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Shore excursions · United States
Shore excursions
in Charleston
16 shore excursions in Charleston from $43, most 1.5 to 3.5 hours, rated 4.8 on average by cruisers who reviewed them.
Prices checked Nov 1. Ratings from Viator reviews. We may earn a commission when you book through our partners.
Hand-picked tours, activities and adventures for your stop in Charleston. Look for Worry-Free tours: the operator guarantees you're back before the ship sails.
- Excursions
- 16
- From
- $43
- Average rating
- 4.8 ★
- 7 reviewed tours
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01 · MOST POPULAR
Most popular in Charleston
Private
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
4.3(109)1 h 30 min
Viator
From$43
Private
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
4.9(57)6 h 30 min
Viator
From$145
Worry-Free
Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations
4.8(49)3 h
Viator
From$175
Private
Private
Private
At a glance
Charleston excursions at a glance
- 63% of the excursions with a listed length last under 3 hours.
- Half cost $85 or less, and prices run from $43 to $201.
- 8 of the 16 are private tours, and 3 run as small groups.
- 2 are Worry-Free: the operator guarantees you're back before the ship sails.
- The most reviewed is Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours, with 376 reviews from cruisers.
About the Charleston cruise port
The Charleston, South Carolina cruise port is located in the heart of the historic downtown district. It is situated on the Cooper River, just a few blocks from the city's main attractions, including the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston City Market, and the Battery.
Charleston, South Carolina, offers docking at Charleston Port. Travelers explore Historic District and Rainbow Row. Excursions visit Boone Hall Plantation. Local markets sell shrimp and grits. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours.
02 · SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing in Charleston
Charleston Ghosts and Gravestones
Climb aboard for a spooky "fright-seeing" trolley ride through Charleston's historic streets, with a costumed Ghost Host sharing chilling…
1.5 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$53per guest
Private
Private Charleston Historic Carriage Ride
Experience beautiful Charleston in a private carriage. Your elegant vis-a-vis carriage will allow your small group the wonderful…
1.25 hours
Shore Excursions Group
Price shown on partner site
Check availabilityCharleston Historic Carriage Ride Post Cruise
Don't miss the chance to take part in an iconic and splendid introduction to Charleston's historic downtown district by horse-drawn…
1.25 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$74per guest
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride
Don't miss the chance to take part in an iconic and splendid introduction to Charleston's historic downtown district by horse-drawn…
1.25 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$79per guest
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride Pre Cruise
Don't miss the chance to take part in an iconic and splendid introduction to Charleston's historic downtown district by horse-drawn…
1.25 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$74per guest
Best of Charleston Sightseeing Tour
Discover the charm and history of Charleston on a guided sightseeing tour through its most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Travel in…
1.67 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$53per guest
03 · HISTORY & CULTURE
History & culture in Charleston
Private
Private
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
4.9(57)6 h 30 min
Viator
From$145
Private
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04 · EVERYTHING IN CHARLESTON
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Worry-FreeWorry-Free · back to ship guaranteedPrivate
Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours
4.9(376)2 hViator
From$201
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$201
PrivateSmall group
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
4.9(57)6 h 30 minViator
From$145
From
$145
PrivateSmall group
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island
4.9(45)4 hViator
From$85
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$85
From$175
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$175
Charleston Ghosts and Gravestones
1.5 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$53
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$53per guest
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Charleston Harbor Sunset Tour
1 h 30 minViator
From$58
From
$58per guest
Hidden Food Treasures of Charleston
3.5 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$134
From
$134per guest
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride Post Cruise
1.25 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$74
From
$74per guest
Charleston Restaurant Week
4 hViator
From$187
From
$187per guest
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride
1.25 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$79
From
$79per guest
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride Pre Cruise
1.25 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$74
From
$74per guest
Best of Charleston Sightseeing Tour
1.67 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$53
From
$53per guest
Worry-FreeWorry-Free · back to ship guaranteedPrivate
Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations
4.8(49)3 hViator
From$175
From
$175
From$43
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$43