Charleston

15 Best Charleston Private Tours

The private bookings: carriages, harbor boats and history walks at your group’s pace. The custom itineraries handle the church-and-garden ratio negotiation for you.

1.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

Experience Charleston from the water with a private luxury yacht. Bring your own drinks, enjoy dolphin sightings, sunset views, and flexible scheduling.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The operators were extremely knowledgeable and personable. We felt very safe. The harbor is gorgeous. It was fun to see the beautiful homes and also the cargo ships coming in and out. We had gorgeous weather…it was a highlight of our vacation!”

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2.Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Discover Charleston's highlights in just 2 hours with a private guided tour. Enjoy personalized insights, stunning views, and comfort in a private vehicle.

★ 5.0

“Great overview of the city for first time visitors. Jeff is an exceptional guide with extensive knowledge of the city's history and architecture.”

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3.Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

Discover Charleston in style with a private horse-drawn carriage tour. Enjoy personalized stories, stunning sights, and a relaxed pace, perfect for couples or families.

★ 5.0

“Very informative tour. Personalized and our tour guide was very engaging and funny yet gave us lots of history information. I highly recomment”

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5.Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston

Experience Charleston’s charm with a private photo session along Rainbow Row, guided by a friendly professional. Capture timeless memories in the city’s most photogenic spots.

★ 5.0

“Dennis was super impressive! We had a great time with girls trip photos on rainbow row. Great personality and worked fast with turnaround.”

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6.Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

Discover Charleston's charm on this private horse-drawn carriage tour. See historic sights, learn stories from knowledgeable guides, and enjoy a relaxed 50-minute ride.

★ 5.0

“The guide we had was great, very informative, learnt a lot about the history, took us around many of the old buildings, we had a great time and would do it again”

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7.Private Sailing, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

Experience Charleston’s stunning coastline with a private sailing trip—spot dolphins, see historic landmarks, and enjoy personalized service for up to 6 guests.

★ 5.0

“The quality of the vessel, it was impeccable, and the attention of Captain Dustin and mate Adam made our trip outstanding. This is a must have experience in Charleston!”

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9.Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

Experience Charleston from the water with a private sailing cruise, bringing your own drinks, enjoying iconic sights, and creating memorable moments.

★ 5.0

“Great overall experience. Sunset cruise has best lighting for photos. Want with 5 people in May. Great weather and evening to experience sailing. Would do again.”

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10.Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Enjoy a private, luxury sunset sail on Charleston’s waters with stunning harbor views, dolphins, and landmarks—perfect for couples or families.

★ 5.0

“Captain Scott and Maddie were incredible. Top notch service, great wealth of knowledge about the area and we’re so happy to make the cruise exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend!”

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11.Small Group Charleston Walking Private Tour

Discover Charleston's historic charm with a private 2-hour walking tour. Expert guides, stunning architecture, and personalized insights await.

★ 5.0

“Walk it Charleston with Kay Abrams. We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Kay! She is energetic,loves what she does and is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to the history of Charleston. I especially enjoyed her knowledge of the history of so many…”

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12.Private Charleston Walking History City Tour

Discover Charleston's historic charm with a private 2-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Perfect for personalized insights and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I visited Charleston for his 40th birthday. We decided on a private tour and it was a great experience. Nick was our guide. He was very informative and knowledgeable. It was such a pleasure to meet him and go on his tour!”

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13.Charleston Private Brunch Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Charleston’s top brunch spots on a private walking tour featuring historic sights, delicious foods, and local stories. Perfect for food lovers and history buffs.

★ 5.0

“If you want a fantastic tour, ask for Perry!! He was m super accommodating with the various food allergies (3!!) and went out of his way to make sure everyone had an excellent experience 🙌🎉🥳😍❤️ FIVE STARS!! ⭐️ We had our company annual planning meeting…”

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14.Private Folly Beach Dolphin Cruise (up to 12)

Discover Folly Beach’s natural beauty on a private dolphin cruise, with scenic marshes, Morris Island, and expert guides. Perfect for families, friends, pet lovers.

★ 5.0

“This was incredible! Jody was fun, knowledgeable, kind, funny, and a great guide for a fun adventure. Highly recommend this!!!!”

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15.Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

Experience Charleston Harbor on a private 50ft sailing yacht. Enjoy stunning views, BYOB, and attentive crew on this 2-hour luxury cruise for up to 6 guests.

★ 5.0

“Great trip! Definitely worth it!! Amazing crew and captain! They were very knowledgeable about the area and they are experienced sailors.”

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More Charleston Private Tours

5.0Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique2 to 4 hours (approx.)$599.00 5.0Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering2 to 4 hours (approx.)$599.00 5.0Charleston: Private BYOB Luxury Yacht Cruise2.5 hours$500 5.0Private Walking Tour of Historic Charleston2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$100.00 5.0Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photoshoot.45 minutes (approx.)$120.00 5.0Half Day Private Tour throughout Charleston Historic Locations3 hours (approx.)$175.00 5.0Private Afternoon Sailing/Dolphin & History Tour on 43ft Mystique2 to 4 hours (approx.)$575.00 5.0Private Afternoon Harbor Cruise on Kismet for parties up to 152 hours (approx.)$1,549.00 4.8Charleston: Private Daytime or Sunset BYOB Sailing Charter2.5 hours$500 4.8Charleston, SC: Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride1 hour$250 5.0Private Morning Excursions on Yacht Kismet up to 18 passengers2 to 4 hours (approx.)$1,549.00 5.0Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion3 hours (approx.)$599.00 5.0Private Walking Tour Culture and History of Charleston2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Charleston: Private Shark-tooth hunt and Lighthouse Viewing3 hours$375 5.0Pirates, Patriots & Prohibition – Private Evening Walking Tour of Charleston1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$75.00 5.0Jewish History Private Walking Tour of Charleston2 hours (approx.)$450.00 5.0Private Sunset Boat Tour of Charleston Harbor$900.00 5.0Private Sunset Harbor Tour 18 passenger party Yacht Kismet2 to 4 hours (approx.)$1,549.00 5.0Private Charleston Hidden Alleys and Pathways Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$145.00 5.0Jewish History Private Driving Tour of Charleston2 hours (approx.)$395.00 5.0Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Charleston1 hour (approx.)$154.98 5.0Private Sunset BYOB Boat Ride on Southern Charm2 to 3 hours (approx.)$625.00 5.0PRIVATE GROUP! Charleston’s Best Food Tour – Tastes Through Time2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)$149.00 5.0Historic Charleston: 2-hour Private Highlights Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$175.00