Best Cultural & Theme Tours in Charleston

114 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 114 cultural & theme tours in Charleston using 29,039 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr (9.6/10). Prices start at $5 and most cost between $28 and $63. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr

270 reviews · $35 · 2 hrs

Reviewers like: city history, enthusiastic guide, charleston history

Watch for: limited tour

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Charleston Ghost Tour 80 min

369 reviews · $25 · 1 hr 20 min

Reviewers like: local history, informative guide, spooky stories

Watch for: lacking history, fast narration

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (265) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) $35 2 hrs
2 Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (281) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (5) $34 2 hrs
3 Charleston Private Photo Session TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (185) $175 –
4 Charleston History Tour in Small Groups TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (123) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (14) $28 2 hrs
5 Charleston History Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (157) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (113) $45 2 hrs 30 min
6 Charleston Outer Banks Film Locations Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (184) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (12) $250 3 hrs
7 Charleston Haunted History Tour 90 min TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (650) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $35 1 hr 30 min
8 Charleston Hauntings Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (77) $33 1 hr 30 min
9 Charleston Evening Horse and Carriage Tour 38 min TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (69) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (519) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (28) $275 38 min
10 Charleston Ghost and Bar Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (215) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (27) $32 2 hrs

Questions

What is the best cultural & theme tour in Charleston?

Charleston Historic Walking Tour 2 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.6/10) of the 114 cultural & theme tours in Charleston we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 270 reviews.

How much do cultural & theme tours in Charleston cost?

Listed prices start at $5; the median is $35.90, and most cost between $28 and $63. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cultural & theme tours in Charleston?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.

Which cultural & theme tour in Charleston has the most reviews?

Charleston Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour 40 min, with 4,958 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.5/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide