Nightlife things to do in Charleston

We rank 89 nightlife and evening things to do in Charleston, United States. The highest scoring is Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
89
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$8

Nightlife in Charleston compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Charleston by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour91$262h4.9/5 (2,307)
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour90$392.5h4.9/5 (1,635)
Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture88$252h5/5 (567)
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)86$321.5h4.9/5 (1,018)
Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk86$352h5/5 (360)
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour84$291.5h4.8/5 (1,436)
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston84$542h4.9/5 (1,031)
Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises82$431.5h5/5 (375)
The Charleston Boo Hag and Brews Ghost and Bar Tour81$352h4.9/5 (214)
Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard80$361.5h4.6/5 (2,926)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Charleston

Nightlife in Charleston: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Charleston?
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 2,307 traveler reviews. Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour, Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture, Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour) follow close behind. We rank 89 nightlife experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $78 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Charleston Haunted Holy City Self Guided Ghost Tour from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Charleston for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife 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 nightlife 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 nightlife 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 313Culture & History 244Outdoors 92Food & Drink 72Most Popular 49Family Friendly 36Most Highly Reviewed 10

Top attractions in Charleston

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