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

The Best Way to Discover Charleston: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....
$3

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

Strongly recommended for guests age 10+, The Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt will take you back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy along the...
$10

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German....
$10

In this fun Charleston scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points!...
$10

Get 3 tours in Charleston and explore the city, at your own pace. All highly rated and popular. You'll get the Ghosts of Charleston, Charleston's...
$17

Not your typical Water Taxi. Best value in Charleston! includes dolphin sightings(frequent but not guaranteed). Most affordable and convenient harbor cruise + transportation to 4...
$17

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

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Southern...
$20

The trolley ride takes about 35-40 minutes and you'll get to see our many acres and acres of tea bushes. You'll learn more about tea...
$20

Our walk is a journey through time starting in the historic French Quarter where we stroll down enchanting alleyways and cobblestone streets. The architecture of...
$25

Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the...
$26

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

Step back in time to explore the parts of Charleston that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t...
$27

This 2-hour, walking tour explores Charleston's Historic District by visiting the streets of the French Quarter and the residential area "South of Broad". Hear the stories...
$28

Skip the traffic and parking hassle - hop the DI Ferry for a scenic 30-minute ride straight to Daniel Island's brand-new waterfront docks, just steps...
$28

The Junior Experience transforms Charleston’s history into an engaging nighttime adventure for families with children aged 5–11. This interactive walking tour invites kids to explore...
$28

You have found the best tour in Charleston! Our Small Group Tour takes 15 people max, allowing for questions and photo opps. This leisurely stroll...
$29

Charleston Footprints Walking Tour
Tour with us with confidence that you are touring with the best in the business. Our guides are licensed by the city and are Palmetto...
$29

This walking tour led by Captain Bryan is not your average "sit there and shut up" tour where the guide won't even remember you. Rather,...
$29

Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful...
$29

