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

Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn...
$37

Our Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour gives you an exclusive and entertaining opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after...
$41

Charleston, see it all on a city tour and explore the best of the city! This relaxing and informative 90-minute city bus tour is the best...
$40

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,...
$96

Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston SC as you experience historic Charleston Harbor aboard our classic 84-foot Tall...
$56

Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston from underneath the awning of a horse drawn carriage. Listen to the rich stories told by your...
$45

The Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Walking tour is the only dungeon walking tour that has access to Provost Dungeon. Our experienced and fully licensed tour...
$41

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...
$82

Step into the shadows of Charleston’s past on The Ghosts of Liberty Tour—an unforgettable walking adventure that brings history and hauntings to life! Perfect for...
$30

Do you believe there may be ghosts in Charleston, SC? Does the thought of actually encountering a ghost send a shiver down your spine? Well,...
$45

As the sun sets on Charleston, the city's history takes a darker turn. Board your carriage at the historic Big Red Barn for an evening...
$50

Discover the shoreline landmarks of the oldest and largest city in South Carolina on this cruise of the Charleston Harbor. Pass important Civil War sites including...
$50

On this historical Charleston tour, journey back in time as your guide reveals the beauty and charm of one of America's most historic cities. Learn...
$48

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest...
$35

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...
$75

All tours conducted by local tour guide with 30 years experience. On all our tours you will see The Battery, Rainbow Row, The City Market,...
$43

Join Charleston Terrors for an adventure where the charming streets of Charleston take on a sinister edge. As you walk the cobblestone paths, you'll uncover...
$26

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...
$109

Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour
Charleston's past is alive and vibrant, waiting to be discovered around every corner. Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365 on this smartphone guided (app/gps)...
$10

Join Adventure Sightseeing, the only locally owned bus tour company for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park Holiday Festival of Lights! There...
$38

Ghost Tour Charleston
This tour does not enter any private buildings or graveyards. The Holy City’s past is as intriguing as it is tragic. Fires, wars, witches, murder...
$19

