Most Popular things to do in Charleston

We rank 47 most popular things to do in Charleston, United States. The highest scoring is Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $26 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
47
In the 90+ Club
4
Available today
47
From
$26

Most Popular in Charleston compared

Top 10 most popular things to do in Charleston by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel93$403h5/5 (1,518)
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour92$302h4.9/5 (7,032)
Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour91$342h4.9/5 (2,697)
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 Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse89$562.5h4.9/5 (2,391)
Charleston French Quarter or Brunch Food Tour with 7+ Tastings86$893h4.9/5 (2,425)
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)86$321.5h4.9/5 (1,013)
Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour84$291.5h4.8/5 (1,434)
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston84$542h4.9/5 (1,031)

Every most popular experience we rank in Charleston

Most Popular in Charleston: common questions

What are the best most popular things to do in Charleston?
Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 1,518 traveler reviews. Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour, Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour follow close behind. We rank 47 most popular experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do most popular activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $80 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour from $26, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Charleston for today?
Yes. 47 of the 47 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular 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

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