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Things to do in Charleston Harbor

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Pedal through Charleston's history

We start at a local bike shop in case you need to rent a bike, then ride through Uptown, uncovering stories from the Colonial period to the Civil Rights Era.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Drink less, live more at Sèchey on King Street

Experience a variety of non-alc beverages in our modern bottle shop. Create cocktails, sample Sèchey's award winning wine, and explore the beverage category that's taking the industry by storm.

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Jog the Cooper River Bridge with a famous runner

Scenic tour of Charleston with harbor vistas and a ship from World War II on a 3-mile run across the river.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Explore local craft beer scene with a local brewer

Tour Charleston’s historic brewing district with a local brewer! Visit 2 breweries and a bottle shop, enjoy local beer stories, and snack on charcuterie—perfect for all beer lovers!

5 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Taste Lowcountry flavors at a boozy brunch

Discover a local food writer’s favorite brunch spots in the heart of Charleston’s historic district. Enjoy signature dishes like she-crab soup paired with brunch cocktails or mocktails.

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Dye textiles with Indigo alongside a local artist

Dip, fold, and indigo dye a cotton pillowcase using the block resist shibori technique.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Harvest fresh oysters at an underwater farm

Ride a boat through tidal creeks to shuck and taste oysters with the farm's owner.

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Wake and bake with Southern artisans

Get a tutorial on making classic biscuits and create your own by hand.

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Small Groups, Small Alleys & Interesting History

Walk the oldest blocks and most hidden alleyways of Charleston with a licensed historian.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1647 reviews

Charleston's Premium History Tour

Have fun exploring Charleston's history with an actual historian who taught at USC and holds a PhD...

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 590 reviews

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour Ghost and Bar Experience

Discover historically based ghost stories and haunted sites over a drink or two with a local historian.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviews

Charleston: Sip History Cocktail Class with Drinks

Join a 2-hour interactive cocktail class in Charleston. Learn to make 3 cocktails, enjoy a performative history lesson, and discover local drink history in a speakeasy setting plus make a drink!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 542 reviews

History and Hops: French Quarter Bar and History

Enjoy local brews and cocktails while exploring Charleston’s rich drinking history.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 757 reviews

Charleston's Haunted History

Stroll haunted streets where pirates roamed and ghostly legends still echo in Charleston.

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Uncover Charleston's Ghostly Past

Take a spooky adventure through the city's haunted side—and learn how to see spirits.

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Charleston's Spookiest Ghost Tour

We have 10 original Ghost Stories on every tour, and we use equipment to detect Ghosts.

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Nennella Sailing on Charleston Harbor

Step onto a classic 1964 Pearson Vanguard and explore Charleston Harbor! NOTE: THIS IS A THREE-HOUR EXCURSION (despite what Airbnb might have listed elsewhere on this page).

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Explore Charleston's History

Walk Charleston’s oldest neighborhood , discover pirates and patriots who shaped the city.