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Palmetto Carriage Works offers horse-drawn carriage tours throughout Charleston's historic district. The company provides narrated journeys, ghost tours, private rides, and wedding transportation. Group tours depart every 30 minutes during daytime hours, with evening ghost tours running 5:30–9 PM year-round. Capacity ranges from 8 to 16 passengers depending on carriage type. The company reports over 30,000 five-star reviews.
Horse-drawn carriage toursGhost toursPrivate carriage rides
Charleston, SC4.9(24260)Closed nowWebsite
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Experience the heart, flavor, and mystery of Charleston on foot. Locally owned since 2001, Bulldog Tours offers award-winning walking tours led by passionate storytellers. Taste local cuisine, explore haunted jail cells, stroll historic gardens, and unlock hidden corners of the Holy City. Plus, every ticket you buy helps preserve Charleston’s historic landmarks. Join us for something unforgettable. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Charleston, SC4.8(22302)Closed nowWebsite
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Adventure Sightseeing offers guided bus tours throughout Charleston's historic district and surrounding areas. Tours include See It All Charleston City tour, Boone Hall Plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, and USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point. Professional guides share 350 years of Charleston history during air-conditioned tours lasting 1.5 to 4.5 hours. Combo tours are available, and tours are suitable for all ages.
Bus toursPlantation toursHarbor tours
Charleston, SC4.7(7252)Website
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Charleston Party Cat operates six party boats accommodating up to 45 guests for cruises throughout Charleston Harbor. Vessels include the Lux Cat (55 feet), Karaoke Grande, Karaoke Cat, and Cowgirl Beach Club, each equipped with Bluetooth sound systems, coolers, bathrooms, and beer pong tables. Shared charters and private rentals are available for bachelorette parties, corporate events, and custom celebrations. Boats are BYOB-friendly with a 2-hour minimum rental.
Party boat cruisesBachelorette eventsCorporate charters
Charleston, SC5.0(6129)Open nowWebsite
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures, located on Bowens Island 20 minutes from downtown, has offered guided eco-tours for 14 years. The company specializes in marsh kayaking, dolphin cruises, shark-tooth fossil hunts, oyster farm tours, and fishing charters, plus kayak and SUP rentals. The team combines professional guidance with environmental stewardship through interactive, educational nature tours designed to engage visitors with coastal ecosystem conservation.
Kayak toursEco toursBoat tours
Charleston, SC5.0(5484)Website
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Oceanfront Helicopters provides helicopter tours of Myrtle Beach from a location one block from the beach. Eight different tour options range from 30-minute introductory flights to extended experiences. The company has operated for over 20 years with a perfect safety record and positions itself as South Carolina's oldest and largest helicopter tour operator.
Helicopter toursBeach tours
Myrtle Beach, SC4.6(5225)Closed nowWebsite
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Cherry Grove Pier is a historic fishing pier in North Myrtle Beach offering public fishing access, rod and equipment rentals, and tackle supplies. The venue includes the Driftwood Restaurant serving casual American fare, seafood, and drinks. A tackle and gift shop rounds out the amenities. The pier hosts a variety of fishing tournaments.
Pier fishingRod rentalsTackle shop
North Myrtle Beach, SC4.5(3833)Open nowWebsite
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Barrier Island Ecotours operates from Isle of Palms Marina offering naturalist-guided eco-tours to Capers Island Heritage Preserve, dolphin watch tours, sunset cruises, and inshore fishing charters. The company provides kayak rentals and educational tours where bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and birds are common sightings.
Eco-toursDolphin cruisesBoat charters
Isle Of Palms, SC5.0(2596)Closed nowWebsite
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Sandlapper Water Tours is a locally owned and operated harbor tour company in Charleston, voted #1 Harbor Tour Company in Charleston, SC. The company offers nature tours, sunset cruises, ghost and pirate tours, custom boat charters, wedding events, and educational programs departing from the Charleston Maritime Center. The fleet includes The Palmetto, a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran USCG certified for 49 passengers with an on-board bar, covered deck, and restroom.
Nature toursSunset cruisesGhost and pirate tours
Charleston, SC4.9(1784)Closed nowWebsite
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Charleston Culinary Tours provides walking food tours and culinary experiences in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Tours include the Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour, Charleston Kitchen Experience (hands-on cooking), Farm-to-Table Experience, and Lowcountry Boil Experience. The company also offers private tours for corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and custom events. Tours are led by city-certified guides and combine history with local cuisine.
