Tour Charleston Harbor and experience the best in Charleston sailing, sightseeing and attractions on The Schooner Pride, a classic 84’ tall ship. Take in the Holy City the way it was meant to be seen, from the peaceful waters of Charleston Harbor, as you mingle with dolphins, pelicans and gulls on our two hour sailing tours. Relax and sip wine or another cool beverage as we sail from the Aquarium Wharf and continue sailing past the historic Battery, towards Ft. Johnston and Ft. Sumter. Modeled to resemble the old coastal trading schooners, the Schooner Pride has all the charm and character of the great old days of sail. The Pride is USCG certified for up to 49 passengers. Cost is $34 per adult, $26 per child ages 12 and under for the day sail and $43 per adult, $32 per child ages 12 and under for night sail. A 24 hour advanced registration is required. No cancellations. Call 843.886.2292.

 

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A horse drawn carriage tour of Charleston is a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. During this one hour tour, you will experience 25–30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district. See beautiful and historic houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks and find yourself captivated while learning about buildings, history, architecture, flora and people. Cost is $22 per adult, $14 per child ages 4-12 and complimentary for age 3 or under, if sitting in parent’s lap. Tours are offered daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call 843.886.2292.

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JJoin us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston. This 2½ hour tour will immerse you in the history and culture of the Lowcountry. You will discover how our unique cuisine has evolved over the past 300+ years while sampling delicious specialties from local eateries, markets, bakeries, restaurants and culinary landmarks. Typical tastings include: Stone Ground Grits, Charleston Benne Wafers, Locally Made Gourmet Chocolates, Southern Pralines, Sweet Tea, Collard Greens or Lowcountry Barbeque. Tour is offered Monday-Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. (Farmer’s Market included on Saturdays seasonally.) Cost is $42 per person. Space is very limited and a 24 hour advanced reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

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Come explore the historic Battery with a native Charlestonian guide. Meander through back alleyways and cobblestone streets, and stroll along the prestigious Battery, reveling in the city of Charleston’s amazing beauty and historic traditions. There is something for everyone to enjoy on this popular Charleston historic tour. Some of the highlights will include: Rainbow Row, Antebellum Mansions, Hidden Gardens & Courtyards, Churches & Graveyards, The Old Exchange Building, The Civil War & a visual tour of Fort Sumter and Two Meeting Street Inn. Tour is offered daily from 10 a.m-12 p.m. Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child age 7-12 and complimentary for children age 6 or under. A 24 hour advanced reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

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Climb aboard the 80 ft. Carolina Belle to enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the Holy City. During the scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour, you will see over 75 landmarks and points of interest! While aboard the Carolina Belle, you’ll get close-up views of the Holy City’s most famous and charming sights, including:

- Fort Sumter (one of Charleston’s most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired)

- Confederate and Union Army Forts, Moultrie and Johnson - The USS Yorktown (the famous World War II “Fighting Lady”)

- St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black to avoid being an easy target)

- Stately homes on the Battery (Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance)

- Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (a state of the art span that accommodates some of the largest ships in the world)

Tour is offered daily at 11:30 a.m, 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per adult, $14 per child ages 4-11 and complimentary for ages 3 and under. A 24 hour advanced reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

 

 

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Come explore The Holy City’s streets, cemeteries, back alleyways, and churches with a fully-licensed tour guides on a 90 minute walking tour through the dark edges of Charleston’s Haunted Historic District. You’ll hear fun and chilling stories of Charleston ghosts, haunted houses, voodoo, and Lowcountry superstitions. This is the only Charleston, SC ghost tour that has access to THE DUNGEON! Tour is 90 minutes in duration and is offered Tuesday-Saturday at 7 & 9 p.m. Cost is $18 per adult, $10 per child ages 7-12, and complimentary for ages 6 or under. A 24 hour advanced reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

 

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Join us for a behind the scenes tour of The Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston's most infamous criminals including 19th century pirates, Civil War prisoners and more. The Old City Jail was in operation from 1802 until 1939 and most of the building's original structures remain intact, including the cells and warden's quarters. The Haunted Jail Tour takes you through the cells, hallways and into the places where Charleston's worst criminals lived and died. This is one of the most popular Charleston ghost tours. Tour is 45 minutes in duration and is offered nightly at 7, 8, 9 or 10 p.m. (times subject to change). Cost is $18 per adult, $10 per child ages 7-12 and complimentary for children ages 6 and under. A 24 hour advanced reservation is required.

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You’ll get an exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark. When all of the other walking tours are looking in through the wrought iron fence, you’ll be on the inside. Explore the graveyard’s dark corners, closely inspect the headstones to see what you might learn, and take a moment to step across the graves, if you dare. Learn about the history of Charleston’s graveyards and hear the stories of the famous individuals who found their final resting place in the Holy City. You’ve heard the spooky Charleston ghost stories, now experience them on this up close and personal tour that takes you where others don’t dare go. Tour is 90 minutes in duration and is offered nightly at 7:30 or 9:30 p.m. Cost is $18 per adult, $10 per child ages 7-12 and complimentary for children ages 6 and under. A 24 hour advanced reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

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The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry has nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages. Recommended for ages 3-10. Located in Downtown Charleston approximately 40 minutes from Wild Dunes. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for non-SC residents and $8 for SC residents. Call 843.886.2292.

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The Aquarium is devoted to the understanding and conservation of South Carolina's aquatic habitats. Jutting out into the Charleston Harbor for 2,000 feet is a 93,000-square-foot aquarium featuring a two-story Great Ocean Tank Exhibit. Contained within are some 800 animals, including sharks, sea turtles and stingrays. Located in downtown Charleston, the Aquarium is approximately a 30-minute drive from Wild Dunes Resort. General Admission + 4D Theatre Combo $23 for adults, $18 for children (2-11). 

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Departing from the Isle of Palms Marina, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway to historic Charleston Harbor. Along the way, your guide will entertain you with historic accounts and facts about everything from Native Americans to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to past and current land owners. Your time with your Historian/Naturalist will be spent observing dolphins and discovering other wildlife. Recommended for adults and children 8 and older. Trip is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8 p.m. Cost is $37 per adult and $27 per child, ages 12 or under. A 24 hour reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.

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