Stand on the feet where America's deadliest war began.

Experience the battle of the American Civil War and explore its origins guided by a National Park Ranger.

This one-hour visit to Fort Sumter Park will give you ample time to explore the area and browse Museum Store souvenirs.

Learn about the past events leading to the war from knowledgeable National Park Rangers. They will relay stories of courageous heroes in action from the Civil War's first battle.

Then enjoy the beautiful views of the city as you ride the ferry back to Charleston.

Charleston Harbor: Luxury Dinner Cruise

Experience an actual Charleston Harbor dining aboard the Spirit of Carolina. Enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner from local seasonal ingredients.

As you delve into a delicious plated dinner, cruise through the beautiful Charleston Harbor.

Enjoy the scenic views from the large enclosed air-conditioned dining decks or the open-air observation area.

Listen to the songs and instrumental music throughout the cruise. A full-service bar is also available.

Charleston Harbor: Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Feed your eyes with the fantastic sights of Charleston Harbor on a 1.5-hour boat tour with live narration from an expert local guide.

Pick up some remarkable insight from the fascinating history of Charleston while you glide through the waves of the harbor.

The City of Charleston licenses your knowledgeable and entertaining guides to share historical facts.

Bring your camera and capture the famous American landmarks surrounding the area.

This package tour departs from Patriots Point and Aquarium Wharf daily.

Middleton Place: Round-Trip Transfer from Charleston

Middleton Place is among the most famous plantations in the city of Charleston.

Discover the history of this place through private round-trip transportation from Charleston aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned spacious vehicle.

Do not forget to provide your hotel information and save your voucher on your smartphone. You will receive your driver's contact information 48 hours before the pickup schedule and communication on your exact pickup location point.

Sit back, and relax on this comfortable journey to Middleton Place.

It is recommended for tourists to book this tour of the plantation a day in advance to ensure ground servicing reservation.

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Enjoy cruising through the Charleston Harbor on an old-fashioned 1920s-Bay-Steamer-replica yacht. Listen to the live narration from the captain and buy delectable treats from a fully-stocked drink and snack bar aboard.

Relax in the enclosed observatory or on the partially-covered upper deck. You will pass by 75 landmarks and points of interest on this 20-mile journey.

Pass by remnants of the Civil and Revolutionary wars and look for local wildlife like dolphins and pelicans splashing nearby. Choose between indoor or outdoor seating.

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

This 60-minute carriage tour covers over 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of historic downtown Charleston. It is the best way to see the "Holy City" and learn about its rich and vast history.

The tour begins at our stables, just one block from the city market, where many of our horses live. Restrooms and water are available, and a loading ramp to quickly board one of the custom-built carriages.

Departing from the barn, you will continue to the city gate in the Old City Market. Historic Downtown Charleston is split up into several areas that each tour is directed to travel. These areas highlight Charleston Harbor, Rainbow Row, 4 Corners of Law, King Street, White Point Gardens, and the Charleston Battery.

A licensed tour guide will narrate the entire tour with informative and entertaining commentary. At the end of the time, you will arrive back at the stables, where you will get off the carriage using the unloading dock.

Charleston: Magnolia Plantation Tour and Transport

Visit the Historical Gardens, Petting Zoo, and The Conservatory.

Begin your half-day package tour by boarding a climate-controlled coach in Charleston. Meet your professional tour guide and ride to Magnolia Plantation, dating from 1676 to the British colony's time.

Step into one of America's first tourist attractions and public gardens, which have been open to the public since 1870.

Experience history on a 45-minute narrated tram ride through the Audobon Swamp Gardens and visit essential locations like Drayton Home (not Drayton Hall), Orientation Theater, and the Old African American Cabin.

Charleston: Supernatural 90 minutes Ghost Tour

In this guided tour, you will hear tales of a bookstore phantom notorious for rearranging books in perfect vertical stacks and a gruesome 19th-century amputation in a medical student's apartment. Warning, this tour is not for weaklings or the faint-hearted.

Based on historical events and specific details that are often lost in our general notion of ghosts, each haunting encounter will send chills down your spine.

Charleston: Small Group Food Tour- Savor the Flavors

Taste some of Charleston's native flavors on this comprehensive food tour. Visit various local food hubs, culinary landmarks, eateries, and bakeries.

Gain a unique perspective about the area and its food culture from your local guides, each with outstanding culinary credentials.

Savor and taste small food samples at each location that will equal a large meal.

Typical tastings include Stone ground grits, Charleston benne wafers, Locally-made gourmet chocolates, Southern pralines, Sweet tea, Collard greens, and Lowcountry barbeque.

Charleston: Historical Walking Tour

Come and enjoy this exciting walking tour of the only English-walled city in North America, known once as the leading seaport of the thirteen colonies and later the United States.

Two-hour walking tour, you will learn about Charleston's intriguing and exciting history from veteran guide Al Ray. See pre-and-post colonial homes, storefronts, churches, and public buildings. At the same time, Ray recounts the rich tales and legends of Charleston's proud and turbulent past.

Learn the meanings of the ancient symbols on the tombstones, the city's history of rapid growth and rampant piracy, and the rise of the rice planters.

Listen to your expert guide describing the numerous disasters, such as seven major fires, hurricanes, epidemics, significant earthquakes, sieges, and bombardments.