Charleston · LOWCOUNTRY DAY TRIPS
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Beyond the peninsula the Lowcountry opens into oak-lined back roads, old rice fields and river towns. Below are the best day trips from Charleston — where each one goes, how much of the day it takes, whether lunch and transport are included, and what it costs to get out of town and back by dinner.
Private Outer Banks film-location tour in Charleston with a background-actor guide, a luxury sedan, and plenty of photo time.
“My family and I had a great time with Jill on the Outer Banks tour! She was very kind and knowledgeable about the show and made it a very enjoyable experience. We would recommend this tour to anyone coming to the Charleston area.”
Ride a trolley through the Charleston Tea Garden on Wadmalaw Island, learn tea cultivation and making, then taste and shop.
“It was a great experience. Steve was very kind and fun. Will definitely be coming back with my mom one day.”
Tour Wadmalaw Island from Charleston for Angel Oak, Charleston Tea Garden trolley, and Deep Water Vineyard tastings with tea included.
“This was the perfect tour to get out of Charleston and into the low country. It was the perfect combination of seeing a lot but keeping it low key. LeeAnn was a wonderful guide and made the timing from site to site go well. We really enjoyed every stop. The winery was having a festival so we were able to enjoy that (not usually a part of the tour).”
Small-group Lowcountry tour from Charleston featuring Angel Oak, Charleston Tea Garden trolley, and Deep Water Vineyard wine tastings.
“Fun, well-organized trip to three great spots outside the city. Each group of guests received a bag of local treats for the road and the van was air-conditioned and comfortable. Leann went out of her way to assist several guests with limited mobility.”
Small-group Lowcountry tour from Charleston with van rides to Folly Beach, Angel Oak, Drayton Hall, lighthouses, forts, and harbor views.
“good mix of walking and riding in the van . chance to see the low country and places off the beaten path. Leanne is delightful and very knowledgeable about the history of the places she takes you . very safe driver and knows her way around. this is a small group tour so no problem hearing Leanne and lots of ability to ask questions . we had a great time on this tour so highly recommend.”
Take a fast Daniel Island ferry from Charleston Waterfront Park, with an easy check-in, a guaranteed return, and dinner time on the water.
“We really enjoyed the trip, staff is very friendly and courteous. The ferry was timely. I accidentally booked the incorrect time, and when contacted them, Chip was easy to talk to and without any hesitation offered to update my departure to the time I needed. Great all around customer service!”
A 4-hour Charleston day trip to Morris Island Lighthouse, Fort Moultrie, Folly Beach, and Sullivan’s Island, with small-group views and stories.
“Just the right outing for a beautiful day! Leann was fun, flexible and entertaining! The van was comfortable!”
Join a small-group Shem Creek culture walk in Mount Pleasant with Capt Bryan: old homes, shrimping docks, cast nets, and blue crabs.
“Bryan was a great tour guide. He was interesting, funny and informative. Loved both the the historic aspects of the tour as well as information about shrimping and crabbing. This tour far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend taking this tour. I look forward to taking some of the other tours he offers next time I visit Charleston.”
Private 3-hour Outer Banks filming spots tour in Charleston with a licensed guide, luxury SUV, snacks, and OBX photo moments.
“My teens won’t stop talking about this tour! Jill is amazing, so kind and enthusiastic. This tour was the highlight of their trip and surpassed their expectations. They had the best time. HIGHLY recommend!”
A 2-hour Roaring ’20s walking tour in Asheville with three signature cocktails and prohibition-era stories in the historic district.
Charleston lowcountry history stroll: 90-minute private walk through Broad, Tradd, Bay, and High Battery, with food tips.
“Karen made history come alive. We enjoyed the tour and her visuals.”
Ride an e-bike through Charleston Harbor landmarks and movie sites from Outer Banks and The Notebook. 90 minutes with guide and rental.
“What a great way to see the area! The tour was more than visiting the sites where Outer Banks was filmed. Austin and Quinn were excellent guides and very knowledgeable about the area and its history. Riding through residential areas we would not have seen had had we been on our own was great. We had never ridden ebikes before and the instructions were very helpful. We loved it!”
A small-group 4-hour Charleston road trip to Morris Island, Folly Beach, the Citadel, Sullivan’s Island Light, and Fort Moultrie.
