What to book before you travel to Charleston?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

3 activities to book · about €75 per person

Charleston

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Fort SumterThe brick island fort bombarded on 12 April 1861 to open the Civil War, reached only by ferry, with about an hour on site with a ranger and a small museum.€39Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7International African American MuseumOpened in 2023 on Gadsden's Wharf, where tens of thousands of enslaved Africans landed, it traces the slave trade and its legacy, from Lowcountry rice to civil rights.€19Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7McLeod PlantationA former sea island cotton plantation on James Island, told from the point of view of the enslaved people, with its row of 1850 cabins and a guided tour.€17Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Rainbow Row · The Battery · Charleston City Market · Angel Oak · Folly Beach

All activities in Charleston on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Charleston cost?

€75 per person if you do them all, across 3 bookings. The most expensive is "Fort Sumter" at €39, the cheapest "McLeod Plantation" at €17. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Charleston without booking anything?

5 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Rainbow Row, The Battery, Charleston City Market, Angel Oak. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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