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Charleston Sightseeing Tours & More
Discover Charleston’s Best Tours & Excursions
Channel your free spirit and pair it with Charleston’s stylish charm for an escape you’ll never forget. The Ryder is located at the center of Charleston’s bustling entertainment, attractions, and top-rated tours. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the abundance of stories this lovely city has to tell, than with an excursion in the Holy City.
Take a Walking Tour
Take a step, or a few, into Charleston’s storied history with a walking tour of the city. Unveil the magic of sites like the Four Corners of Law, Rainbow Row, the Battery, and more with the Charleston Strolls Walk With History tour from Bulldog Tours. This tour covers over 300 years of historic details while leading you past notable gardens, churches, Antebellum mansions, and Civil War landmarks. As you turn corners, capture photos, and find yourself inspired by Charleston’s quaint details, you’ll find yourself discovering more than you bargained for.
Have a Scary Good Time With a Ghost Tour
If you’re looking for an evening filled with Charleston’s charm, paired with just the right amount of fright, consider taking a ghost tour through the city. Ghost City Tours guides visitors past Charleston’s most haunted locations, paired with ghost stories to leave you intrigued throughout the night. If you want some more history involved, check out Bulldog Tours’ USS Yorktown Ghost Tour for an exclusive look at a ghostly ship that was manned in World War II.
Explore Charleston With a Boat Tour
There’s nothing like soaking up the sun and keeping cool with the seaside breeze on a boat tour. The Charleston Harbor Tour is a well-loved excursion by locals and tourists alike, guiding travelers past more than 75 classic landmarks aboard the Carolina Belle. If you’re feeling a bit more lavish, take a seat on the Charleston Lady for a private sunset cruise with breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor.
Take a Seat on a Carriage Tour
Experience the famed horse carriage rides in Charleston with Palmetto Carriage Works. Offering both daytime and evening tours, this iconic experience offers an up-close look at Charleston’s most prized sights and historic attractions with a touch of elegance to feel like you’re riding in royalty. As you take a seat on the carriage, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the city’s treasured history and captivating present.
Take a Plantation Tour
When exploring Charleston, you’ll often encounter stories and sights surrounding the many historic plantations present. Adventure Sightseeing has tours of two of Charleston’s most-visited plantations: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Boone Hall Plantation. Both of these locales are a host to beautiful, lush scenery and a cultural significance that makes Charleston what it is today.
Get a Taste of Charleston With a Food Tour
Indulge your senses with the very best of the city’s foodie scene with Charleston Culinary Tours. Choose from downtown dining, farm-to-table experiences, and even a pub tour through the French Quarter. No matter what tour you choose, you’ll be sure to get a taste of classic Southern cuisine, paired with the invigorating buzz of the city’s surroundings.
Sightseeing Like Never Before
From waterfront adventures to discovering gourmet treats, there’s a tour for every occasion and everyone’s liking. Only steps away from Charleston’s most loved attractions, The Ryder is the perfect home base for an unforgettable getaway in the Holy City.
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A cozy American whiskey and beer bar offering an extensive American-driven spirits collection, plus a bocce court, shuffleboard, 80’s arcade games, and more.
Lose yourself among the shelves of this charming used book store. It houses a collection of military history books, and perhaps the world’s best collection of books written in or about Charleston.
Home to the Charleston Symphony.
Ornate playhouse with elegant woodwork & cobblestone courtyard presents dramas, comedies, & musicals.
A mix of circuit and HIIT style workouts geared towards everyday movement. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
An exciting beach in the midst of the beautiful Charleston area, with unique places to eat, play and stay.
Big city sound meets Southern hospitality at the city’s best jazz lounge. Groove to the sounds of local legends, recording artists, notable touring acts, and Grammy winners.
Charleston's 1st Ghost Walk Tour.
Portraits & landscapes dating back to the 1700s, housed in a century-old beaux arts-style building.
HIIT that combines kickboxing and strength training with your favorite DJs, the dynamic lights and visual effects, and the unified pulse of the studio unleashes your true potential. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
University arts center showcasing emerging & established modern artists, films, lectures & more.
A chic space selling top brands like Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Stella McCartney, Masscob, Carven, and Lacy Preen.
Over 300 artisans and merchants make the City Market a must-see. Food, art, jewelry, and so much more from local Lowcountry makers.
An easy choice for authentic Italian that features local ingredients.
Across the inlet from Sullivan’s Island, “IOP” is full of adventure. Grab tacos from Papi’s Taqueria and ramble along the oceanfront, then pop in to the Windjammer for outdoor tunes at the Sunset Stage.
Five unique classes fuse aerobics, strength training, and flexibility to provide the variety women need to DO it all. All classes are 50-minute, total body workouts. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
Well-known park with water views plus a large lawn, walkways & 2 fountains.
A bit further outside of town, this peaceful beach park is actually on a river. Spend a bit of time here and you might just see bottlenose dolphins fishing along the water’s edge.
Founded in 1917 by Mendel Dumas, M. Dumas & Sons has evolved into an iconic men’s specialty retailer in historic downtown Charleston, S.C..
Mercantile and Mash is perfect for elevated bites for when you’re on the go, and for incredible drinks and cocktails to imbibe in the evening.
Authentic Asian cuisine with a southern approach with a menu that focuses on unique ingredients and sophisticated presentations.
Impeccable steak cuts sourced from the Lowcountry and an extensive wine list make Oak Steakhouse the place to go for a really special night out.
A tour with Palmetto Carriage Works takes you through the heart of the city’s historic district to uncover over 300 years of amazing architecture and interesting lore.
24-Hour full-functioning gym with group classes and personal training. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective, total-body barre workout focused on low-impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility, and flexibility for everybody. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
The iconic pastel-colored homes which are incredibly Insta-worthy and have captivating stories.
Shop high-end names like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, and much more.
Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.
Tranquil tidepools and sandbars to spend some sunny downtime.
America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
This former cigar factory is now home to all kinds of high-end shops, unique restaurants, and event spaces.
The Cocktail Club is dedicated to the art of the craft cocktail with an extensive selection of house-made infusions, rare liquors, and farm-to-shaker beverages.
With sweeping scenes of the Charleston waterfront, this is the city’s original rooftop bar. Locals love it here, and we’re sure you will too.
Downtown Charleston's Newest Boutique Hotel. Modern look, laid-back vibes. Welcome to downtown Charleston!
The Wonderer’s health and wellness services are designed to keep you feeling balanced and renewed. Between physical fitness and nutrition, to mind/body workshops and various other education-based offerings, you’ll find a myriad of ways to maintain your own well-being at The Wonderer. Services include group fitness & personal training, lap swimming, spin classes, spa therapies, educational offerings, life & health coaching. See a front desk associate for your complimentary wellness passport during your stay.
This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.