Best Day Trips & Excursions in Charleston

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

We compared 15 day trips & excursions in Charleston using 1,013 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Charleston Lowcountry Sightseeing Tour 5 hr 30 min (9.0/10). Prices start at $20 and most cost between $125 and $445. A typical one lasts 5 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

228 reviews · $149 · 5 hrs 30 min

Reviewers like: wine tasting, angel oak stop, well organized trip

Watch for: limited wine tasting

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Charleston Lowcountry Sightseeing Tour 5 hr 30 min TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (113) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (115) $149 5 hrs 30 min
2 Charleston Lowcountry Tour 6 hr TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (57) $145 6 hrs 30 min
3 Charleston Middleton Place Excursion and Low Country Cuisine 4.5 hr TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (26) $115 4 hrs 30 min
4 Charleston Middleton Place Guided Tour with Lunch 5.5 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $148 5 hrs 30 min
5 Charleston Plantation Tour TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 Viator 4.0★ (1) $975 –
6 Charleston Magnolia Plantation and City Bus Tour 7.5 hr TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (6) $125 7 hrs 30 min
7 Wadmalaw Island Tea Garden Trolley Tour 45 min TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (145) $20 45 min
8 Charleston Magnolia Plantation Day Trip 5.5 hr TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (81) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (2) $110 6 hrs
9 Charleston Magnolia Plantation Tour with Transport TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.6★ (466) – –
10 Charleston Scenic Drive Tour TourTruth score – out of 10 – $445 –

Questions

What is the best day trips & excursion in Charleston?

Charleston Lowcountry Sightseeing Tour 5 hr 30 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.0/10) of the 15 day trips & excursions in Charleston we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 228 reviews.

How much do day trips & excursions in Charleston cost?

Listed prices start at $20; the median is $149, and most cost between $125 and $445. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day trips & excursions in Charleston?

The median listed duration is 5 hrs 30 min.

Which day trips & excursion in Charleston has the most reviews?

Charleston Magnolia Plantation Tour with Transport, with 466 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.9/10.

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