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15 Best Charleston Private Tours

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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

“We booked this cruise to celebrate my mother's birthday during a long weekend in Charleston and we all agreed this was the highlight of our trip. We lucked out and had two captains, Brian and James, and they were both wonderful. They struck a great…”

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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

“Awesome experience. The guide was an Encyclopedia of knowledge about the city of Charleston. Worth much more than they are charging. A+++”

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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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4.Charleston Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Charleston’s culinary traditions on a private 3.5-hour food tour with expert guides, sampling iconic Southern dishes and learning local history.

★ 5.0

“Hannah, the guide was a pleasure and the information on Charleston that she provided was the highlight. The food was ok to good, not great. One dish was a standout. Much better exceptional food options in the city.”

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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 a true professional and got us to laugh when he needed smiles. There were so many good pics it was hard to narrow them down.”

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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

“We had a wonderful morning sailing experience. Will and Sam were fantastic as the captain and crew of the Mystique - they made us feel welcome and comfortable, were so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston, made sure we saw several dolphins, and were just…”

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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

“What a fantastic voyage for sunset! The sailing yacht and crew were wonderful and made it a fun experience for the entire family.”

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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

“We had a wonderful experience with Walk It! Charleston, and especially with our tour guide, Kay. She was extremely informative, engaging, and truly exceptional at bringing Charleston’s history to life. Kay is a former teacher, and it absolutely shows — she has a gift for…”

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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

“Our driver was knowledgeable and very entertaining - she made all the history and stories come to life! We'll definitely do this again when we have visitors in town! MUCH better than a carriage tour...it's comfortable and works rain or shine.”

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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

“The walking talking eating was the perfect combination of just enough food with exercise and information...a great beginning to peeling away the many layers of charleston”

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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

“Traveling with Captain Jody was the best! He shared his knowledge of the local wildlife and dolphins we saw. We had a full crew of family visiting for the first time and it was one of their favorite parts of their trip. We look forward…”

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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

“Captain Scott and Sam made our experience truly wonderful. From their wealth of knowledge about sailing to making sure that we were taken care of the entire ride, we absolutely would recommend the tour and look forward to coming back!”

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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