

Charleston Waterfront Park
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Free admission
Waterfront porch swings, a giant pineapple fountain, and grassy areas perfect for lazing the day away make Waterfront Park feel like Charleston’s personal backyard. Watch the boats float by on the river, snap photos, and enjoy the park’s family-friendly amenities—they keep this park a favorite hangout spot for locals and visitors alike.
Concord Street, Charleston, South Carolina
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Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the heart of historic Charleston on a guided tour through the heart of the city. Soak up the old fashioned charm of cobblestone streets lined with antebellum houses, lush gardens, and landmark churches as you listen to stories about Charleston history, architecture, and culture.
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston
Discover downtown Charleston on a Southern-style carriage ride that passes through the Commercial District and Waterfront Park. Learn about the history, architecture, and people of this old South Carolina city throughout the tour.
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Historic Colonial Charles Towne Evening Carriage Tour
Discover Charleston's colonial roots on this evening carriage tour within the city of Charles Towne's original boundaries. Travel with a horse and buggy, just as the colonists did, on an evening tour that spares you from the midday heat as you learn about Charleston history between 1680-1770, including a visit to the oldest building in Charleston, the Four Corners of Law, Waterfront Park, and more.
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
Get behind the wheel of an F13 speedboat for a guided tour of Charleston Harbor. Learn the basics of operating the speedboat from your guide, and then follow the guide boat past the Battery, under the Ravenel Bridge, to the USS Yorktown, and more, stopping for photo ops and to optionally change drivers. Small-group tour is limited to eight people or fewer.
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$79.90
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$79.90
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Undiscovered Charleston: 1/2 Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
This walking tour and interactive lunch combo provides a two-in-one experience in Charleston. With a celebrated local chef, Forrest Parker, you'll start with a 1.5-hour historical walking tour about the influences of Lowcountry food in the city of Charleston. Then watch a cooking demonstration from Parker before enjoying lunch paired with wine.
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$153.85
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$153.85
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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours
This private sightseeing tour of Charleston offers a local perspective on the most charming city in the South. Beat the crowds of bus tours and go where carriage rides can’t as your licensed guide drives you around the peninsula in the comfort of a private vehicle. As you drive past top sights like Waterfront Park and the Battery, hear stories of Charleston history and culture in the Holy City.
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$76.93
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$76.93
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Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour
Get an inside perspective on Charleston's lesser-known black history during this 2-hour walking tour. Listen as your guide tells forgotten folktales and facts about important figures in the city's history.
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$29.48
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$29.48
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour in Charleston
You will explore Charleston's seedier history. From the city's brothels to gritty true crime stories, We will open the door to the darker side of human nature. Combining aspects of the truly horrific, the scandalously salacious and the just-plan-weird, this ghost tour is a unique look at a city which largely ignores its dark past. Brothels, murders, suicides, demonic entities - just some of what you'll hear about on this tour. The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour contains mature themes and language.
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$34.99
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$34.99
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Charleston French Quarter Historic Guided Walking Tour
This historical overview of Charleston's French Quarter highlights the Holy City's finest points of interest. Bring a camera to capture the beauty, and enjoy a breathtaking walk through colonial and early American architecture. Your native Charleston guide will show you unique landmarks with intriguing narratives of how these structures originated. The tour includes visits through cobblestone alleys and passages to admire the spectacular historic fabric of the district. The tour also includes an easy stroll along Charleston's majestic harbor with its castle and forts that shaped much of America's maritime and military history.
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$22.00
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$22.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Ghost Walking Tour and Pub Crawl in Haunted Charleston
Combine the mystery of a haunted tour with fun of a pub crawl for a great night out. A guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston. Stop at several bars along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Charleston and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories!
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$26.50
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$26.50
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Charleston's Private Old South Carriage Evening Tour
Put a romantic twist on Charleston sightseeing with this private horse and carriage tour of the historic district. Trot through a 15-block area of cobbled streets, passing lovely homes, historic monuments, and more, all while your licensed guide shares stories about Charleston’s fascinating history. Because this tour is just for you and your party of up to four people, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
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$250.00
per group
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$250.00
per group
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More
Discover the "Holy City" with a professional Guide on this comprehensive Walking Tour through the popular sites of Charleston, South Carolina. Follow your guide on a leisurely stroll down cobbled alleyways and boulevards lined with grand antebellum homes as you listen to a highlight reel of Charleston history. Stop long enough to snap photos at top landmarks like the Battery, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Old Customs Exchange, Nathaniel Russell House, Whitepoint Garden, and St. Michael's Church.
Walk with us and learn about bawdy taverns & pirates, heroic patriots, the grandeur of antebellum architecture, the devastation of the Civil War, and much more! History will come alive as we stroll through the historic streets and gardens of the “Holy City.”
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Walking Tour of Charming Charleston
One of America's oldest cities - and one of its wealthiest preceding the Civil War - a visit to Charleston is a walk through the pages of the country's history books.
With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Let yourself be transported into the romanticism of the painted houses and the beautiful waterfront. Enjoy the easy stroll the city - Charleston is a flat city, and perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a day at a leisurely pace.
On your private walking tour, your guide will discuss with you the first few centuries of the city - the way the slave-trade evolved over the years, and the way the system made Charleston the wealthiest city in the South; then hear how the Civil War dismantled and destroyed the city's infrastructure. To walk in Charleston is to grapple with the complexity of its past, while seeing the work it has done and continues to do to make its Southern hospitality inclusive and sincere to all.
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
FAQ’s
Should I book Charleston Waterfront Park tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Charleston Waterfront Park can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 13 Charleston Waterfront Park tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Charleston Waterfront Park 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Charleston Waterfront Park costs USD 22.00. Guided Charleston Waterfront Park tours start around USD 22.00 per person. See all 13 Charleston Waterfront Park tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Charleston Waterfront Park?
The best ways to experience Charleston Waterfront Park are:
- Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
- Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston
- Historic Colonial Charles Towne Evening Carriage Tour
- Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
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