Food toursWalking toursHands-on cooking
Charleston, SC4.9(1672)Closed nowWebsite
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Charleston Sailing Adventures is a locally owned and operated business offering guided sailing charters on Charleston Harbor for over a decade. The company operates public sunset sails and private charters for daytime and sunset cruises aboard sailing vessels. Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center in historic downtown Charleston and provide views of local wildlife and historic landmarks.
Sunset Harbor SailPrivate daytime charterPrivate sunset sail
Charleston, SC5.0(1529)Closed nowWebsite
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Saltwater Cycle Party Boat Tours offers two boats for BYOB party experiences on Charleston's harbor. The Tiki Boat features bar seating and space for dancing; the Cycle Boat includes pedal seats for up to 16 passengers. Public tours run $50–55 per person; private charters start at $675–$775. All trips include a licensed captain, deckhand, coolers, ice, and water for 1.5-hour tours.
Party boat toursPrivate chartersBachelorette parties
Charleston, SC5.0(1397)Closed nowWebsite
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Walks of Charleston offers historic walking tours of Charleston with licensed tour guides who share stories dating back to the city's founding in 1670. Tours include stops at iconic locations such as Rainbow Row, the French Quarter, and the Battery. The company offers group tours and private tours, with a booking discount available online.
Historic Walking ToursPrivate ToursGroup Tours
Charleston, SC5.0(1135)Closed nowWebsite
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Learn how to surf at Kokopelli Surf Camp in North Myrtle Beach! Our surf lessons and surf camps guarantee to have you surfing waves in no time! Led by professional surf instructors with top-quality surfboards included! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our personalized instruction ensures the best surfing experience ever! But the excitement doesn't stop there! Explore the beauty of Cherry Grove on our Kayak Tours and SUP Paddleboard Tours! Glide through the serene salt marshes, spotting local wildlife like dolphins, birds, and turtles along the way. Our tours even include visits to Waities Island, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina! We also offer FREE Rental Delivery! Book online today!
North Myrtle Beach, SC5.0(1109)Closed nowWebsite
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Harbor Bar is a pedal-boat party cruise operator in Charleston offering public and private tours with up to 24 people for 1 hour 45 minutes. Tours include booze cruises, bachelorette and bachelor parties, sunset cruises, birthday celebrations, and team-building events. BYOB policy, onboard bar experience, Bluetooth stereo, party lighting, dolphin sightings, and sunset views are featured.
Booze cruisesBachelorette partiesSunset cruises
Charleston, SC5.0(1059)Open nowWebsite
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Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises is the authorized concessioner offering the only boat service that docks directly at Fort Sumter National Historical Park. The 2¼-hour tour includes approximately one hour at the fort, where visitors explore exhibits covering the start of the Civil War. Combination tours bundle Fort Sumter with other Charleston historic sites.
Fort Sumter toursBoat cruisesCombo tours
Charleston, SC4.5(1047)Closed nowWebsite
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Charleston Tour Company is a walking tour operator offering guided experiences through historic Charleston. The company provides history and architecture tours, pirates and ghosts tours, food tours featuring local cuisine, craft beer and cocktails tours, and bachelorette bar crawl experiences led by expert guides.
history tourarchitecture tourghost tour
Charleston, SC5.0(911)Closed nowWebsite
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Tour Charleston offers ghost and history tours based on published books by local historians and historians. The company specializes in tours of Charleston's haunted past and African American heritage, with options including The Ghosts of Charleston Tour and Lost Stories of Black Charleston. Tours range from 60 to 90 minutes and are available for individuals, families, school groups, and private parties.
Ghost toursHistory toursSchool group tours
Charleston, SC4.9(822)Closed nowWebsite
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Myrtle Beach Paddle Board & Kayak Adventures offers private guided kayak and paddleboard tours in the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, a 50,000-acre area home to over 400 wildlife species. Tours explore bottomland hardwood swamp suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours and covering approximately 3 miles. The company, an authorized U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service affiliate, provides full instruction, equipment sizing, and complimentary photographs.
Kayak toursPaddleboard toursKayak rentals
Myrtle Beach, SC5.0(789)Open nowWebsite
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Pirates of Charleston operates on-the-water pirate adventure cruises from Ripley Light Marina. The company offers children and family cruises including pirate school, birthday parties, and pirate adventure experiences, as well as private adult cruises for birthdays, celebrations, sunset tours, weddings, and corporate events. The operation is consistently rated in the top 4 tours and sightseeing activities in Charleston by TripAdvisor.
