Charleston Shore Excursions

Top-Rated Charleston Shore Excursions

Charleston’s cruise terminal sits on the Cooper River at the edge of the historic peninsula, a short walk from the City Market. Walking tours of the old streets, Lowcountry drives to the beaches and forts, plantation visits and harbor cruises are the classic ways to spend a day before or after sailing.

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Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

★ 4.9 (376 reviews) · 2 hr

From$201

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Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

★ 4.3 (109 reviews) · 1.5 hr

From$43

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Ferry between The Cooper Hotel Dock downtown and Daniel Island

★ 4.9 (58 reviews) · 30 min

From$28

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Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!

★ 4.9 (57 reviews) · 6.5 hr

From$145

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Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations

★ 4.8 (49 reviews) · 3 hr

From$175

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Get Out of Town! Lighthouses, Beaches and Forts Tour! Folly to Sullivan's Island

★ 4.9 (45 reviews) · 4 hr

From$85

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1670 Tours: Private Walking Tours of Charleston, SC

★ 5 (21 reviews) · 2 hr

From$125

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2 of Charleston's finest plantations in one tour

★ 5 (4 reviews) · 4 hr

From$175

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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Port Activities may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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