Family Friendly things to do in Charleston

We rank 36 family friendly things to do in Charleston, United States. The highest scoring is Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $9 per person. Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Ranked experiences
36
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
36
From
$9

Family Friendly in Charleston compared

Top 10 family friendly things to do in Charleston by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises82$431.5h5/5 (375)
Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins75$5252.5h5/5 (429)
Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler75$401.5h5/5 (83)
Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off74$692.5h5/5 (65)
Charleston Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 14 guests71$701.5h5/5 (64)
Junior Nighttime Passport Experience for Families in Charleston69$281.5h5/5 (15)
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor69$561.5h4.5/5 (845)
Charleston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Biscuits & More69$801.5h5/5 (64)
Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB68$5002.5h5/5 (95)
Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique68$5252h5/5 (87)

Every family friendly experience we rank in Charleston

Family Friendly in Charleston: common questions

What are the best family friendly things to do in Charleston?
Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100 from 375 traveler reviews. Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins, Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler, Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off follow close behind. We rank 36 family friendly experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do family friendly activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $264 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Charleston Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game from $9, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book family friendly activities in Charleston for today?
Yes. 36 of the 36 top-ranked family friendly 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 family friendly 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 family friendly 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.

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