Welcome to The Holy City
Charlestons Best Local Tours!
Small and Local Independent Tour Companies
Discover Charleston with a passionate network of local tour companies, each committed to delivering unforgettable, authentic experiences that showcase the heart and soul of our city.
Unlike big national chains, we're deeply rooted right here in Charleston—this is our home, our community, and our story to share.
Our guides are seasoned storytellers and historians, bringing Charleston's rich history to life—not just reciting scripts, but sharing real expertise and local passion.
Trust these dedicated local professionals to lead you through Charleston’s storied streets, creating memories that truly stand out from the ordinary.
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History Tours
Plantations
Driving Tours
Custom Experiences
Ghost Tours
Pub Crawls
Real Hauntings of Charleston
Ghost Tours: 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. 7 days a week
History Tours: 10 a.m. Tues. & Thurs.
All tours $35
Discover Charleston
Ghost Tours: 6 p.m., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. 7 days a week
History Tours: 10 a.m. Sat. to Thurs.
Paranormal History and Legend: 4:30 Daily
Haunted Pub Tour: 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun.
City of the Dead
Beauty and Tragedy
Myths and Monsters
Spirits and Spirits
Drayton, Middleton, or Magnolia: Daily
Walking Tours: 10, 12:30, & 3 p.m. Daily
Private Tours: 10, 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3 Daily
Driving Tour: 7 p.m., 8:30 p. m. Tues, Thurs. Sat.
Plantation Tours
Historic Highlights Walking Tour
Historic Private Driving Tours
Original Driving Ghost Tour