Children pirate cruisesFamily cruisesBirthday cruises
Charleston, SC5.0(753)Closed nowWebsite
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Crafted Travel offers guided tours and experiences throughout Charleston, featuring brewery tours, winery tours, food tours, harbor tours, sunset cruises, eco tours, and boat charters. Tours are themed around local favorites—including the Bourbon, Beer & BBQ experience and the Surf & Turf food tour—with door-to-door transportation provided for all guests.
Brewery toursWinery toursFood tours
Charleston, SC5.0(724)Closed nowWebsite
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Sundog Sailing offers private sailing and motorboat charters on historic Charleston Harbor. The women-owned and operated company features a 50-foot classic sailing yacht and customizable tour options ranging from three-hour sunset sails to full-day island excursions. Tours showcase historic Charleston landmarks including the Battery, Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter, and Sullivan's Island Lighthouse.
Sailing chartersMotorboat chartersSunset tours
Mount Pleasant, SC5.0(702)Website
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Lowcountry Walking Tours offers guided walking tours in Charleston led by native Charlestonians and lifelong educators. Tours include Charleston's Hidden Alleyways and Passages, the Downtown Charleston Walking Tour covering the Historic Downtown and French Quarter, and private tours for groups. The company specializes in sharing the city's rich history, mystery, romance, and southern charm through intimate, educational experiences.
Walking ToursHistoric ToursPrivate Tours
Charleston, SC5.0(670)Closed nowWebsite
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Carolina Polo & Carriage Co offers historic horse-drawn carriage tours in Charleston. Group tours accommodate up to 16 people for one hour, while private Vis-a-Vis tours seat up to 4 people. Private carriages are available for weddings and special occasions. Tours showcase Charleston's historic sites, beautiful homes, and landmarks.
group carriage toursprivate carriage tourswedding carriages
Charleston, SC4.7(708)Closed nowWebsite
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Tiki Tours of Charleston - Party Boat and Booze Cruises operates a 32-passenger vessel, The Friki Tiki, for sunset cruises, bachelorette and bachelor parties, corporate team outings, and special events on Charleston Harbor. The BYOB boat includes a sound system, bathroom, coolers with ice, and bottled water. A USCG-certified captain and mate are on board. Private charters are available.
Party boat cruisesSunset cruisesBachelorette parties
Charleston, SC5.0(604)Closed nowWebsite
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Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch Tour operates cruises from Murrells Inlet with morning and afternoon departures daily. Two custom-built vessels are used: the Tursi-Ops accommodating up to 40 passengers and the Osprey limited to 15. As a Dolphin Smart certified operator, the company respects wildlife and protects the marine environment. Private charters are available.
Dolphin watch cruisesSunset cruisesPrivate charters
Murrells Inlet, SC4.8(614)Open nowWebsite
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Visit an unspoiled barrier island. Who knows what Mother Nature has in store? A lighthouse, eagles, dolphin, maybe even a turtle. You Plantationwill have one and a half hours to leisurely stroll an unspoiled beach, accessible only by boat. Peace and quiet galore! One of our most popular tours
Georgetown, SC4.7(627)Open nowWebsite
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Holy City Boat Tours & Rentals offers private boat charters throughout Charleston harbor for groups, celebrations, and private events. Services include luxury harbor cruises with cabin and restroom facilities, sunset experiences, and bring-your-own-beverage options. Custom itineraries available for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and private groups.
Private boat chartersHarbor cruisesSunset cruises
Charleston, SC5.0(588)Open nowWebsite
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Coastal Expeditions offers boat, kayak, and paddleboard tours and rentals throughout the Lowcountry, operating since 1992. Available tours include wildlife and dolphin encounters, birding expeditions, fossil hunts, and island explorations from multiple locations including Shem Creek, Kiawah River, Bulls Island, Beaufort, and Blackwater. The company also offers kids programs and multi-day expeditions.
Kayak ToursBoat ToursPaddleboard Tours
Mount Pleasant, SC4.9(563)Website
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Captain Cocktail Cruises offers party and sunset cruises from Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant. The company provides bachelorette and bachelor party charters, sunset cruises, and harbor tours. Private and public cruise options are available with capacity up to 40 passengers on private boats and 38 on public cruises. Boats include onboard bathrooms.
