Family Friendly things to do in Charleston

We rank 33 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 80 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Ranked experiences
33
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
33
From
$8

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 cruises80$431.5h5/5 (370)
Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off74$492.5h5/5 (61)
Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler73$401.5h5/5 (78)
Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins73$5252.5h5/5 (424)
Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor70$311.5h4.5/5 (804)
Junior Nighttime Passport Experience for Families in Charleston66$281.5h5/5 (15)
Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB66$5002.5h5/5 (91)
Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique65$5252h5/5 (87)
Ghost Tour Charleston65$191h4.7/5 (35)
Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum65$102h5/5 (8)

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 80 out of 100 from 370 traveler reviews. Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off, Storied Charleston Walking Tour by Author Liz Butler, Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins follow close behind. We rank 33 family friendly experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do family friendly activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $278 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Charleston Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game from $8, 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. 33 of the 33 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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Last Minute 288Culture & History 222Outdoors 86Nightlife 79Food & Drink 69Most Popular 37Most Highly Reviewed 9

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