Culture & History things to do in Charleston

We rank 222 culture and history things to do in Charleston, United States. The highest scoring is Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
222
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$3

Culture & History in Charleston compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Charleston by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour91$202h4.9/5 (6,902)
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel90$403h5/5 (1,486)
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse89$122.5h4.9/5 (2,354)
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour89$262h4.9/5 (2,291)
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour89$342h4.9/5 (2,628)
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour87$392.5h4.9/5 (1,621)
Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture86$152h5/5 (520)
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)85$251.5h4.9/5 (964)
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings83$1013h4.9/5 (2,309)
Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk83$352h5/5 (357)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Charleston

Culture & History in Charleston: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Charleston?
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 6,902 traveler reviews. Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel, Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse, Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour follow close behind. We rank 222 culture & history experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $66 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Small-Group Tour: Charleston Old Walled City Historical Walking Tour from $3, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Charleston for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Charleston currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Charleston?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Charleston, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
March to May and September to November, the two mild shoulder windows.

Browse things to do in Charleston by type

Last Minute 288Outdoors 86Nightlife 79Food & Drink 69Most Popular 37Family Friendly 33Most Highly Reviewed 9

Top attractions in Charleston

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