Bachelorette party cruisesBachelor party cruisesSunset cruises
Mount Pleasant, SC5.0(547)Closed nowWebsite
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All In One Charters is Charleston's locally owned and operated fishing charter company offering inshore, nearshore, and deep sea saltwater fishing experiences on pristine tidal waters. The company has been nominated as one of Charleston's top five best fishing charters for six consecutive years and earned a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence in 2019. Services are led by experienced fishing guides who specialize in customized charters for vacationers, families, corporate outings, and special events like bachelor parties.
Inshore fishing chartersNearshore fishing chartersDeep sea fishing charters
Charleston, SC5.0(494)Open nowWebsite
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Little River, SC4.6(528)Website
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Myrtle Beach Watersports has offered water sports rentals and tours since 1996 from locations in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. They provide jet ski rentals and guided dolphin watch tours, pontoon and tritoon boat rentals, banana boat rides, and backwater adventures with all new equipment.
Jet ski rentalsJet ski toursBoat rentals
Myrtle Beach, SC4.5(465)Closed nowWebsite
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Everything Zen Sailing operates private sailing charters in Charleston Harbor aboard a Leopard 42 catamaran accommodating up to 6 guests. The company offers sunset and afternoon sails plus special occasion experiences with complimentary catering options, Bluetooth audio, and panoramic harbor views.
Private sailing chartersSunset sailsAfternoon charters
Mount Pleasant, SC5.0(401)Website
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Veteran and locally owned business. Were pirates the largest pirate boat in the Carolina’s focusing our tour on children finding treasure and fighting off bad.
Myrtle Beach, SC4.8(398)Closed nowWebsite
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Carolina Cabana Cruises offers private harbor cruises and party boat experiences in Charleston. The charter accommodates up to 16 guests for 2-hour cruises around Charleston Harbor with views of The Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, and filming locations. The boat includes a karaoke machine, party games, Bluetooth speakers, floats, fresh towels, cooler with ice, bottled water, and an onboard restroom.
Private cruisesParty boatHarbor tours
Charleston, SC5.0(382)Open nowWebsite
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Charleston Yacht Tours offers private boat charters and scenic harbor cruises in Charleston, South Carolina. The company operates a fleet of four vessels available for various occasions including sunset cruises, harbor tours, corporate events, and private parties. Tours showcase historic sites including Fort Sumter, Fort Johnson, the Battery, and White Point Garden.
Harbor Boat ToursSunset CruisesPrivate Charters
Charleston, SC5.0(348)Closed nowWebsite
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OM Sailing Charters offers private sailing tours and eco-tours on Charleston Harbor aboard a 2005 Leopard 43-foot Catamaran. The vessel accommodates up to 6 passengers, with arrangements available for larger groups up to 12. Daily 2.5-hour sails depart weather permitting and may reach the Atlantic Ocean. Professionally captained by experienced sailors, charters suit families, proposals, and celebrations with BYOB welcome.
Sailing chartersSunset cruisesHarbor tours
Mount Pleasant, SC5.0(326)Website
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Charleston Walking Tours by Charleston Footprints offers guided tours of historic Charleston led by founder Michael Trouche, a seventh generation native, award-winning journalist, and author. A professional staff of four certified tour guides brings ninety years of combined experience exploring the city's architecture, gardens, landmarks, and local culture. Conde-Nast Traveller writes that these tours showcase Charleston's history. Reservations required.
Walking toursHistoric site toursArchitecture tours
Charleston, SC4.9(325)Closed nowWebsite
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We are revolutionizing the "ghost tour". Come use our paranormal equipment and go through an investigation from start to finish. Small groups so we don't scare the 👻 away! New!! SLS CAMERA THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA INFRARED LIGHTING CAMERA SPIRIT BOXES EMF METERS and more! You'll receive all recorded data from your investigation with an analysis from your Lead Investigator. You are a paranormal investigator on our team. See availability on our website.
Charleston, SC5.0(305)Open nowWebsite
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SpiritLine Cruises operates sightseeing tours and luxury dinner cruises on Charleston Harbor. The Charleston Harbor Tour lasts 90 minutes with live narration by certified city guides covering over 75 landmarks. Dinner cruises feature three- or four-course meals made from fresh local ingredients with full-service bar and sunset views. Private charter events available for corporate functions and celebrations. Early booking discounts up to 15%.
