The best family-friendly activities in Charleston for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off

On this tour, the boat ride through Folly Beach's most pristine marshlands is a must do and an adventure in itself. Along the way, your …More

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On this tour, the boat ride through Folly Beach's most pristine marshlands is a must do and an adventure in itself. Along the way, your...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

Join us aboard the Charleston Princess for a fantastic evening cruise. We have partnered with a variety of local and regional musicians for a fantastic …More

Join us aboard the Charleston Princess for a fantastic evening cruise. We have partnered with a variety of local and regional musicians for a fantastic...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Evening Cruise Around Remote Tidal Salt Marsh

Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry during golden hour as the sun sets over the tidal salt marsh. Your evening ecotour boat trip takes you …More

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Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry during golden hour as the sun sets over the tidal salt marsh. Your evening ecotour boat trip takes you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Morning Marsh Magic Wildlife Boat Tour

Explore the hidden beauty of the Charleston Lowcountry as the sun rises over the tidal salt marsh. Your morning ecotour boat charter takes you away …More

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Explore the hidden beauty of the Charleston Lowcountry as the sun rises over the tidal salt marsh. Your morning ecotour boat charter takes you away...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Indians Negroes Gullah Black History Hebrew Slave Trade Tour

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a …More

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Magnolia Plantation Day Tour with Transportation

Explore the enchanting Magnolia Plantation, a gem in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour takes you to the historic estate, where you’ll enjoy a …More

Explore the enchanting Magnolia Plantation, a gem in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour takes you to the historic estate, where you’ll enjoy a...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Biscuits & More

Discover the sweet side of Charleston with a tour that celebrates the city’s most irresistible, international treats. From pillowy beignets and flaky baklava to crunchy …More

Discover the sweet side of Charleston with a tour that celebrates the city’s most irresistible, international treats. From pillowy beignets and flaky baklava to crunchy...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Charleston Walking Tours with Ann

"Private" Charleston Walking Tour with a certified/licensed guide who grew up in Charleston and will relate personal experiences as well as the city's history. This …More

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"Private" Charleston Walking Tour with a certified/licensed guide who grew up in Charleston and will relate personal experiences as well as the city's history. This...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Be transported to this historic site with an experienced …More

Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Be transported to this historic site with an experienced...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or …More

There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

Whether you join our classic itinerary or select our Brunch option, you are in for an unforgettable culinary journey through 300 years of history! Our …More

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Whether you join our classic itinerary or select our Brunch option, you are in for an unforgettable culinary journey through 300 years of history! Our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Charleston Brunch Food Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More

Discover southern hospitality on our Charleston Brunch Food Tour in the vibrant Upper King Street district! Starting near the historic William Aiken House, we kick …More

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Discover southern hospitality on our Charleston Brunch Food Tour in the vibrant Upper King Street district! Starting near the historic William Aiken House, we kick...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Enjoy this 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation and see the plantation has stood the test of time dating back to 1676. One of America's most important historical sights, …More

Enjoy this 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation and see the plantation has stood the test of time dating back to 1676. One of America's most important historical sights,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$96
Charleston's Tastes Through Time -Authentic Cuisine, True History

This fun, fascinating, unique, four course foodie tour blends the perfect pairing of culinary delights with the captivating history of Charleston's cultural blend and the …More

This fun, fascinating, unique, four course foodie tour blends the perfect pairing of culinary delights with the captivating history of Charleston's cultural blend and the...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Private Walking Tour of Historic Charleston

Who better to guide you through the heart of Charleston than a native Charlestonian? Discover Charleston's heart and soul as you walk through the picturesque …More

Who better to guide you through the heart of Charleston than a native Charlestonian? Discover Charleston's heart and soul as you walk through the picturesque...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
7 Speed 48v E-bike Rental

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the …More

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the...

1 to 31 days Free Cancellation
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$100
Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford …More

Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$109
Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat …More

Looking for a stress-free way to see Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team on their 2 hour citywide private driving tour. Beat...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
Lowcountry History Strolls

This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and …More

This historic immersion tour promises to make your stay richer and culturally more enjoyable as you take an insider’s look at the people, places and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Charleston

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$123
Magnolia Plantation Tour with transportation PLUS City Bus Tour

Enjoy a full day of touring with this plantation and see it all bus tour combo! Start your day with a 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation …More

Enjoy a full day of touring with this plantation and see it all bus tour combo! Start your day with a 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
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