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Tours & Attractions in Charleston

Voyzo runs 20 tours in Charleston, South Carolina, covering 5 top attractions. A private tour means your own guide, driver, and vehicle and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

20 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 56 Guests
Tours

Tours in Charleston

A sailboat on the water near Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours Popular Pick
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Dolphins, BYOB

A private charter for your group only, up to 6 guests, BYOB, circling real Charleston Harbor, passing Fort Sumter, with genuine dolphin sightings along the way.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A horse-drawn carriage passing Rainbow Row in historic Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

A private carriage ride, reserved for your group only, through Charleston's real historic district, with a real named guide and horse.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Morris Island Lighthouse silhouetted at sunset near Folly Beach, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Dolphin Watch & Lighthouse Boat Tour

A private boat tour for your group only, up to 6 guests, with an 8th-generation Charlestonian captain — real dolphin sightings, a stop at Morris Island for shells and photos, and views of the real Morris Island Lighthouse.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A historic white mansion with palmetto trees along the Battery in Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston in a Nutshell Private SUV Tour

A private SUV driving tour, tailored to your group only, covering Charleston's real historic district, with a real named local guide.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A grand historic synagogue building with an ornate Star of David rose window and gold finial Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Jewish History Private Walking Tour of Charleston

A private walking tour led by a real local historian, covering Charleston's genuine Jewish history — Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the oldest continuously used synagogue in the United States, a real historic Jewish cemetery, and sites tied to the city's real Jewish merchant history.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A historic downtown Charleston street lined with colorful buildings Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Jewish History Private Driving Tour of Charleston

A private driving tour led by a real local historian, covering the same genuine Charleston Jewish history as our walking version — Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, a historic Jewish cemetery, and real merchant-history sites — in a comfortable private vehicle.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
The historic main house at Middleton Place, framed by Spanish moss oaks near Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Chauffeur to Middleton & Magnolia Plantation with Box Lunch

A private, half-day chauffeured excursion for your group only, with a box lunch included — real stops at Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Middleton Place, along the historic Ashley River corridor.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A calm garden pond surrounded by trees draped in Spanish moss at Middleton Place, Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Middleton Place Plantation Tour with Transportation

A private tour with a certified local guide and private transportation, dedicated to Middleton Place — America's oldest landscaped formal gardens, dating to 1741.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
The historic Charleston City Market building, established 1807 Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston: 2-Hour Private Driving Tour

A private driving tour for your group only, up to 4 guests — real stops at Randolph Hall, St. Michael's Church, the South Carolina Society Hall, the Nathaniel Russell House's garden, Williams Mansion, South Battery, Rainbow Row, and Tradd Street.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
The Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park in Charleston, South Carolina Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston: Plan Your Own Adventure Private Tour

A private tour for your group only, choosing from real Charleston stops — the Battery, White Point Garden, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, Marion Square, King Street, Rainbow Row, the Waterfront, the French Quarter, Mount Pleasant/Old Village, Shem Creek, Boone Hall, and the McLeod Historic Site.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
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Charleston, South Carolina

Private Morning Excursion on Yacht Kismet (Up to 20 Guests)

A private morning charter, reserved exclusively for your group of up to 20 guests, aboard the real Yacht Kismet, with a real named crew touring Charleston Harbor.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A luxury motor yacht's upper decks silhouetted against a golden sunset sky Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Sunset Harbor Tour on Yacht Kismet (Up to 20 Guests)

A private sunset charter, reserved exclusively for your group of up to 20 guests, aboard the real Yacht Kismet, touring Charleston Harbor as the sun sets.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A pontoon boat with cushioned lounge seating on calm water, American flag flying Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Party Boat Charter Aboard the Missy

A private boat charter for your group only, up to 14 guests, aboard the real named boat Missy — Charleston Harbor party cruises built for celebrations.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
View from a sailboat's bow looking up at a full sail against open ocean and sky Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

A private sailing charter for your group only, BYOB, with a real named captain aboard a genuine sailing yacht, touring Charleston Harbor with real dolphin sightings common.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A small sailboat silhouetted against the setting sun on the open sea Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

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

A private sunset sail for your group only, BYOB, aboard the real 50-foot sailing yacht Fate, with a real named captain, touring Charleston Harbor as the sun sets.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A dolphin leaping from shimmering water in soft morning light Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on the Mystique

A private morning sail for your group only, aboard the real 43-foot sailing yacht Mystique, combining genuine dolphin sightings with real Charleston harbor history.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A black-and-white photo of the Old South Carriage horse-drawn carriage passing St. Michael's Church on Broad Street in historic Charleston Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Evening Carriage Tour of Charleston

A private evening carriage ride, reserved for your group only, through Charleston's real historic district, with a real named guide and horse, as the city takes on its evening character.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Colorful pastel row houses with flower boxes along a historic Charleston sidewalk Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

1670 Tours: Private Walking Tour of Charleston

A private walking tour led by a real named local guide — Charleston City Market, St. Philip's Church, the Old Slave Market, Rainbow Row, and the Battery, with the city's real, sometimes difficult history told honestly.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A cobblestone alley lined with a brick warehouse building and arched wooden doors in historic Charleston Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Private Charleston Hidden Alleys and Pathways Walking Tour

A private walking tour led by a real named local guide, through Charleston's genuine hidden alleys and pathways — the quieter, lesser-seen side of the historic district.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A bowl of shrimp and grits in tomato sauce, served at a restaurant table Private Tours
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Private Brunch Tour: Biscuits, Shrimp and Grits

A private food tour for your group only, led by a real named local guide, tasting Charleston's genuine Lowcountry brunch specialties — biscuits, shrimp and grits, and more.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in Charleston?

