Port of Charleston Tours and Activities

Cruise Ship Terminal Charleston SC, Shutterstock ID 1327618064, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
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The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $1,853, price is now CA $1,209 per person
CA $1,209
per person
Apr 18 - Apr 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, great accommodations

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hotel Richemont

Hotel Richemont

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $1,757, price is now CA $1,225 per person
CA $1,225
per person
Apr 25 - Apr 28
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Charleston (CHS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
The hotel is new and beautifully appointed. The staff were super friendly and helpful with local recommendations. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $2,154, price is now CA $1,586 per person
CA $1,586
per person
Apr 18 - Apr 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was great! The only thing that wasn't perfect was the tv sucked. It was extremely slow and laggy. But other than that everything was great.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Charleston: Historical City centre Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical City centre Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 429 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $68 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $203 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $190 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $135 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

4/5(94 reviews)

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Charleston Waterfront Park featuring autumn colours, a coastal town and landscape views

Waterfront Park

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
St. Philip\'s Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Philip's Church

Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.

St. Philip's Church
Walking tour around Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's churches, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery featuring a house

Pink House Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Pink House Gallery

Best Lodging Options Near Port of Charleston

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The Ryder Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The Francis Marion Hotel
Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
Emeline
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The Vendue
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4 out of 5
40 Pinckney St Charleston SC
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
130 Market St Charleston SC
The Charleston Place
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St Charleston SC
Planters Inn
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