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The 15 Private Tours in Charleston to Book First

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Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins - Getting to the marina (and why that matters for a 2.5-hour trip)

1.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $499Our pick

Private BYOB yacht charter in Charleston Harbor for up to 6, with Fort Sumter, Ravenel Bridge sunset views, and dolphin chances.

“Friendly Captain (Holly) and Crew (Jules). Good communication before and during the sail. Holly took safety seriously including watching a potential storm in the distance and adjusting course for it. Jules took care of us by serving us and checking to see if we needed anything which allowed us to sit, relax and enjoy the cruise. We enjoyed being on the water, seeing all the other ships, the smooth sailing and seeing dolphins. I would definitely recommend this as a special thing to do while in Charleston.”

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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours - Waterfront Park: getting the harbor picture first

2.Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

A private 2-hour Charleston car tour with hotel pickup, harbor views, Rainbow Row, The Citadel, and historic churches guided by Jeff.

“Jeff was amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and definitely catered to our questions.”

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Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston - The narration: what you gain beyond the sights

3.Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $325

A private, 1-hour horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston’s historic core with a certified guide, City Market stop, and a lottery-based route.

“Our horse, Harmony, and our guide Kevin were both spectacular. Unfortunately we drew what is known as the Green route. And we really didn't get to see all that much. It's a lottery through some sort of city agency which route you get when you go on your tour. I would love to do it again and have a different route. The carriage was comfortable, Kevin was entertaining and informational. Harmony was just gorgeous and gave us a smooth ride. We were so glad that we upgraded to the private tour.”

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Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide - The first walk: historic homes, churches, and buildings before the Revolution

4.Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Small-group Old Charleston walk with a licensed guide. City Hall Four Corners of Law and Charleston Battery included, $35.

“Kay was the best! She knows the history of the city well and makes sure to add parts to the tour unique to your interest. If we visit again, I will be sure to book another tour with her.”

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Private Charleston Walking Food Tour at the French Quarter

Private Charleston Walking Food Tour at the French Quarter - Price and what you actually get for $370 per person

Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston - Meeting at 79 E Bay St and What to Expect

6.Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Private photo session in historic Charleston with professional guidance, laughs, and Rainbow Row portraits, plus a local-style walking route.

“Dennis was super impressive! We had a great time with girls trip photos on rainbow row. Great personality and worked fast with turnaround.”

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Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston - Getting on the carriage: comfort, canopy, and what to expect

Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique - Dolphin Chances and Weather Reality Check

8.Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $575

Private morning sail on Mystique in Charleston with shade, drinks, and history stops plus dolphin chances away from the crowds.

“A highlight of our trip to Charleston was riding with the crew on this magnificent boat. Spotless boat, with beautiful sails and ropes, tables to hang out outside and inside, great sound system and an amazing experience. It was a little too easy in fact to book and go on this tour - but amazing nonetheless!”

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Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston – Palmetto Carriage

Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston - Palmetto Carriage - Meeting at 8 Guignard St, then rolling through the old walled city

Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB - Timing matters: booking for sunset and planning what to wear

10.Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $500

BYOB private 2.5-hour sunset sail in Charleston. Cruise past Fort Sumter and Ravenel Bridge with Captain Will and photo-ready views.

“WONDERFUL evening spent with Captain Will on the sunset cruise with my husband and two young children. Will really engaged with my 5 year old daughter and taught her how to drive the boat, which she was thrilled with, and created some really special family memories. We loved the flexibility of bringing wine and snacks onboard. It was overall just the most wonderful, memorable evening on our vacation and we are so thankful we did this!”

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Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB - The 50ft Yacht Fate Experience: BYOB, Comfort, and Real-World Service

Private customized walking tour of Charleston

Private customized walking tour of Charleston - Meeting at 80 Broad St: start where the city’s energy begins

12.Private customized walking tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $350

A 2-hour private Charleston walking tour with Kay Abrams, built around Revolutionary-era sights, smart storytelling, and flexible pacing for up to 10.

“Kay was amazing! She shared her knowledge and love of history through stories, which were interesting and relatable. We had a wonderful time exploring the city and learning. Kay tailored the tour to our interests. Our party of 3 had a great time and would recommend Kay to anyone!”

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Private Charleston Walking History City Tour

Private Charleston Walking History City Tour - Your Certified Guide and the Topics They Can Tailor

13.Private Charleston Walking History City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Private 2-hour Charleston walking history tour with hotel pickup, luxury vehicle comfort, and a certified guide focusing on South of Broad.

“Received text reminder. Thought we were set. Left voice mail the evening before that they had no one to drive us. Left us hanging. Disappointed”

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Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More

Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More - William Aiken House: Antebellum Architecture, Explained Simply

14.Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimps, Grits and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $370

Private Charleston brunch tour with warm biscuits, shrimp and grits, sweet tea, and landmark stops on a 3.5-hour King Street walk.

“The walking talking eating was the perfect combination of just enough food with exercise and information...a great beginning to peeling away the many layers of charleston”

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Folly River Dolphin Adventure (options for private or public)

Folly River Dolphin Adventure (options for private or public) - Morris Island Lighthouse stop: when the tide decides your beach time

15.Folly River Dolphin Adventure (options for private or public)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Folly River dolphin cruise from Charleston to Morris Island Lighthouse, with a salt marsh wildlife cruise and beach stroll. BYOB and water.

“This was such an incredible experience. Definitely recommend going at sunset. It was gorgeous! Our captain was fun and professional. We got to see quite a few dolphins and found some beautiful shells on the island.”

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