01.22.2024

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Your ultimate guide to tours of Charleston

Historic building and Palmetto trees lined up along a downtown street

Find a tour to explore the city. | Photo by imaginncharleston

Whether you’re a lifelong Charlestonian longing to embrace your inner tourist or you have a limited amount of time in the Holy City, here are 15+ tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.

Top tours

Coastal Expeditions | Prices vary

Find your adventure by doing a tour via boat, kayak, or stand-up paddle on Shem’s Creek, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, and Bulls Island.

Charleston Harbor Tour | ~$40/person

Step aboard this boat tour of the Charleston Harbor and see over 75 historic landmarks.

Eat and drink

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Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour | $95/person

Try a range of tastings from four local restaurants with a city-certified guide who will bring expert narratives.

Sip n’ Shop Charleston | $50/person

Enjoy wine, margaritas, chips and salsa, a champagne toast, and a shopping adventure visiting local boutiques.

All in on history

Gullah Tours | $25/person

Explore the history and stories of the rich culture made by Black Charlestonians.

Charleston’s Alleys and Hidden Passages | $30/group

On this small group tour you’ll find often overlooked hidden passages throughout downtown Charleston.

Get ghosted

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Charleston Haunted Jail Tour | $37/ person

Explore the Old City Jail where some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th-century pirates, and Civil War prisoners stayed.

The Ghosts of Charleston | $22-$35/person

Do you dare? Enter into the Unitarian Church Graveyard built in 1772.

What did we miss? If you know a tour that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction by dropping us an email.

Explore the Holy City

Asked

If you could design your team city tour, which of the following features would you include?

A. Historic landmarks and iconic buildings
B. Local cuisine tastings
C. Street art and vibrant murals
D. Other

Answer here

Events

Monday, Jan. 22

The Glass Menagerie | Monday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Feb. 4 | 7:30-3 p.m. | James F Dean Theatre, 133 S. Main St., Summerville | $24-$29 |The Flowertown Players present this play by Tennessee Williams.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

Mindful Mixology Cocktail Class | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Rudy Royale, 209 E. Bay St., Charleston | $45 | Attendees will be walked through step-by-step to craft the perfect cocktail using alcohol-free spirits and fresh ingredients.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

POE-etry Critique Group | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion Ave., Sullivans Island | Free | Gather with fellow poets to share and improve your work.
Stretch + Mingle Networking Event | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | StretchLab, 151 Market St., Charleston | Free | Stretch it out with a beginner-friendly seated stretch exercise; then mingle with entrepreneurs from all types of industries.

Calendar events here

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News Notes

Development

Folly Beach Boat Landing has new features, including vehicle-only parking spaces, a walkway that leads to the floating dock system, and two pull-through launch systems for kayaks and canoes. There is also a new seating area with benches to view the Folly River. (WCIV)

Eat

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, located at 10 Hayne St., is celebrating 25 years. This business will host a Cocktail Party on Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. with Hank’s signature dishes, an open bar, and entertainment. Tickets are $100.

Drink

Cannon Distillery will pop-up at Park Circle’s Nippitaty Distillery’s tasting room for a cocktail collaboration until its new location on James Island opens. Patrons can enjoy cocktails, beer, and wine from both establishments. (Charleston City Paper)

Try This

Local radio station Ohm Radio will offer singing telegrams to purchase for Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out your options. (Holy City Sinner)

Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel

Cut down your travel time with TSA PreCheck. | Photo via Pexels

Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list.

The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78.

The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling. Recent data found that 96% of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints.

To apply, find out if you are eligible, then fill out an application and schedule an appointment at a nearby enrollment center. Most people will know if their application has been approved within three to five days.

Psst —grab these airport essentials: a memory foam travel pillow, this smart luggage carry-on set, and an AirFly wireless headphones transmitter.

The Buy

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The perfect sauce to celebrate National Hot Sauce Day today: Sobremesa’s Citrus Habanero Hot Sauce. This small-batch mole and salsa company combined ripe citrus with spicy habanero to make a bright, fiery sauce that tingles the taste buds.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

In case you missed it, this month is National Hot Tea Month. Have you heard about the business For All the Tea in Charleston? It specializes in guided tea tastings and workshops and is located on the Isle of Palms. You can also check it out on a Q+ A episode on Palmetto Life.

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