Most Popular things to do in Charleston

We rank 37 most popular 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 $12 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
37
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
37
From
$12

Most Popular in Charleston compared

Top 10 most popular 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)
Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour89$262h4.9/5 (2,291)
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse89$122.5h4.9/5 (2,354)
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)
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's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour82$291.5h4.8/5 (1,419)
Fort Sumter Access and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry82$262.3h4.6/5 (3,854)

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?
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, Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour, Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse follow close behind. We rank 37 most popular experiences in Charleston in total.
How much do most popular activities in Charleston cost?
Expect around $77 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse from $12, 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. 37 of the 37 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

Last Minute 289Culture & History 223Outdoors 86Nightlife 79Food & Drink 69Family Friendly 33Most Highly Reviewed 9

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