Harbor toursDinner cruisesSunset tours
Charleston, SC4.2(363)Closed nowWebsite
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Schooner Pride offers sightseeing tours and cruises in Charleston including harbor cruises, sailboat cruises, themed and dining cruises, city tours, carriage tours, plantation tours, historical tours, and aquarium combo packages. Tours are guided by professional USCG-licensed captains.
Harbor cruisesSailboat cruisesCity tours
Charleston, SC4.5(336)Closed nowWebsite
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Discover the epitome of luxury with Blue Life Charters, your premier boat tour agency located at 33 Lockwood Drive Slip F28. Specializing in luxury yacht charters in Charleston, SC, we offer unforgettable experiences like Charleston Harbor luxury dinner cruises, Charleston sunset cruises, and Charleston booze cruises. Immerse yourself in stunning coastal beauty on our Charleston luxury yacht charters and indulge in exquisite boat cruise dinners. Whether it's a day cruise near you or an exclusive Charleston Harbor dinner cruise, Blue Life Charters promises unparalleled elegance and adventure on the water. Join us for an extraordinary journey and elevate your maritime experience.
Charleston, SC5.0(301)Closed nowWebsite
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Don't Be Fooled By Imitators Using Our Name! Take The tours led by respected historians. Featured on NBC Today Show, NPR's Performance Today, ETV, Travel Channel, USA Today, United Airline's Hemispheres magazine, Group Travel Leader, Lifetime network, and more. Offering a variety of tours, our award-winning guides are sure to have the perfect experience for you. Charleston Pirate History, Daytime History & Ghost Tour, Evening Pirate & Ghost Tour, Children's Treasure Hunt Tour, Charleston History Highlights Tour. We also offer private and group tours, event entertainment, and destination management.
Charleston, SC4.9(307)Closed nowWebsite
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Looking for something to do? Join us to learn about 356 years of history including the free and enslaved people that settled here, the Gullah Culture, Revolutionary and Civil War, architecture, gardens and more with Walk It! Charleston. Our private and our SMALL group semi private tours, limited to 10 guests or less, offer a personalized and immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Delve into the city's captivating past, uncover hidden gems, beautiful gardens and architecture and hear the stories of the people who lived here. Connect with the heart of Charleston through the eyes of our passionate guides. Well behaved dogs welcome! We also offer private driving tours of the city and to the plantations. Call or text for more info!
Charleston, SC5.0(283)Closed nowWebsite
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Coastal Expeditions offers kayak, paddleboard, and boat tours throughout the Lowcountry's waterways. With 30+ years of experience, the company guides visitors through Shem Creek, Kiawah River, Bulls Island, Cape Romain, Beaufort, and other locations. Tours include dolphin and wildlife viewing, fossil hunting, island exploration, and kids programs. Multi-day expeditions and private adventures are available. The company supports conservation through sea turtle patrols.
Boat toursKayak toursPaddleboard rentals
Awendaw, SC4.8(293)Website
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Gullah Geechee Black History Tours, led by Chief Godfrey Khill, offers walking and driving tours of Charleston's slave history and Gullah culture. Tours include the Charleston Slave Auction Market Walking Tour, After Dark with Godfrey, and the new "From Negroes back to Hebrews to Gullah & Geechee" experience. Chief Godfrey also provides speaking events and has authored several books on Gullah history and Charleston's role in the slave trade.
Walking ToursDriving ToursSpeaking Events
Charleston, SC4.5(304)Open nowWebsite
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Carolina Marine Group offers private boat tours in Charleston Harbor led by Captain Dave Gugliotti, who has over 30 years of experience on the water. Founded in 2014, the company is an eight-time winner of the Charleston Choice award from the Post and Courier. Tours accommodate up to 18 guests and include harbor tours, dolphin watching, sunset cruises, and corporate events.
Harbor toursDolphin toursSunset cruises
Charleston, SC5.0(255)Open nowWebsite
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| Charters & Recreation | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Average Google rating (10+ reviews) | 4.81 | 4.73 |
| Median Google reviews | 107 | 46 |
| Reviews for the top quarter | 316+ | 174+ |
| Have a website | 95.8% | 90.5% |
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197 charter services serve South Carolina. Highest rated (10+ reviews): Charleston Party Cat LLC (Verified, rated 5.0 on Google from 6129 reviews), Charleston Outdoor Adventures (Verified, rated 5.0 on Google from 5484 reviews) and Barrier Island Ecotours (Verified, rated 5.0 on Google from 2596 reviews), plus 194 more.
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