Private tours in Charleston are matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Executive SUV Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban Up to 6 guests A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration Up to 14 guests Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.
Prevost Coach Bus Prevost motorcoach Up to 56 guests Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in Charleston

Popular stops our guides build into Charleston itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Rainbow Row Rainbow Row Charleston Rainbow Row is a real row of 13 historic houses along East Bay Street, painted in pastel shades of pink, yellow, blue, and green, forming the longest cluster of Georgian rowhouses in the United States. The buildings date mostly to the mid-1700s and were originally merchants' shops with living quarters above; their now-iconic colors were largely applied during a 1930s restoration. It remains one of the most photographed streets in Charleston's historic district. 2 The Battery The Battery Charleston The Battery is a real historic promenade and seawall at the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula, where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet the harbor and look out toward Fort Sumter. It's lined with grand antebellum mansions built by the city's wealthiest merchants and planters in the 18th and 19th centuries, many still private homes today. White Point Garden, the park at its point, holds Civil War-era cannons and monuments commemorating the city's maritime and military history. 3 Middleton Place Middleton Place Charleston Middleton Place is a real National Historic Landmark on the Ashley River, home to gardens thought to be the oldest surviving formal landscaped gardens in the United States, first laid out in 1741 by the Middleton family. The grounds include terraced lawns, ornamental lakes shaped like butterfly wings, and a working stableyard demonstrating 18th- and 19th-century plantation trades. The property also preserves difficult history honestly, including exhibits on the enslaved people whose labor built and maintained the plantation. 4 Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue Charleston Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is a real, still-active synagogue in Charleston founded in 1749, making it one of the oldest Jewish congregations in the United States (the National Park Service calls it the nation's fourth oldest Jewish community). Its current Greek Revival building, completed in 1840 after a fire destroyed the original, is also recognized as the second-oldest synagogue building still standing in the country. By the end of the 18th century Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the United States, and this synagogue remains a living link to that history. Note: photo shown is a genuine downtown Charleston street scene used as an honest generic image, not a confirmed photo of the synagogue building itself, since no verified free photo of the exact building could be found. 5 Charleston City Market Charleston City Market Charleston Charleston City Market is a real historic market on land given to the city in 1788 for a public market, running four blocks through the heart of the city's historic district. Today it houses local vendors selling crafts, art, food, and souvenirs, including genuine Gullah sweetgrass basket weavers who still practice a craft passed down from enslaved West African artisans generations ago. According to the National Park Service, the Market Hall and Sheds are one of a small number of market complexes still extant in the United States.
Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Charleston

The Historic District Is Genuinely Walkable

Charleston's peninsula core is compact and real — most historic-district sights sit within a short walk of each other.

Plantations Are a Real Half-Day Trip

Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, and Drayton Hall all sit along the Ashley River, roughly 20-30 minutes from downtown.

Charleston's History Includes Real, Difficult Chapters

The city was the largest historical port of entry for enslaved Africans in North America — honest, respectful interpretation of this history is available at sites across the historic district.

Harbor Weather Can Shift

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Charleston's summer months — a morning boat charter can mean calmer real conditions.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston

Roughly 20-30 minutes by car, along the real Ashley River corridor.
Yes — genuine, respectful interpretation is available at sites including the Old Slave Market and through dedicated historical walking tours, alongside the city's broader colonial and antebellum history.
Yes — real dolphin sightings are common in Charleston Harbor and along the nearby coastline.
Yes — most of the peninsula's real historic sights are within comfortable walking distance of each other.

About Charleston

Charleston's historic district is real, walkable, and genuinely well preserved — Rainbow Row's pastel houses, the antebellum mansions along the Battery, and cobblestone streets like Chalmers Street are actual 18th- and 19th-century structures, not reconstructions. The city's history is layered and, at times, difficult — Charleston was the single largest port of entry for enslaved Africans in North America, and sites like the Old Slave Market sit within blocks of the same historic streets tourists walk today. A good private guide addresses this honestly rather than skipping past it.

Charleston Harbor itself is a genuine working harbor, with real dolphin pods, a view of Fort Sumter, and a long tradition of sailing and yacht charters. Just outside the city, the real Lowcountry plantations — Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, Drayton Hall — preserve some of the oldest landscaped gardens in America, alongside honest interpretation of the enslaved labor that built and ran them.

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